2010.04.14
Once again this year, the submissions for speaking sessions at PAB2010 have been just incredible. This of course makes it difficult to make speaker selections while still making time to plan the social events, oversee registration, make arrangements for a group rate at a hotel and work with the facilities folks to map out the schedule and technical requirements.
In order to demonstrate things are happening, Bob and I have decided to publish information at regular intervals as it becomes available to keep people in the know. Which means we are pleased to announce the first three speaker selections for PAB2010.
- PAB alumn Adam Gratrix is the winner of the longest session title award. He will be delivering a session called Cult of Listener: Podcaster as shaman in the post-literate Global Theatre; or, How to Recruit Disciples and Brainwash your Audience for Fun and Profit.
- Susan Murphy will be participating in her first PAB and inspiring us with Making Meaning: How to Create Content that Speaks to People.
- Community leader, PodCamp den mother and longtime PABster Whitney Hoffman will be presenting Disruption of Social Contracts.
We’ve confirmed our Friday night (June 18) keynote speaker and are waiting to coordinate with this person to make the announcement. All I can say at this time is we’re very excited to have such a respected leader in media and communication to kick off this year’s event.
LISTEN TO UPDATES
CPB episode 156 was published this morning. It features an interview with original PABster Barry Lock (Barrie from Barrie and the new podcast The Sport Nerd) who’s registered for PAB after a two year absence. We also discuss some of the reasons PAB is a unique and valuable event which many folks have told us is underpriced at $150/person (listen to Chris Brogan’s JOLT in which he suggests we should be charging $400). We will begin publishing audio on the PAB website very soon.
REGISTER FOR PAB2010 AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY DISCOUNT CODE
Remember, the early registration discount code (PAB2010) expires at 5pmET on Friday April 16. Register for PAB2010.
2010.04.07
Registration for PAB2010 is now open. Not only that, between now and 5pmET on April 16 (2010), you can use the discount code pab2010 to save $20 off your registration. After that, the discount code expires and registration fees will stay at $150.
The speaking program is being developed. We will begin making speaker announcements on Monday, April 12.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a speaking proposal. We will be in touch soon. If you haven’t yet submitted a speaking proposal, time is running out. Deadline for submissions is 5pmET, April 9 — that’s THIS Friday!
2008.12.01
Several months ago we announced that PAB2009 is taking place June 19-21, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront in Kingston, ON (Canada). Today, we are unveiling the next wave of important information.
First up, the theme… Outside-in: Learning from beyond the fishbowl. The concept behind this theme is to evolve the conversation from being inside the fishbowl to drawing on skills, communications styles, experiences, innovations and people from outside of the social media and new media communities. We want our program to energize, motivate and advance the community. ANYONE interested in submitting a speaking or JOLT proposal within this theme should click here and read the details in the post. Like last year, we’re asking speakers to model their sessions on the TEDtalks.
Second… as of this moment, you can register for PAB2009 at the early registration rate of $120/person. This rate is available until midnight on December 31 or if we reach capacity of 120 people, whichever comes first. Beginning January 1, 2009, registration becomes $150/person. ANYONE interested in attending is invited to register and be a part of an amazing community and an incredible event.
Finally… this year you can reserve your hotel room online. The Holiday Inn is in the process of renovating all of its hotel rooms so, by the time the conference begins, the hotel will have made the shift from the 1970s to the 2000s. Remember to reserve your hotel room at the conference rate of $160/night (plus taxes and parking) while rooms are still available. Rooms have two double beds and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
Don’t forget, PAB is promoted through word-of-mouth. Help spread the word!
