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Google giving Conference Grants to Female Computer Scientists

If you’re a woman in the field of computer science and technology, Google wants to make sure you have a seat at the table. According to Google’s site – We want more female computer scientists to attend and participate in conferences, and this is why we are offering to the winners: Free registration for the [...]

The latest in conference mobile phone charging stations (PHOTO)

The latest in conference mobile phone charging stations (PHOTO)

The latest in conference mobile phone charging stations. Sponsored by #webtrends at #convcon

The Faces of Conference Attendees (Infographic).  What names do you have?

The Faces of Conference Attendees (Infographic). What names do you have?

Do you categorize people at conferences?  There are the self-promoters, the veterans, the salespeople, the uptight speakers, the partiers, the free-schwag grabbers… The folks over at MindFlash have put together a GREAT infographic on the matter titled The Many Faces of the Business Conference Attendee.  

Making the Most out of Conferences

Thom over at Some Assembly Required, there’s a brilliant piece Processing the Information After a Conference. We all go to conferences, network, take notes on the latest and greatest… and then what?  Thom takes us through his routine on what you should do post-conference.  From how to sort through business cards, dealing with and organizing [...]

@ConferenceHound TV Interviews Joe Terzi #PCMA12

Conference Hound TV caught up with Joe Terzi, President & CEO of the San Diego Visitors & Conventions Bureau, while in town for PCMA.

Top 10 Fun & Strange Facts About San Diego

Top 10 Fun & Strange Facts About San Diego

One of the great perks of jetsetting around the country to attend conferences is the opportunity to visit cool cities. With PCMA 2012 fast-approaching, we’re expecting to find a great many of you Hounds out in San Diego on January 10th.  Here’s a few interesting facts to help you fully enjoy the city you’ll be [...]

Day One PCMA Leaders Convene (Party) at Fluxx #PCMA12

Day One PCMA Leaders Convene (Party) at Fluxx #PCMA12

The sun has set on day one of PCMA 2012, but all that really means is that it’s the first night of your conference bender.  Looks like you had a loaded schedule today, so you’ve earned those Sunday night drinks you’re about to imbibe. There’s a sponsored gathering at Fluxx tonight, a hip & hot [...]

5 Facts about San Diego

5 Facts about San Diego

Heading to San Diego for work or fun? Here are 5 fast facts about San Diego, CA. San Diego is nicknamed America’s Finest City San Diego is the 9th largest city in the United States San Diego is home to seventy miles of quaint and picturesque beaches San Diego enjoys beautiful weather throughout the year [...]

PCMA Media Welcome Reception – Must RSVP by Jan 6

PCMA Media Welcome Reception – Must RSVP by Jan 6

Are you a member of the media and heading to PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2012?  If so, you are cordially invited to attend a Welcome Reception on Sunday, January 8, 2012, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The communications teams from the San Diego Convention Center Corporation and San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau invite you to join them for a seaside [...]

Top 10 Fun Facts about San Diego, California

Top 10 Fun Facts about San Diego, California

San Diego is a great place to hold an event.  The recently renovated San Diego Convention Center is a work of art and the city boasts great restaurants, bars and nightlife.  But there are some fun – and odd – facts about San Diego you may not know. Hypnotism is banned by public schools in [...]