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BlogHer Inc, the Web's Number-One Guide to Women Bloggers, Announces Speakers for the 2007 BlogHer Conference
Palo Alto, Calif. (PRWEB) July 5, 2007 -- BlogHer, Inc. (http://blogher.org), the Web's number-one guide to women bloggers, announced the addition of several outstanding speakers for the 2007 BlogHer Conference, including Elizabeth Edwards, Esther Dyson and Amy Sedaris.
Elizabeth Edwards has confirmed her attendance at BlogHer, and will take part in the closing keynote panel on July 28th. Edwards, a noted author, attorney and the wife of 2008 Democratic Party presidential candidate, John Edwards, is a long-time blogger. She will discuss how blogging and social media has changed her life personally, the way it is transforming our political campaigns and our democracy, and the potential blogging has to act as a platform for change for women everywhere.
Esther Dyson, an authority on emerging digital technology, will kick off day two of the conference in an opening keynote session on how women can help change the way technology is developed, marketed and used. Dyson specializes in analyzing the impact of emerging technologies and markets on economies and societies.
Amy Sedaris, an actor, author, and comedian, most recently heard as the voice of Princess Posse member "Cinderella" in Shrek the Third, will join a conference break-out session dedicated to crafting.
"This year's conference theme is "A World of Difference," and that is the impact every one of our speakers has made with their blogs," said BlogHer co-founders Elisa Camahort, Jory Des Jardins and Lisa Stone in a joint statement. "Women are the power users of the Internet, and we are excited to host our third annual conference devoted to showcasing the excellent writing and vibrant communities so many women have developed, from deeply personal stories to daily professional accomplishments."
Over three dozen panels at BlogHer '07 will feature prominent women in online publishing, technology, entertainment, media and public service. Now in its third year, BlogHers conferences are the world's largest conferences for bloggers. Other political and media figures confirmed to speak at BlogHer '07 include:
? Kim Gandy, President of the National Organization of Women (N.O.W.) ? Kelly Dougherty, founder of Iraq Veterans against the War ? Sarah Simmons and Mindy Finn, representing John McCain's and Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns respectively ? Zephyr Teachout, one of Howard Dean's top internet strategists ? Carol Lin, former CNN anchor ? Susie Bright, erotica writer and editor ? Gina Trapani, prominent blogger and author from Lifehacker.com ? Kate Lee, ICM literary agent ? Annalee Newitz, technology journalist
BlogHer Conference '07 will take place July 27 - 29 in Chicago, IL. The first two days of the conference will feature a mix of general and break-out sessions. The final day of the conference will rely on an "OpenSpace" format, featuring an agenda built in real time by the attendees.
To view full conference schedules, please visit: Day One, Friday July 27th: http://blogher.org/node/19422 Day Two, Saturday July 28th: http://blogher.org/node/19454
To register for BlogHer Conference '07, go to: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=132405
About BlogHer Founded in February 2005 by Elisa Camahort, Jory Des Jardins and Lisa Stone, BlogHer, Inc.'s mission is to create opportunities for women bloggers to pursue exposure, education, community and economic empowerment. The BlogHer Community (www.blogher.org) is the Web's number one guide to blogs by women, where 60+ editors write guides to the hottest blogging by women in 20+ popular topics. In 2007, in addition to the BlogHer Conference '07 (July 27-29), BlogHer hosted its first Business conference in New York (March 22-23) to great success. The company's latest initiative is the BlogHer Advertising Network, BlogHer's qualified, targeted environment for contextual advertising showcasing more than 170 women bloggers across multiple verticals, including parenting, food and lifestyle. For more information visit http://blogherads.com
Contacts: Elisa Camahort, co-founder BlogHer LLC cell: 408-504-5708
Lindsay Sheppard Krause Taylor Associates on behalf of BlogHer 408.918.9085
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