They say great minds think alike. That’s why Mashable's Events Board is here to help you make valuable connections -- when you attend your industry’s leading conferences, that is. Whether you work in advertising, technology or media, we can help you find the perfect conference.
This week we’ve gathered five events, held in cities from Nashville to Boston to New York, to help propel you in the right direction. And if you don’t see something that strikes your fancy, check out more than 40 events in our complete listings.
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Date: September 9 - September 12
Location: Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland
We are gearing up for another amazing Content Marketing World, now the largest content marketing event on the planet, produced by the Content Marketing Institute. Content Marketing World is the one event where you can learn and network with the best and the brightest in the content marketing industry. You will leave with all the materials you need to take a content strategy back to your team ? and ? to implement a content marketing plan that will grow your business and engage your audience. Get the best rate today and register now.
STARWEST - Software Testing Conference
Date: September 29 - October 4
Location: Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, Calif.
STARWEST is the premier event for software testers and quality assurance professionals -- covering all your testing needs with 100+ learning and networking opportunities over six full days. Discover the solutions to your biggest testing challenges. Register by August 2 and save up to $400 with super early bird pricing!
Date: July 17
Location: The New School - Theresa Lang Center, New York
On July 17th, Crowdcentric hosts CROWDFUNDx with presenting sponsor American Express OPEN Forum and supporting sponsor Nokia@Work. CROWDFUNDx will feature our challenge event with a one-day conference focused on crowdfunding for businesses. The day will provide a stage for thought leaders in crowdfunding, entrepreneurship and early-stage investment to build more awareness around the benefits that crowdfunding will offer businesses and entrepreneurs in the future.
Date: July 30
Location: Orrick Law Offices, Menlo Park, Calif.
Hey, entrepreneurs! Tired of attending big tech conferences and not having meaningful conversations with angels, investors or other successful entrepreneurs who will bring value to your startup the next day? We have more than 40 non-panelists confirmed, and you can think it as 15-20 coffee meetings in one day. We start with a keynote by David Hornick and then have 8 hours of interaction, discussion, mentorship and immediate feedback.
Promocode: Enter Mashable and save 20% off registration fees.
Date: October 21 - October 23
Location: Nashville, Tenn.
The Market Research Event is the World's no. 1 insights conference. Connecting the best in insights from around the world, TMRE is focused on the business value of market research and insights. Led by best in class keynotes like Malcolm Gladwell, this year's program has more than 130 sessions, 180+ speakers, 100 cutting-edge exhibitors and 1,200 projected attendees. Discussions marry insights best practice like big data, brand engagement and breakthrough tools and techniques with with hands on training in storytelling, data visualization, situational leadership and more. Proven value is the TMRE difference.
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