Blogs n Dogs blogging conference

Blogs and dog sled teams aren't two things that appear related at first glace. Okay, not even at the second glance, but they are now.

The first ever Blogs n Dogs blogging conference held in the beautiful mountain resort Banff Centre, in Banff, Alberta, Canada from Sunday, December 4 to Thursday, December 8, 2005.

Held in partnership with the Banff New Media Institute Accelerator Program, the elite panel of blogging experts will guide the novice through the philosophies and intricacies of the blogoshere.

Oh yeah, and they offer dog sled rides too.

Topics under discussion include:

* Managing your public life online

* Blogging and the arts: Web 2.0 independent music publishing, photographers and artists

* Personal blogs and portals

* Blog writing style

* How to make money with your blog

* Building your community and traffic, connecting with your tribe in the blogosphere

* Traditional PR, marketing and the "blogosphere"

* Social networking tools, blogging tools, aggregation and technology: RSS, XML, podcasting and video blogging

A scholarship to attend the conference free of charge (not including airfare) is being offered to one deserving attendee:

So how does the contest work?

We are looking for one (1) individual who has been blogging. If you are already blogging, send us the URL with a brief description of your blog; what do you write about, what are your goals with this blog and if you were selected to attend the event, what would be your learning goals.

Prize description

The judges will select one (1) person to attend the event. The prize is a scholarship which includes the workshop fee, activity fee (we will go dog sledding, YES, dog sledding!), accommodation and meals. (In short all expenses are paid for the exception of your transportation.)

Application Deadline is November 7th 2005

Winner will be announced on the Blogs'n'Dogs website November 14th 2005

Registration is now available and spaces are limited, so be certain to register for Blogs n Dogs as soon as possible.

There is also a participant's form to help the facilitators better meet the needs of all particpants.

Oh, and be sure to sign up for the optional dog sled ride too.

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