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    Upcoming Events in Digital Media: July 11 Edition

    by Angela Roe
    July 11, 2014
    Presenters talk at Day 2 of TechCrunch Disrupt Europe: Berlin 2013. This year's stateside event is coming up in early September in San Francisco. Photo by TechCrunch on Flickr and used here with Creative Commons license.

    Each week, MediaShift posts an ongoing list of upcoming events in the digital media and journalism world. These will be a mix of MediaShift-produced events and other events. If we’re missing any major events, please use our Contact Form to let us know, and we’ll add them to the list. If you’d like to pay to promote your event in the “featured event” spot of our weekly post, use the Contact Form to let us know. Also, be sure to sign up for our Events email newsletter to get notifications about future MediaShift events.

    Featured Event of the Week

    Collab/Space Chicago 
    Sept. 24, 2014
    Chicago
    The event is an all-day, hands-on workshop spotlighting 8 cutting-edge media startups in the Chicago area and beyond, and hosted by TechNexus.
    Register here; use hashtag #CollabChicago.

    Upcoming Events: July

    Association of National Advertisers Digital & Social Media Conference 2014
    July 13-15, 2014
    Dana Point
    The conference will answer questions about social media, content marketing and native advertising, as well as issues of measurement and agency selection.
    Register here; use hashtag #ANADigital.

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    Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference 2014
    July 18-20, 2014
    Grapevine, TX
    The conference is a forum for journalists, writers, readers, students, educators and the general public to listen to, be inspired by and practice their craft at the highest possible level.
    Register here; use hashtag #MaybornConference.

    news:rewired Digital Journalism Conference 2014
    July 23, 2014
    Victoria
    The event will focus on what comes after the mobile revolution, digital storytelling, data journalism and growing social media communities.
    Register here; use hashtag #newsrw.

    National Association of Black Journalists Convention & Career Fair 2014
    July 30-August 3, 2014
    Boston
    This event invites black journalists to network, participate in professional development sessions and celebrate excellence in journalism.
    Register here; use hashtag #NABJ14.

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    Upcoming Events: August

    Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Conference 2014
    Aug. 6-9, 2014
    Montréal
    The AEJMC conference features sessions and panels on the latest research, teaching methods and public service within journalism and mass communication.
    Register here; use hashtag #AEJMC14.

    Asian American Journalists Association Convention 2014
    Aug. 13-16, 2014
    Washington, D.C.
    The 24th annual convention is for media professionals and future journalists looking to network and grow in their careers through interactive discussions about industry and community issues, networking and one-on-one critiques.
    Register here; use hashtag #AAJA14.

    TEDxPoynter Institute: Disruption
    Aug. 19, 2014
    St. Petersburg
    Poynter’s fourth TEDx event will tap into the minds of influential visionaries across media and technology, exploring the innovation that arises from disruption.
    Register here; use hashtag #tedxpoynter.

    Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo 2014
    Aug. 26-27, 2014
    Hong Kong
    The conference features the brightest speakers in the industry and exhibits from the organizations that are helping move the 3D printing revolution forward.
    Register here; use hashtag #3DPrintConf.

    Upcoming Events: September

    Code/Media Series: New York
    Sept. 4, 2014
    New York City
    The Code/Media Series brings together the most interesting minds in media and technology discussing the risk and opportunity that comes with change.
    Register here; use hashtag #codemedia.

    Excellence In Journalism 2014
    Sept. 4-6, 2014
    Nashville
    The conference hosts the top news professionals from broadcast, print and digital newsrooms around the country, offering networking, breakout sessions and a keynote speech from Kara Swisher.
    Register here; use hashtag #EIJ14.

    TechCrunch Disrupt 2014
    Sept. 8-10, 2014
    San Francisco
    This event features TechCrunch writers and editors, guest speakers, leading venture capitalists and entrepreneurs addressing the most important topics facing today’s tech landscape, plus a hackathon.
    Register here; use hashtag #DisruptSF.

    American Society of News Editors Conference 2014
    Sept. 15-17, 2014
    Chicago
    This joint convention with the Associated Press Media Editors offers topical conference sessions that will explore key issues newsroom leaders are tackling; showcase innovations; and provide practical takeaways in such areas as improving content on mobile, increasing audience engagement and reach, and developing partnerships for greater impact.
    Register here; use hashtag #editors2014.

    Ad Age Digital Conference 2014
    Sept. 16, 2014
    San Francisco
    The conference brings together big brands and young startups in emerging media and technology, with entrepreneurs that are building new consumer marketplaces and the next generation of mobile payments and services.
    Register here; use hashtag #AADigital.

    The Social Shakeup 2014
    Sept. 16-17
    Atlanta
    The conference offers marketing, digital, and other professionals whose jobs combine social media and business an event discussing how social enterprise is changing the way we work, including content marketing, the customer experience, future tech and big data.
    Register here; use hashtag #SocialShakeup.

    Digiday Publishing Summit 2014
    Sept. 17-19, 2014
    Key Biscayne
    The event features insights from digitally-native and legacy publishers in how they create and pay for content in a multi-platform environment.
    Register here.

    International Media Ethics Day 2014
    Sept. 19, 2014
    Various locations
    The purpose of the annual IMED is to mobilize media professionals, IT experts, bloggers, students and interested citizens to discuss ethical dilemmas locally. Participants will examine case studies, and take part in role-plays and debates related to the various ethical dilemmas they might expect to face on the job and in life.
    Get involved here.

    Online News Association Conference 2014
    Sept. 25-27, 2014
    Chicago
    This event calls highly engaged digital journalists to learn about new tools, techniques and technologies, discuss advancements and challenges in the industry, network and share best practices with peers.
    Register here; use hashtag #ONA14.

    Upcoming Events: October

    Future of StoryTelling Summit 2014
    Oct. 1-2, 2014
    New York City
    The summit is a gathering of technology, media and communications visionaries from around the world, designed to put attendees in direct contact with the most vital ideas, people and technologies that are shaping the way we tell stories.
    Register here; use hashtag #FoST.

    TEDGlobal 2014
    Oct. 6-10, 2014
    Rio de Janeiro
    TEDGlobal 2014 features a week-long speaker program with a focus on the Global South’s rise in influence and power in the form of tech demos, exhibits and more. Journalists Glenn Greenwald and Misha Glenny are confirmed to attend.
    Register here; use hashtag #TEDGlobal.

    The Lorana Sullivan Lecture on Investigative Journalism
    Oct. 14, 2014
    New York City
    The first annual Lorana Sullivan Lecture, part of the All Class Lecture Series at Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism, will feature Dean Steve Coll. Dean Coll, who will speak on his experience in investigative journalism.
    Register here.

    TechCrunch Disrupt Europe 2014
    Oct. 20-21, 2014
    London
    This event features TechCrunch writers and editors, guest speakers, leading venture capitalists and entrepreneurs addressing the most important topics facing today’s tech landscape, plus a hackathon.
    Register here.

    GigaOm Structure Connect 2014
    Oct. 21-22, 2014
    San Francisco
    The event will discuss how to connect homes and business to the Internet with minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
    Register here.

    Code/Mobile 2014
    Oct. 27-28, 2014
    Half Moon Bay
    The inaugural event features big names in the industry who are leading the mobile revolution, as well as those whose businesses are being transformed — those rethinking, reinventing and recoding the mobile industry.
    Register here; use hashtag #codemobile.

    Ad Age Data Conference 2014
    Oct. 28-29, 2014
    New York City
    The event helps marketers understand big data and insights needed to making marketing efforts more successful.
    Register here.

    Upcoming Events: November

    Street Fight Summit 2014
    Nov. 4, 2014
    New York City
    The fourth annual event will focus on the application of hyperlocal platforms in the real world, including PayPal, Facebook, Google, Tinder, Pandora, Digitas, ReachLocal, Waze, Gannett and others.
    Register here; use hashtag #SFS14.

    ad:tech New York 2014
    Nov. 5-6, 3024
    New York City
    The digital marketing event is a marketplace for buying and selling and an opportunity to discuss industry trends and initiatives.
    Register here; use hashtag #adtechNY.

    Third Coast Conference 2014
    Nov. 7-9, 2014
    Chicago
    The event brings together producers, audio artists, journalists, documentarians and students to enjoy each other’s work, share ideas and expertise, and network.
    Register here.

    AllFacebook Marketing Conference 2014
    Nov. 10, 2014
    Berlin
    This conference discusses best practices for launching and maintaining successful advertising campaigns on Facebook.
    Register here; use hashtag #AllFacebook.

    Newsgeist 2014: Exploring the Frontiers of New Journalism
    Nov. 14-16, 2014
    Phoenix
    This free, invite-only “unconference” is a participant-driven meeting exploring the future of news at the intersection of journalism, technology, and public policy. The event is sponsored by Google and the Knight Foundation.
    Register here.

    Digiday Programmatic Summit 2014
    Nov. 17-19, 2014
    Bonita Springs
    The summit will address how brands, agencies and publishers are adjusting to the changing dynamics of modern media buying.
    Register here.

    Digital Media Asia 2014
    Nov. 18-20, 2014
    Singapore
    The conference will showcase international trends in digital media related to online content monetization, digital advertising, social media, tablet publishing and big data.
    Register here.

    Streaming Media West 2014
    Nov. 18-19, 2014
    Huntington Beach
    The event hosts content owners, viral video creators, online marketers, broadcast professionals and ad agencies to learn the latest online video technology.
    Register here; use hashtag #SMWest.

    Upcoming Events: 2015

    International Consumer Electronics Show 2015
    Jan. 6-9, 2015
    Las Vegas
    The show features exhibits giving a first look at consumer electronics like wearables, web services, digital imaging and photography, online media and video.
    Register here; use hashtag #CES2015.

    Digital Book World Conference 2015
    Jan. 13-15, 2014
    New York City
    The conference and expo brings together media, publishing and tech professionals to discuss digital content and digital publishing strategies as well as industry challenges.
    Register here; use hashtag #DBW15.

    SXSW Interactive 2015
    March 13-17, 2015
    Austin
    This annual event features the brightest minds in upcoming technology, networking events and a great lineup of startup ideas from the digital community.
    Registration open in August 2014; use hashtag #SXSW2015.

    Angela Washeck is a freelance writer and editor based in Dallas. She is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a journalism minor. Angela also writes for MediaBistro’s 10,000 Words blog and TexasMonthly.com, and she once interned with TV newsmagazine “Dan Rather Reports.” Her work has been republished on Editor and Publisher, the American Press Institute and more. When Angela is not busy with PBS MediaShift work, you can find her watching “How I Met Your Mother” reruns, watching Aggie football and attending indie/folk concerts in Dallas. Follow her @angelawasheck.

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