I think that there is a great deal of value to be gained from attending conventions aimed at bloggers, and it is something that I will consider in the future. I would not go now because I would say: “Hi, I am Danielle from Pink Internet Marketing” and the blogger in front of me would respond: “Who from what?”. But even so, I think that I would benefit a great deal from attending one of these, and likely even if no one knew me, they no doubt would by the time I left. :)

So what would be the value of attending a blogging convention?

1. You would have the opportunity to meet other bloggers. This means you can really flex your schmooze muscles, in a real life, real person situation. You meet, you network, and then when you all go home and blog, your neighbourhood is suddenly a lot bigger.
2. You would have the chance to meet the bloggers you already know. This can help to solidify any relationships you have with other bloggers.
3. There is no doubt a lot that can be learned from other bloggers and presenters at conferences, which can in turn enhance your blogging efforts.
4. By networking at conferences, you could stand to gain money making, sponsorship, guest blogging or marketing opportunities that you would not otherwise get.
5. LOTS OF FUN! No doubt that actually hanging out with other bloggers could be very enjoyable.

On Mike’s blog I made mention of a Schmoozevention, and that would be so much fun! And not an A-List blogger meet - something for people who couldn’t care less about that kind of stuff. Just a fun party for bloggers like me. I know about PostieCon, but I am not sure if that is the kind of convention for me.

Are there any other blogging conferences?

Would you come to Schmoozevention 2009?