Debra Askanase
social media meets nonprofit, all about the conversation

Founded in 2008, ROFLCon is a series of conferences that brings together internet celebrities, scholars and commentators to talk about the past, present, and future of memes and web culture. It's probably the most important gathering of people since the fall of the tower of Babel.   FEATURING: * Blake "Scumbag Steve" Boston * Ethan...

The Foursquare Day story is one about people, ideas, community, Tampa Bay, social media, and crazy deadlines. Foursquare Day started as whimsical thought by Nate Bonilla-Warford. An optometrist by training, he has been a dabbler in social media for years. Immediately after Foursquare became available in the Tampa Bay area, he very quickly saw its...

Registration Opens on November 1, 2011.

Our signature three-day gathering brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. With a wide mix of social events, seminars, trainings, and resources, the 2012 NTC will help you put technology to work to further your cause.

Please note...

The 2012 #NTCBeer-Fest!

Add to your MyNTC agenda! http://myntc.zerista.com/event/member/48000

Location: The Burritt Room at the Crescent Hotel, 417 Stockton (above Sutter - bar is on the second floor)).
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

The Burritt Room is a vintage speakeasy (without the required password) that specializes in all sorts of cocktails,...

Ignite Boston 9 will be at the MIT Media Lab from 7pm to 9:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Pizza will be served! Update: We are totally sold out! If you cannot go, please relinquish your ticket so others may use it. Due to space restraints, you must be on the list to attend. The waitlist has been activated -- you will be notified if and when a ticket...

Fleishman-Hillard is once again keeping the SXSW spirit alive in Boston. For the second year, we are bringing together smart people to share their stories. "Austin 2 Boston: Sharing Learnings from SXSWi 2012" is a happy hour event designed to bring together Boston area social media, marketing and communications pros who were either in...

Join us for a night of innovation, social entrepreneurs, and change-makers. Share your story and entrepreneurial journey Connect with other social entrepreneurs and change-makers Inspire change in others and prepare to be inspired Start some good as we promote change through innovation As change-makers of all varieties descend upon Austin,...

The Mashable SXSWi House 2012 will break the mold of traditional SXSWi events. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, on Sunday, March 11 we will offer an exciting evening of music and networking. In addition, the Mashable editorial team will be in Austin in full force.

Date: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Time: 9pm-2am
Location: Buffalo Billiards,...

UPDATED INFO: sadly, it looks like SXSW will be plagued with thunderstorms, so the park is not looking like a good option. Instead, we'll be crashing the Little Woodrow's bar (http://www.littlewoodrows.com/locations_westsixth.html). We'll have a couple tables reserved, and the rest we'll just try to grab as people show up....

The Copyblogger team is throwing another unforgettable SxSW party this year, only this time, the one and only Brian Clark will be spinning awesome '80s music for the duration of the open bar happy hour. Held at Stubb's newest venue, The Rattle Inn, the Computer Blue party will feature several floors of great people, music, and of course,...

Opt In & Rock Out   Join us at MALVERDE Saturday, March 10 @ 8:00 p.m. and meet the most creative minds attending SXSW Interactive. Waggener Edstrom Communications hosts an evening of handcrafted food and drinks and breakout band of the year, Austin's own Quiet Company. A special guest DJ will keep the party grooving into the night.  ...

Join Razorfish at ROIAL as we kick off SXSWi 2012 in style!

Grab a cocktail, enjoy the breathtaking view from the rooftop deck, and mingle with some of the digital industries best and brightest. LdRs (formerly DJ Hot Sauce) will set the mood with his chill dance grooves. And the open bar means you'll have a great time.

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Join TechCocktail.com as we celebrate some of the hottest startups in all the land on the grand stage at SXSW. To wrap up the day of activities at SXSW, Tech Cocktail will be hosting its third annual mixer style event at SXSW (check these links out in case you missed the last two years

This will be year five of the Social Breakfast! Join Ewan at Magnolia's Cafe and start your SXSW experience in the company of friends, both new and old at "The SXSW Social Breakfast." Everyone is welcome, this is an open invitation to share breakfast at one of Austin's greatest Cafe's (or at least... one of the greatest...

The International Day of Awesomeness is a celebration of awesomeness. People are awesome every day, frequently don't realize it, and their feats of awesomeness are rarely recognized. We aim to fix that, with a special day to both perform and celebrate feats of awesomeness!

Kick off SXSW right with some of the brightest minds in the business and join us for the second annual Night Cap with Edelman Digital! Your co-hosts for the evening are: Kevin King, Global Practice Chair for Edelman digital, David Armano, Executive Vice President, Global Innovation & Integration and Natasha Avery, Vice President US Director...

Interactive Festival will feature five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders, the unparalleled SXSW Trade Show and an unbeatable lineup of special programs showcasing the best new digital works, video games and innovative ideas the...

            Join The Community Roundtable and IBM to recognize and celebrate the efforts of community managers using social media to improve customer experiences. Started by Jeremiah Owyang two years ago, Community Manager Appreciation Day sets aside the 4th Monday in January to celebrate and appreciate the efforts of community managers...

Google+ is the hot new social network, but does it really have a business application? Should you create a business page or focus on building your personal network? Is it really going to be an SEO goldmine for your business? Whether you are a individual, small business, nonprofit, or manage communications for a corporation, you will get a clear...

Moving Planet is a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis. Come on bike, on skates, on a board, or just on foot. Come with your neighbors and your friends, your family and your co-workers. Get ready to be a part of something HUGE.

Local events are being planned right now by people spread all over the planet. Start yours at...

Calling all friends of the Ethos Roundtable!

After our summer hiatus, we're kicking off the new season on September 20th.

Full info is here:

http://ethosroundtable.blogspot.com/2011/09/shava-nerad-kicks-off-our-new-season-of.html

We are an informal group of people who are interested in 1) measuring and extending ethos, and 2) using...

Mashable, 92Y and the UN Foundation present the second annual Social Good Summit. Held at the heart of UN week, the Summit is where big ideas meet new media to create innovative solutions. The Social Good Summit unites a dynamic community of global leaders to discuss a big idea: the power of innovative thinking and technology to solve our greatest...