While it seems hardly anytime at all since we held the inaugural Interesting South conference, we are already well into planning the next event …
So, I want you to do TWO things:
1. Come join our Facebook group
2. Mark MAY 12 in your diary!
AND if you feel you would like to contribute to the event as a speaker, check out the Facebook page, download the speakers nomination form (see below) and send it through to me! Looking forward to it!
While I have categorised this under "conferences", it is probably closer to a non-stop series of coffee mornings with alcohol and exotic locations thrown into the mix.
If you have NOT registered as yet and you WOULD like to come and hang out with 50+ marketing bloggers, then you only have a few days left to REGISTER. That’s right, registrations close on February 15.
It is not often that a QUALITY, free conference comes along. But the gang at MarketingProfs have put together a fantastic line-up of marketing professionals for your interactive pleasure. That’s right, it is a B2B 2.0 marketing expo — the location? Wherever you are.
Running for the day on March 5, 2008, the conference will feature a keynote address from David Meerman Scott, discussion panels on social media, research, email marketing and one of my favourite topics, measurement.
It is all FREE. All you need to do is REGISTER.
Next month, Sydney plays host to the Enterprise 2.0 Executive Forum. Hosted by Ross Dawson’s Future Exploration Network, the conference should be a festival of ideas and case studies of what works and what is on the cards in the rundown mishmash of social media and large scale business. There are a wealth of good speakers lining up, and the venue, Luna Park, captures the beauty of Sydney for all our overseas guests. For those of you who are wondering how social media / web 2.0 will play out in the enterprise or in government, this one day conference (February 19, 2008) could well be the best $500 you ever spend.
The folks at Precinct have done a great job of editing together the videos from InterestingSouth and they are now available for your viewing pleasure, courtesy of pureprofile.
I am particularly excited to be able to see Katie Chatfield’s presentation which was unable to be shown on the night. I am also keen to see the following presentations which I missed while collecting tickets at the front door:
You can also see my presentation on what happens when the world view of a four-year-old meets the Cluetrain Manifesto. Don’t forget to catch the fascinating Dr Adrienne Whithall’s presentation on happiness.
In fact, ALL the presentations were fantastic … take an hour or so and fill your mind to the brim. You’ll be all the better for it.
The InterestingSouth conference last week was a great success. It was a fantastic mishmash of people and ideas … and even a few presentations.
Gregg and I greeted the audience as they arrived at Bondi Pavillion, checking off their names and providing them with a random book, a conference program and a pen. It was interesting to see the reactions to the books (and there was a wide and eclectic variety available — I wonder if Emily has anything left in her library) and the openness of the participants. The sponsor helped put everyone in the mood, with books from Remo, juices and smoothies from Nudie, water from Another Bloody Water, refreshments from Smirnoff, Cheese, delicious cheese from McIntosh and Bowman and ethical chocolate from Cocolo.
All up we had about 17 presentations — but the night itself seemed to fly by. And while the presentation descriptions sounded "interesting", they were even moreso in the flesh. Unfortunately I missed a couple of the early presentations, trying to corral the late comers over by the top of the stairs — but I did try and keep a Twitter-stream going through the night. I will use this, over the next few days, to put down some thoughts on each of the fantastic presentations — but Matt Moore also has already covered some of these — though not his own on zombies. And you can see Juan’s on his blog. There is also a great Flickr stream by Piers over here.
Finally, more thanks to the sponsors — the team from The Precinct helped out on the production side and Pure Profile will be hosting the videos and other materials very soon. Thanks also go to The Design Conspiracy and Digital Wranglers. And Lauren not only helped fold programs, she was the onstage tea hostess, she designed and organised the stage set AND presented FIRST.
Oh, and if you want to take a look at my presentation … here it is on Slideshare. Three minutes of joy.
Well, the speaking topics are set, the organisation is in place and now we are just waiting for the people. That’s right, this Thursday, November 22, 2007, from 6:00pm – 9:30pm, Bondi Pavilion Theatre will be hosting an unusual collection of speakers for InterestingSouth.
Emily from the Open Intelligence Agency has succeeded in attracting a variety of thought provoking, challenging and even humorous presenters covering topics that span the field of human endeavour.
While I think ALL of these will be excellent … I am hoping to finally address a particular skill gap that has plagued me for years — and will be paying special attention during "How To Not Feel Like A Twat When Looking at Modern Art".
Oh, and if you want to come, please get your tickets ASAP … there are only about 20 spots left.
In case you have not heard, the Forrester Consumer Forum is going great guns. Rather than replicate all the links, check out Jeremiah Owyang’s summaries (there are also some great videos of the keynotes):
And, if you are quick, you can check out the live feed from Critical Mass’ Always In Beta site.
Emily is a dynamo. No sooner has she sent out a few emails, written a post … and next thing you know, the InterestingSouth website is live and happening. Of course, we are still looking for speakers … interested?
Interested, but don’t know what to talk about for 3 or 10 minutes? Take a look at this video from Jeffre Jackson. You have until October 25, 2007 to submit your topic.
With thanks to Diana for the movie.
