Earlier this year leading forum and community managers assembled at Google SF headquarters for ForumCon San Francisco, a sold-out all day event focused on emerging strategies in forum and community development.  This fall, we'll be coming together in Illinois for ForumCon Chicago.  Expect new faces, new insights, new strategies, and new questions to explore. A detailed list of... [read more]

Earlier this year leading forum and community managers assembled at Google SF headquarters for ForumCon San Francisco, a sold-out all day event focused on emerging strategies in forum and community development.  This fall, we'll be coming together in Illinois for ForumCon Chicago.  Expect new faces, new insights, new strategies, and new questions to explore. A detailed list of speakers, as well as an agenda, can be found at ForumCon.com.  Below are the locale and travel details for ForumCon Chicago 2011: When: Tuesday September 27, 2011  Where: The Merchandise Mart Chicago, IL Monday & Tuesday overnight accommodations are available at Chicago-Mart Plaza. Reserve prior to September 15th using discount code FVG to secure a rate of $179 per night.  Additional Travel Details SAVE 7% when you fly with American Airlines.  Book directly with AA online or by phone: (800) 433 1790. Use code: 2191AG Receive a discount on a GO Airport Express (provides shuttle service to Chicago downtown from both O’Hare and Midway airports).  Click here to make a reservation and receive a discount. --SCHEDULE--Breakfast | 8:15am - 9amIn Session | 9am - 12:30pmLunch | 12:30pm - 1:30pmIn Session | 1:30pm - 5pmCocktail / After Party | 5:30pm - 7:30pmWe hope you will be able to join us for the after party at Sushi Samba (three blocks from the Merchandise Mart) immediately following the event -- there will be complimentary cocktails and appetizers and lots of time for networking/chatting/Q&A in a more relaxed setting. --LOCATION--Location | Merchandise Mart Conference Center (MMCC) Address | 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL The MMCC is located on the 2nd floor Pedway that connects the Merchandise Mart and the Holiday Inn Plaza. Looking forward to seeing you in Chicago!