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Celebrities like music legend Sheryl Crow, TV actresses Mayim Bialik and Sarah Michelle Gellar and comedian Aisha Tyler will be there!
So will superstar bloggers from the wonderful BlogHer community — like Alex Regalado of TwiggHowTo.com, Amanda Rettke of I Am Bake and Arnebya Herndon of arnebya.com.
What a chance to network and be inspired!
It all happens Aug. 4 through Aug. 6, 2016 in Los Angeles. Check out other featured events below. To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.
Featured Events, Contests and Awards
Sage Summit 2016
July 25, 2016, Chicago, Illinois
Sage Summit is a one-of-a-kind learning, training, and networking event. Hear from celebrity speakers and dynamic thought leaders. Get hands-on product training and one-on-one mentoring. Then rock out to The Killers! Hear from keynote speaker Sir Richard Branson, a man who has created a magnetic brand umbrella that powers the success of his many businesses with a thoughtful mix of adventure, philanthropy, irreverence and entrepreneurship. In a passion-filled keynote address he joins Sage CEO Stephen Kelly, another serial entrepreneur and champion of small businesses everywhere.
#BlogHer16 Conference
August 4, 2016, Los Angeles, California
Join an exhilarating mix of content creators, social media stars, entrepreneurs, top brands, activists and fans at #BlogHer16! You’ll experience inspiring keynotes, up-to-the-minute educational tracks, and of course, fabulous opportunities to network with YOUR community!
Small Business Market Expo & Job Fair
August 27, 2016, Atlanta, Georgia
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, business coaches, and franchises.
#SBMExpo
Discount Code
VIP (25% off)
Content Marketing World 2016
September 6, 2016, Cleveland, Ohio
Content Marketing World is the one event where you can learn and network with the best and the brightest in the content marketing industry. You will leave with all the materials you need to take a content marketing strategy back to your team – and – to implement a content marketing plan that will grow your business and inspire your audience.
TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2016
September 12, 2016, San Francisco, California
TechCrunch Disrupt is the world’s leading authority in debuting revolutionary startups, introducing game-changing technologies and discussing what’s top of mind for the tech industry’s key innovators. Disrupt gathers the best and brightest entrepreneurs, investors, hackers, and tech fans for on-stage interviews, the Startup Battlefield competition, a 24-hour Hackathon, Startup Alley, Hardware Alley, and After Parties.
MozCon
September 12, 2016, Seattle, Washington
Three days of forward-thinking, actionable sessions in SEO, social media, community building, content marketing, brand development, CRO, the mobile landscape, analytics, and more. MozCon speakers share next-level advice on everything from building a loyal community to making data-driven decisions in your marketing.
Lean Startup Conference
October 31, 2016, San Francisco, California
A gathering of thousands of thought leaders at Pier 27 for a week of keynote talks, interactive workshops, speed mentoring, industry dinners, bootcamps, and startup tours at the scenic edge of San Francisco. The conference unites intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs from government agencies, international conglomerates, boot-strapped startups, and civic organizations in their mission to create radical change in their industries.
More Events
- Get Motivated! Syracuse
July 5, 2016, Syracuse, New York - The Third International Conference on Digital Information Processing, Data Mining, and Wireless Communications (DIPDMWC2016)
July 6, 2016, Moscow, Russia - The Third International Conference on Digital Information Processing, Data Mining, and Wireless Communications (DIPDMWC2016)
July 6, 2016, Moscow, Russia - HOW TO START YOUR ONLINE MARKETING BUSINESS IN 2016 – CHICAGO
July 6, 2016, Chicago, Illinois - Get Motivated! Rochester
July 7, 2016, Rochester, New York - Ketogains Seminar
July 8, 2016, Atlanta, Georgia - Enterprise Mobility Exchange, US
July 11, 2016, Atlanta, Georgia - Digital Marketing 2016: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange
July 11, 2016, Asheville, North Carolina - ASI Show Chicago
July 12, 2016, Chicago, Illinois - Staying Visible When You’re Virtual
July 12, 2016, Online - FX Week USA
July 12, 2016, New York, New York - DCC Power Networking with Ron Magill
July 12, 2016, Miami , Florida - NAFE San Antonio Luncheon Event
July 13, 2016, San Antonio, Texas - HispanaPreneur™ Women’s Wine Tasting & Networking Wednesday
July 13, 2016, Miami, Florida - NAFE SA Lunch Event
July 13, 2016, San Antonio, Texas - BizBash Live: The Expo, Los Angeles
July 13, 2016, Los Angeles, California - A World Awash in Data: Decisions, Risks and Opportunities
July 14, 2016, Menlo Park, California - How to Create a Website Fast and Easy WordPress Website Training
July 16, 2016, Miami, Florida - Get Motivated! Wilkes-Barre
July 19, 2016, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania - NYC Business & Entrepreneur Networking Mixer
July 19, 2016, Online
More Contests
- Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Pitch Room Competition
July 25, 2016, San Diego, California - The Ultimate Small Business Leadership Conference
September 23, 2016, San Diego, California - 15th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
October 25, 2016, Chicago, Illinois
This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.
Mayim Bialik Photo via Shutterstock
Aira Bongco
It would be interesting to meet lots of women bloggers especially the celebrity bloggers.