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13 Signs That You're At a Tech Conference | Almost Savvy

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While I truly love the energy and content at tech conferences, I’m struck (and, at moments, slightly entertained) by the differences in style and etiquette between the entrepreneurial tech events and those with a? Sadly, this is a commentary on the male/female ratio at these events. more traditional, corporate bent.

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LeWeb Bingo!

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While the actual conference will take place over the next two days, there are many pre-conference parties and activities today.? One peek at the agenda and it is easy to see that the conference is packed full of meaty content. One peek at the agenda and it is easy to see that the conference is packed full of meaty content.

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Yet Another SXSW Post (And, No, I Don't Know If You Should Go Next.

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The focus of each event is different, with the music and film events having been around longer than the interactive one. I’d guess that this unusual evolution has led to a tech event which is more like a festival than a pure conference. It’s just an event; it’s not the devil and it’s not Mecca.

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Blogging for Tickets. Am I Selling Out?

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I was just offered a ticket to an event I really wanted to attend. To receive the free ticket, the caveat was that I would need to publish a post promoting the event – right now. Instead, I suggested that I blog about key learnings from the conference which I felt would benefit my readers and community.

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Guess Who's An Official Blogger for LeWeb 09!

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That is exactly how I felt when I first received the email that began, “I’m happy to let you know that you are one of the lucky (and talented) bloggers who are receiving an accreditation to attend the conference LeWeb ’09 in Paris, December 9-10th, as Official Bloggers.&# What is LeWeb?

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What Would You Ask a Blogger?

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My other goal is to be your representative at the conference. BlogWorld has a jam-packed schedule of conference sessions, networking, and socializing, but I will do my best to get you some feedback and advice in response to your questions. I’ll be taking my video camera with me and hope to interview some of the bloggers I meet.

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LinkedIn Tip - “Hey, Baby. What's Your URL?”

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Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 30, 2008 | 9 responses You meet someone at a conference or a networking event and want to stay in touch. What’s Your URL?&# You exchange business cards and decide to connect on LinkedIn.? She asks for the link to your profile on LinkedIn so she can send you an invitation to connect.

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