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"Every week, Mashable puts together a calendar of upcoming social media and web events, parties and conferences.\nHere are some tips on how to network, share your information and promote your event using social media:\n\nThe Future of Event Planning and Social Media\nHOW TO: Plan and Promote Events with Social Media\n35+ Ways to Find and Plan Events Online\n8 Ways to Create Paperless Business Cards\n5 Useful iPhone Apps for Business Networking\n\nMashable's Weekly Social Media and Marketing Event Guide is proudly supported by Eventbrite, the Web's Event Marketplace.\n\n \n \n \n\nJune 3-4, 2011, Victoria, BC, Canada: Last year's event was the largest social media event in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. This year's Social Media Camp will feature more time, more sessions, more speakers, more exhibitors and more sunshine! This year's keynote speakers are the critically acclaimed authors of \"The Now Revolution\", Jay Baer and Amber Naslund. Whether you are an avid Facebook user, interested in learning about Twitter, or you\u2019re trying to grow your business by leveraging social media tools \u2013 there is something for everyone at this event! Register and use the promo code MASHABLE to save $50!\n\nJune 5-9, 2011, San Francisco, CA: The 2011 Semantic Technology Conference (SemTech) is the world\u2019s largest educational conference for the community of executives, technologists, researchers, investors and customers who are involved with semantic technologies. The SemTech conference draws together more than 1,000 forward-thinking technology and business leaders from around the world, representing the entire marketplace of vendors, developers, researchers, start-ups, investors and customers. SemTech 2011 features five days of presentations, panels, tutorials, announcements, new company/product launches, and conversations.  It's a place for new learning, professional networking, and business development. For details and registration, visit the site.  Register and use the promo code MASH to save 15%.!\n\nJune 6-8, 2011, Boston, MA: The Art &amp; Science of Integrating Traditional &amp; Social Media Marketing - Measure Up, is the world\u2019s most comprehensive cross-dimensional view of marketing measurement best practices. With a focus on return on investment (ROI) as it relates to the integration of traditional, online and mobile activities; specifically, social media, this event explores analytics across the entire marketing mix and incorporates those results into marketing strategies and tactics to drive higher revenue, profit and brand share. Register and use the promo code XU2308MASH and save 10%!\n\nJune 6, 2011, New York, NY: It's time to make plans for Realtime NY 11, a full-day immersion entirely about business on the mobile, social and realtime web. Learn how innovative executives from brands like McDonald's, PepsiCo, Delta, Citibank, IBM, and the NHL are using realtime tools to listen and respond to customers, create new opportunities and build bottom-line value. Realtime, mobile and social technologies fundamentally change how consumers and businesses interact. At The Realtime Conference you'll see real case studies about real brands and meet the social media business pioneers who are driving real value. 10 hours of hardcore learning and networking. Plus wi-fi, power, breakfast, lunch and cocktails. Register with the promo code MASHABLE to save 20%\n\nJune 6-7,2011, New York, NY: Federated Media presents The Conversational Marketing Summit: Leading agencies, marketers, platforms and entrepreneurs come together for our industry's most rigorous and thought-provoking annual 2-day gathering, the Conversational Marketing Summit, to benefit from a discussion about what we\u2019ve learned so far and get a jump on what the future has to offer. We aim to bridge the innovations of the internet with the practice of marketing.\u00A0 Please\u00A0join us!\u00A0 More information and registration details at\u00A0http://www.federatedmedia.net/events - Register with promo code CmMash to save 15%!\n\nJune 7-8, 2011, Munich, Germany: a4uexpo Europe is the largest pan European Affiliate and Performance Marketing Conference. With over 1000 delegates, a diverse conference programme, a focus on quality, knowledge transfer and unparalleled networking opportunities with delegates and key industry figures from around the world, a4uexpo Europe is a must attend educational and networking event. Whether a new or established affiliate, agency, entrepreneur, search specialist, merchant or network \u2013 a4uexpo is the conference for those serious about making an impact in Affiliate and Performance Marketing. Register with the promo code MASHABLE25 and save \u20AC25 on a full conference pass for a4uexpo Europe.\n\nJune 7-8, 2011, Seattle, WA: Join the most accomplished search marketers in the world \u2013 Search Marketing Expo \u2013 SMX Advanced Seattle. Check out the full agenda, featuring two days of experts-only sessions, keynotes and the highest-level networking anywhere. Don\u2019t wait \u2013 SMX Advanced has sold out 4 years running. Register with partner code smx100mashable and you\u2019ll save $100 and secure your spot.\n\nJune 8, 2011, Singapore: With the phenomenal growth of apps worldwide, Asia is the next big market to watch out for. Planet of the Apps Asia is the leading event dedicated to mobile applications in Asia. The two day conference plus a dedicated masterclass day brings together the mobile application ecosystem in one location. The event will shine on a light on the latest innovations and showcase the latest solutions in the world of mobile applications. Be part of this definitive event and network with professionals from all around the globe.\n\n\nJune 14, 2011, London, UK: 20 social media experts will be speaking at the Social Media Results Conference \u2013 From Engagement To ROI. Procter &amp; Gamble, Barclaycard, Nokia, Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, MTV Networks UK &amp; Ireland, Mothercare, Lonely Planet, American Airlines, Kodak Ltd, Comic Relief, Vue Entertainment, Cisco Europe, Phones 4u Limited and many more will be discussing their real-world, actionable social media insights on how to drive the customer journey with consistently genuine interaction and fully integrated, targeted social media campaigns. Click here to download/view the conference program.\n\n\nJune 15-18, 2011, Nairobi, Kenya: The spotlight in AfriTech Kenya 2011 will be on \u201CBrand building using a digital platform\u201D.  It's projected to be the largest gathering of digital media gurus and industry shapers in the African continent. The conference will be held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) on June 15-18, 2011.  Outstanding business luminaries, philanthropists, government decision-makers and investors will be participating during this four day historic summit. For more information and to register, please visit afri-tech.com.\n\n\nJune 15-16, 2011, New York, NY: \"Exploring the State of NOW\" - The 140 Characters Conference: New York City (#140conf) will be taking place June 15-16, 2011 at the 92nd Street Y, where we will continue to explore the effects of the real-time web on both business and on people. This event is expected to be the largest worldwide gathering of people interested in the effects of the real-time Internet on both business and \u201Cwe\u201D the people. #140conf exposes you to the power the Internet has to disrupt businesses, change lives and create serendipity. You will leave with a fresh outlook on how the real time web can be used in your business or personal life to actually do something meaningful. Register TODAY and take advantage of the \u201CEarly Bird\u201D prices.\n\n\nJune 16, 2011, London, UK: The Augmented Reality Summit is designed to explore this new dynamic reality and provide delegates with the perfect opportunity to uncover Augmented Reality in full and explore the opportunity\u2019s AR brings any brand or company. The AR Summit is positioned at the forefront of this exciting continually developing new industry. Whether you are a Brand, Advertiser or Agency, Technology provider or Developer looking to meet key industry figures, keep up with the latest developments, technology\u2019s &amp; tools or simply to network with other from the world of AR - Register and use the promo code ARMASH to save 25%!\n\nJune 20-21, New York, NY: At the new ALL FOR ONE Marketing Show presented by DM Days, you\u2019ll learn how Domino\u2019s, FreshDirect, Grey New York and other top companies maximize ROI by leveraging customer insight and data to successfully integrate marketing channels.  You\u2019ll walk away with concrete examples of successful campaigns from marketing experts and thought leaders.  Register with the promo code DM730 and save $200!\n\nJune 20, 2011, New York, NY: Games for Change is the leading global advocate for supporting and making games for social impact. The Games for Change Festival is the largest gaming event in New York City and the only international event uniting \u201Cgames for change\u201D creators, the public, civil society, academia, the gaming industry and media. Register before April 15th and save 30%!\n\n\nJune 21-22, 2011, New York, NY: The Second Annual Corporate Social Media Summit is \u2018the\u2019 event for big business using social media. This year we have speakers from Dell, Best Buy, Kodak, Coca-Cola, Southwest Airlines and many more. They will share best practice to help your company leverage the power of social media for better marketing, customer engagement and enhance profitability. The conference is designed for corporates like you - and our agenda is based on three months of research with your peers. Download a brochure here for all the info you need. Register and use the promo code MASH11 to save 10%.\n\nJune 21-22, 2011, Los Angeles, CA: Digital Content Monitization West 2011 is a unique opportunity to find out how to drive revenue and profitability from different content and formats across a wide variety of channels. 60+ senior level speakers from will help you sort out the best short and medium term strategies for delivering revenue through digital content. With its focus on west coast industries, you'll dig deep into how the film, music and games sectors are driving new sources of revenue. Plus the publishing, sports, TV and news sectors will provide detailed information about how to monetize rich media content. Register online at dcm-west.com and use the promo code DCM MASH for early booking discounts.\n\nJune 23\u00A0- 24, 2011, Chicago, IL:\u00A0 SOCIAL CUSTOMER 2011 is a high-level executive summit that focuses on using smart social CRM programs to improve customer loyalty, enhance brand experience and increase revenue. Hear from game-changing organizations such as Chicago Bulls, Verizon, PepsiCo, Dell, Bloomberg, Rosetta Stone, H&amp;R Block, Godiva, Dominos Pizza and more! Also hear our keynote presentation by Becky Carroll, Social Media Correspondent, NBC 7 / SAN DIEGO, Author, THE HIDDEN POWER OF YOUR CUSTOMERS. Organizations must embrace today\u2019s empowered customers, so if you are a business leader who is looking to deliver world-class experience via social networks, this event is the #1 place to be. Join the conversation and register today (Save $200 with the promo code SYX243).\n\nJune 27-29, 2011, Las Vegas, NV: The Future of Web Apps (FOWA) is coming to Vegas. After successfully running shows in Miami and London, the conference hits Vegas for the first time in June. A conference for web developers and entrepreneurs, there are 3 days of jam packed web fun including a day of workshops and 2 conference days of two tracks. As well as App Clinics and Expo Area, you can learn and network with people who have passion for the web! Register with the code FOWA_MASHABLE and receive 10% off our 2 day conference passes.\n\nJune 28-29, 2011, San Francisco, CA: Produced by AllFacebook,\u00A0AF Expo is your how-to guide for Facebook marketing and development. This two-day event is your inside look at Facebook innovations and technology issues jointly impacting marketers and social developers. Packed with case studies and real-world perspectives, AF Expo offers attendees a sneak peek at the latest Facebook data, demographics and design issues. Our experts include Tamara Mendelsohn (Director of Marketing, Eventbrite), Joseph Adolf (Manager, Digital Marketing, JetBlue Airways), Mark Rose (VP Product, Visa), Clara Shih (author, The Facebook Era), and many more.\u00A0Register\u00A0with promo code\u00A0MASH\u00A0to save 15\n\n\nJuly 14-16, 2011, Dallas, TX: The Big Design Conference is an intense day of learning within the scope of Strategy, Social Media, User Experience, Gaming, Mobile, Usability, Design, and Code Development. Experts from across the country will gather to present theories, research, experiences, and best practices to students, professionals, and executives looking to stay on the bleeding edge. Experts include Beverly Robertson (President, National Civil Rights Museum), Russ Unger (Director of UX, Happy Cog), Jeremy Johnson (Director of UX, Game Stop), Brian Sullivan (Usability Principal, Sabre), Joshua Clark (author of Tapworthy), Jared Spool (Founder, User Interface Engineering), and many more. Mashable readers receive 20% off conference registration by using the code MASHABLE during the checkout process.\n\nJuly 27-29, 2011, San Francisco, CA:  Join us at the premiere of ePharma Summit West, the sister event to The ePharma Summit, the largest, longest running and most respected digital marketing event for the Life Sciences Industry. Network and join the conversation with hundreds of fellow thought leaders from top Pharma, Biotech, Device and Health Science companies. Register as a Mashable reader with the promo code XP1656MASH and save 10%.\n\nAugust 1-3, 2011, San Antonio, TX: The eduWeb Conference is the event for you to meet, share, explore, and learn from your higher education peers on topics including mobile apps, branding, web site analytics, social media strategic planning, and web development. eduWeb offers four tracks: marketing communications; design and development; social media; and information architecture. Register with the promo code 11Mash and save $50!\n\nSeptember 6-8, 2011, Cleveland, OH: At Content Marketing World, you\u2019ll learn how to transform your marketing department into a storytelling factory, engaging your prospects and customers in all the right channels with the right messages\u2013 including social, mobile, email, online and even print and in-person strategies. Through 24+ breakout sessions and amazing keynotes led by worldwide experts, you\u2019ll get the tools you need to be a successful content marketer. Plus, you\u2019ll experience the best of what Cleveland has to offer, starting with our opening night reception at the infamous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Register and use the promo code mash to receive $100 off the current price of a ticket.\n\nSeptember 11-14, 2011, Denver, CO: Come join the best and brightest of the iOS development community at 360|iDev, the first iOS developer event to be held by the developer community! Speakers include many leading community members, and app store success stories. With over 40 sessions, including hands-on training the sunday before the conference, 360|iDev offers more content than any other iOS developer event in the world. Register and use the promo code iosmash to save 20% of the ticket price.\n\nSeptember 12-13, 2011, Renaissance Glendale, Phoenix, AZ: The third Social Media Optimization Summit event, presented by Multifamilypro, brings together small to mid-sized business owners with an interest in putting social media to work successfully within their organizations in ways that are proven to generate results. The event offers two full days of intensive, hands-on workshops from the intermediate to advanced level, led by top social media experts. The unique \u201CSee it. Hear it. Do it.\u201D approach allows attendees to learn by doing, and begin immediately applying newly-acquired skills and knowledge while the event is underway. See what others are saying about the event and register now at optimizationsummits.com and use discount code Mashable to save $100!\n\n\nSeptember 20, 2011, Chicago, IL: Federated Media presents Signal Chicago: The Marketing in Real Time Conversation. We will\u00A0be focusing on the theme of \"Marketing in Real Time.\" From \"real time bidding\" on new demand-side and exchange platforms to \"real time messaging\" of location-based services, marketing has time-shifted into the present tense. A new suite of tools and services have evolved which enable the marketer to have conversations with customers in real time, creating both challenges and opportunities.Please\u00A0join us!\u00A0 More information and registration details at\u00A0http://www.federatedmedia.net/events - Register with promo code SIGMash to save 15%\n\nSept 21-22, 2011, London, UK: ad:tech London is the UK's essential free to attend event for professionals seeking to stay ahead of the latest interactive media, advertising and marketing trends. The event unites advertisers, media owners and agencies to harness the power of digital and deliver real marketing ROI. Alongside the exhibition, there is also a conference featuring 100+ international speakers for serious digital innovators and marketers. Mashable readers can take 20% off their conference ticket price. Register online now with the promo code MASH11 at www.ad-techlondon.co.uk.\n\n\nSeptember 26-29, 2011, Kaua'i, HI: Search and Social Hawaii is an elite conference unlike any other that will provide you with the strategies and complete know how to thrive in this ever changing environment. Each day begins with morning sessions around the hottest topics. With Keynote Bruce Clay of Bruce Clay, Inc. and speakers from corporations such as Real Networks, Network Solutions, AT&amp;T, Microsoft Bing and Logitech. Afternoons are spent in a relaxed environment including planned activities in which individual attendees can get to know speakers and each other on a more personal level continuing the discussion and building long lasting relationships. Register and use the promo code SSWootMash to save 10%.\n\nSeptember 29-October 1, 2011, Atlanta, GA: As pet owners, bloggers, consumer brands and those connected to the industry \u2013 including veterinarians \u2013 continue to build upon social media &amp; marketing, pet social media education &amp; networking is an extremely important aspect to mobilizing efforts and to address the challenges faced by pet owners. Whether you use YouTube, Twitter, Dog/Catbook or online forums to gather &amp; share information about pets, it\u2019s increasingly important for this community to have a face-to-face forum.  Established in 2009, the BarkWorld Conference &amp; Expo is the only pet social media conference covering ALL facets of social media &amp; pet education. Our 2011 annual conference will focus on many topics, including: how to take great photos your pet &amp; use it online, how to build/design a blog &amp; monetize, mobile applications, metrics/SEO, pet food demonstrations, promoting your pet/business via social media and using online forums.  Join us for this 2 \u00BD day conference.  You\u2019ll be amazed with the information you\u2019ll walk away with and the new connections you\u2019ll make; your well-trained, leashed, pet is welcome. Register with the promo code MASH2011 to receive a 25% discount.\n\nOctober 1-6, Boston, MA: At DMA2011, you \u2013 and 10,000 marketing peers from around the world \u2013 will find everything you need to develop and execute the real-time integrated marketing campaigns that drive measurable bottomline results for your brand. Listen to 300+ marketing experts and gurus talk about social, mobile, mail, search, data, attribution, and more. Plus, you\u2019ll find hundreds of technologies in the Exhibit Hall, the only one of its kind in the world! Register now with the promo code AN504 and SAVE $250!\n\nOctober 5-6, 2011, Seattle, WA: The first annual Seattle Interactive Conference is a two-day event celebrating the convergence of online technology, creativity, and emerging trends in one of the world's most innovative cities. SIC brings together entrepreneurs, developers and online business professionals from throughout the U.S. and beyond for a powerful combination of in-depth presentations, networking opportunities, and uniquely Seattle social events. Attendees have the rare opportunity to explore disruptive technologies and business models with visionary thinkers and peers in areas ranging from online commerce and social media to gaming, interactive advertising, entertainment, and much more.\n\n\nOctober 9-11, 2011, Scottsdale, AZ: Join 200 of your advertising and PR agency friends at BOLO 2011. This event champions the marketing stalwarts, showing you how to leverage today's digital marketing trends and technologies for economic advantage. Hear from industry thought leaders such as Scott Stratton, President of UnMarketing, and Jay Baer, author of The Now Revolution. From analytics and targeting to social media and agency management, the topics are cutting-edge and chosen to help your agency stay ahead of the curve in digital. Register now with the promo code MASHABLE for 10% off.\n\nOctober 17-18, 2011, New York, NY: Pivot is the only conference focused purely on how major brands, agencies, marketers and content creators can succeed by understanding, accessing and influencing the emerging Social Consumer. Hosted by Brian Solis, a noted social marketing consultant to major brands worldwide and author of Engage, the self-help handbook for winning the new marketing game, Pivot delivers two full days of unique content and experiences that illuminate the altered marketing landscape, delivered by transformational thinkers, technologists, entrepreneurs and entertainers. Register with the promo code MASH20 and save 20%!\n\nOctober 26-27, 2011, Sofia, Bulgaria: The only digital industry event for Central and Eastern Europe and one of industry's premier events in Europe. At the Webit Expo &amp; Conference, more than 6000 people from the CE Europe' digital ecosystem gather together. Amazing line up of world renowned international and local speakers in the conference programme and some of the top service and technology providers among the exhibitors. Webit Conference programme includes The Main Stage (inspiring keynotes from the leading digital companies in the world), Webit Dev Camp (where platform owners meet the developers of CEE), eGov Summit (regional government officials and world CEOs in discussion on e-gov, e-health, etc), The Creative Lounge (the world's creative minds gathered together). Register with the promo code WEBMASH and save 10%!\n\nNovember 3-5, 2011, Los Angeles, CA: BlogWorld &amp; New Media is the first and only industry-wide conference, tradeshow and media event dedicated to blogging, podcasting, social media, social networking, online video, music, Internet TV and radio. BlogWorld conference attendees enjoy more than 120 cutting-edge educational sessions presented by industry leaders, while New Media Expo provides the only industry-wide new media marketplace for networking, online business and marketing resources. Social Media Business Summit, exclusive to BlogWorld, is the world\u2019s largest social media business conference where business owners, marketing executives and global brands learn strategies, tools and technologies to grow their businesses with social media. Register at blogworldexpo.com with the promo code MASH20 to save 20% off the ticket price!\n\nNovember 16-18, 2011, Las Vegas, NV: The WOMMA Summit is the only word of mouth marketing conference where research and measurement integrate with online social media and offline conversations. The Summit is a year-end review of BEST and NEXT practices in word or mouth and social media marketing in addition to future trends. WOMMA Summit showcases through leadership from some of the innovative and forward thinking.  Go to www.womma.org to learn more about the event and use code WOMMASummitMASH when registering for the event.\n\nThe Mashable Weekly Social Media and Marketing Event Guide is proudly supported by Eventbrite, the Web's Event Marketplace.\nEventbrite is an online events marketplace where tens of thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations of all sizes manage, promote and sell tickets to their events.  Make your event a success on Eventbrite."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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