The NextUp NYC events series will showcase the latest social media trends, web technologies and startups, while also hosting discussions with prominent figures in the industry.
This will be Mashable’s first regular New York City series and events are open to all ages. The dates of the events are as follows:
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 - The State of the New York Blogosphere
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 - Lessons from the Local Internet Startup Community
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 (Internet Week NY) - Social Media Marketing 101
State of the New York Blogosphere
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
The first Mashable NextUp NYC will bring together the local blogging community to share lessons learned and give insights into the future of blogging. The night will comprise of networking, presentations from local bloggers and a closing keynote by Bryan Keefer, Director of Product for The Daily Beast.
Details
Tickets: There are only 300 public tickets available per event. Tickets are on sale now through 92YTribeca, a non-profit organization. No further tickets will be released.
Location: 92Y Tribeca, 200 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013
Pricing: $20 in advance, $25 at door
Food and drink: Full bar and food menu available
Schedule
6:00 – 7:15 = Open Networking
7:15 – 8:15 = Opening Presentations
8:15 – 8:45 = Open Networking
8:45 – 9:30 = Closing Presentation
9:30 – Bar Close = Open Networking
Sponsors
Limited sponsorship opportunities for this event are available, putting your brand in front of 300 key social media influencers. For details, please contact nextupnyc [at] mashable.com
Speakers
Matt Buchanan, Associate Editor, Gizmodo (Gawker Media)
Matt is associate editor at Gizmodo Gizmodo, the gadget guide that "covers anything you can push a button on, from computers, cellphones and cameras to sexy iPhone apps and Lego, in the most informative and entertaining way possible."
Alana Taylor, Contributing Writer, Mashable
Caroline McCarthy, Staff Writer, CNET News/CBS Interactive
Nicholas Carlson, Editor, The Business Insider
Bryan Keefer, Director of Product, The Daily Beast
