Web Design Conferences in 2009
December 8th, 2008
As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to look to 2009 and figure out what web design conferences are worth attending. Conferences tend to be expensive so you never get to go to all the ones your want. However, here are a few that are worth checking out.
Seattle May 4-5
Boston June 22-23
Chicago October 12-13
San Francisco December 7-8
An Event Apart is put together by the good people behind . If you don’t know, A List Apart is one of the longest running, and most respected, web design blogs. Early bird cost is $895, regular price is $995. They haven’t released that much info on the event yet but there is a list of speakers up. I’m going to try to make the Seattle event if time and funds allow.
Miami February 22-24
Dublin March 6
This conference interests me the most as Web Apps are one of the quickest growing areas on the web. The conference is part seminar, part workshops. Some of the highlights include: The future of the browser, building a web app from a-z, moving from free users to paying customers, interface design tips, and many more. I’m hoping to make the Miami event in February. Current cost for the seminars and workshops is $695.
Austin March 13-17
This is one event I would really like to attend. SXSW combines the best of emerging music, interactive and film. Panel topics cover everything from web design, usability, and blogging to wireless innovation and new technology business models. Other panels focus on more general topics that are nonetheless relevant to the digital creatives who attend SXSW Interactive. Registration cost is $425 until Jan 16, then it goes up again.
Memphis October 8-11
AIGA is the American Institute for Graphic Arts. This one isn’t as web design specific, it’s more design and graphic design driven. However, all good web designers still need to be good designers. This is one of the bigger events of the year and is definitely worth attending. The Registration fee is currently $700 (for non-members) or $500 (for members).
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3 Comments on “Web Design Conferences in 2009”
RBeezy
Are there any in Toronto that are worth attending?
April 20, 2009 » 6:53 am
admin
FITC is worth checking out:
April 20, 2009 » 9:45 am
These are great conferences. Hope to see you at the next one!
March 7, 2009 » 4:50 am