First impressions on expanding your network
The network of people that I talk to, or work with, has been growing like crazy. If you present yourself the right way, it's easy to find people you want to start a conversation with. The tools just help you self promote your image. The interesting part is when you meet your peers face-to-face at a meet-up or a conference.
It's great to meet a podcaster you have been listening to. Or a company that you have been following. Or a designer's art you really love. Majority of the time, they are totally different that I expected. So, this year I look forward to doing it up with two huge conferences that I have never been to. If you are into web development, design or social media, come and join me. If you are going to be at either, post a comment below or Twitter me.
This could be the best event of 2008. Not because it is in my backyard of South Florida. The speakers line-up and the small crowds make this a must see conference. Not to mention the ridiculous parties on South Beach. This will be new ground for South Florida when Carson Systems brings the following speakers to Miami: Kevin Rose - Digg, Cal Henderson - Flickr, Erick Schonfeld - TechCrunch, Kevin Marks - Google, Leah Culver - Pownce, Blaine Cook - Twitter and so much more.
I have never been to a SXSW, but I have high expectations. Will it live up to the hype? SXSW Interactive The SXSW Interactive Festival features five days of exciting panel content and amazing parties. Attracting digital creatives as well as visionary technology entrepreneurs, the event celebrates the best minds and the brightest personalities of emerging technology. Whether you are a hard-core geek, a dedicated content creator, a new media entrepreneur, or just someone who likes being around an extremely creative community, SXSW Interactive is for you!
Let me know - and lets meet up.
It's great to meet a podcaster you have been listening to. Or a company that you have been following. Or a designer's art you really love. Majority of the time, they are totally different that I expected. So, this year I look forward to doing it up with two huge conferences that I have never been to. If you are into web development, design or social media, come and join me. If you are going to be at either, post a comment below or Twitter me.
Future of Web Apps - Miami, Fl.
February 28, 2008 - March 1, 2008This could be the best event of 2008. Not because it is in my backyard of South Florida. The speakers line-up and the small crowds make this a must see conference. Not to mention the ridiculous parties on South Beach. This will be new ground for South Florida when Carson Systems brings the following speakers to Miami: Kevin Rose - Digg, Cal Henderson - Flickr, Erick Schonfeld - TechCrunch, Kevin Marks - Google, Leah Culver - Pownce, Blaine Cook - Twitter and so much more.SXSW Interactive - Austin, Tx.
March 7-11, 2008I have never been to a SXSW, but I have high expectations. Will it live up to the hype? SXSW Interactive The SXSW Interactive Festival features five days of exciting panel content and amazing parties. Attracting digital creatives as well as visionary technology entrepreneurs, the event celebrates the best minds and the brightest personalities of emerging technology. Whether you are a hard-core geek, a dedicated content creator, a new media entrepreneur, or just someone who likes being around an extremely creative community, SXSW Interactive is for you!Are there other conference worth going to this year?
Let me know - and lets meet up.
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3 Comments:
Alex, I'm a first timer for SXSW Interactive as well and would love to meet over a coffee.
Def, Looking forward to meeting up. Are you using any of the sites to track the events like http://sxsw.ning.com/
No! didn't know about that ning site. Thanks for the tip! I'll go sign up now.
I am thinking about doing an SXSW post with info and links and a way to get connected to some folks before the event.
I will send you a private message shortly, with my contact info so we can meet for a coffee and have a chance to talk shop and show each other our work.
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