Monday will mark the beginning of Social Media Week 2010. “Social Media Week conferences take place simultaneously in multiple cities around the world. The aim of each event is to advance the use and understanding of social media in the corporate, public and non-profit sectors.
The second annual conference will take place between February 1st – 5th, 2010 simultaneously in New York City, Berlin, London, San Francisco, Toronto and São Paulo. The five day conference will explore the profound impact that social media has on culture, business communications and society at large.” – socialmediaweek.org
Atlanta, GA is not listed among the host cities, though some would like to see this change in the future. Some of the most active and profound individuals in the social media space call Georgia home. One of Atlanta’s own, and a respected social media pioneer himself, is Bert Dumars.
Bert is VP of E-Business and Interactive Marketing/Social Media Explorer at Newell Rubbermaid, and he’s taken the initiative to gather together some of Atlanta’s social media talent to discuss what events and conferences might help to put Atlanta on the map for Social Media Week 2011.
Bert didn’t invite everyone to a conference or a boardroom, he contacted a well loved local venue, Fuego Mundo, and he organized a Tweetup! How can you not love this guy? Bert tweeted about the event and asked that others do the same. After only a few days the RSVP list contains a “yes” from over seventy people. Included are some of Atlanta’s finest social media minds.
If you are attending, it might be a good idea to scribble some 2011 event and conference ideas down on paper BEFORE the event. I’m quite sure that a very good time will be had by all, but Bert did ask for ideas! If you have some thoughts already, please leave me a comment here, I’ll do my best to make sure that Bert sees them. (*Note 12/31/10 He’s aware of the post and will see your comments)
I’m a huge fan of the Tweetup idea in general, and again, I encourage everyone to get out and network in real life (IRL) to meet and interact with new people. If you are in the Atlanta area and want to attend this Tweetup, there’s still time. You can RSVP and find more details on the Meetup page. I hope to see you there!
I think I will be more focused on these smaller, more ‘social’ events in the future. The larger events are not as informative or productive for me. I’ve already registered for this event and look forward to seeing everyone (including you James) on Thursday!
I look forward to seeing you as well Charity! I love what you’ve been doing lately; especially all of the things you’ve been involved with and the new gig these last few months. I’d really like to hear some of your ideas about some possible events and conferences that could take place in Atlanta…ones that could deliver and embody our own Southern flair! I’m confident that you and Kathy could lend some great input! I appreciate your comment today.
How is it possible this is the 2nd annual event and no one I know knew anything about a Social Media Conference with international participation? How did we fall out of the loop? I'm a big picture visionary kinda gal when it comes to planning. Then, I'm all about the details as the deadline looms. If you need dreaming, cheerleading and communicating… Count me in every time!
I feel exactly the same way Kathy. I may be a bit biased, but I believe Atlanta has much to offer. The social media talent and thought leadership here are certainly worthy of inclusion in any such collaborative event. “Dreaming, cheerleading and communicating” is exactly what it will take if Atlanta is to be considered for 2011. I believe this is exactly what Bert is seeking. I appreciate your comment Kathy. I’m glad to know that you are passionate about this too!
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