I am *so* going to some of the following communications events. If they're up your street or you're already attending, please let's connect on Twitter - I'm Wedge.
CharityComms: Sole charity communicators: Press and media relations
Wednesday, 6th of February
Ri Bar and Kitchen, The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS
Free for communications professionals working as the only comms person for their charity.
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VMA Group - Digital Communications Stars
Update: Thursday, 7th of February
VMA Group, 23 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3HH
A drinks night hosted by Tony - Follow him on Twitter: VMADigital
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The Lumineers - in concert, Birmingham
Saturday, 23rd of February
Not a comms event, but I'm seeing my fave sing-a-long band and you should be jealous at just how much of a good time I'm going to have. I may be able to get you in if you tweet me nicely.
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CommsCamp 13 - Unconference with speakers
Tuesday, 26th of February - 10:00am to 5:00pm
The Bond Company, Fazely Street (?), Birmingham, B5 5SE
I think it's sold out (free event); I was very kindly offered a last minute ticket by Ann and that made my day!
Check out the details at http://commscamp13.eventbrite.com and see if the size of the event has been expanded.
The hashtag is #CommsCamp13 and I shall tweet throughout the day.
Find out more at www.commscamp.com and follow them on Twitter: CommsCamp
(Some people say I'm Comms Camp - or was that Comms Scamp? Either / or.)
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Content Strategy Meetups and Lightning Talks
Jan 23 and Feb 26 and onwards regularly
London
Hub: www.meetup.com/content-strategy-london/events/calendar/
Follow them on Twitter: LondonCSMeetup
Incredible discussion - more comms people need to adopt and adapt to comms strategy ideas, not just talk about publishing schedules. These meet-ups are usually £5 or £9.
I can't make the up-coming ones :/
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IntraTeam Event Copenhagen 2013
Wednesday, 6th and Thursday 7th of March
Pre-conference day, Tuesday, 5th
Costs between €700 and €2000 depending on discounts and number of days attended.
I did Copenhagen Event in 2010 (I think it was) and it was superbly hosted and threw me head-long into the real-life world of intranet networking. Great people. Great city.
Follow them on Twitter: IntraTeam
I can't see myself affording this year's :(
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Simply smile - Social Media In the Large Enterprise
Monday, 11th of March, 9:30am to 5:30pm
Dexter House, No.2 Royal Mint Court, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4QN
Free for communicators, £270 for agency people.
Check out the event website: http://simply-smile2013.com and reserve your ticket: http://simplysmile2013.eventbrite.co.uk/
Follow them on Twitter: SimplyComm
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The IC Crowd - Unconference
Saturday, 22nd of June
London
Details to be announced at www.theiccrowd.com - follow them on Twitter: TheICCrowd
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IABC UK - 'Gift of Communication' - Conference
Thursday, 31st of January - 8:30am to 1:30pm
Shoreditch House, Ebor St, E1, London
The International Association of Business Communicators.
Read details and book for £40 at Eventbrite:
http://giftofcomm.eventbrite.co.uk/
Light breakfast and working lunch provided.
Follow the UK chapter on Twitter: IABCUK
Try their terrible website at: http://uk.iabc.com/