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Although blogging events have been around for years (completely missed by me, I only went to my first one in 2014), they seem to have a smaller profile in the UK than in America and people struggle to find them, so I’ve compiled a list of the conferences that I’ve come across. Please let me know if I’ve missed any conferences or awards, or if you run one of these events and would like to update the details.
I’ve included conferences that have occurred in recent years, although they haven’t all confirmed their dates or that they’ll be taking place this year.
Key: + I’ve previously attended @ I’m going in 2015
UK Blog Conferences
Event | Date 2015 | Location | Follow | Description |
| Blogcamp | 11 April | Bristol | @tots100 #BCUK | At Blog camp bloggers can meet, chat, eat cake and learn about the nuts and bolts of blogging from engaging speakers who are real experts in their field. |
| Blogcamp + @ | 25 April | Birmingham | @tots100 #BCUK | At Blog camp bloggers can meet, chat, eat cake and learn about the nuts and bolts of blogging from engaging speakers who are real experts in their field. |
| BlogConf | 21 Feb | Bristol | @blogconf_ | BlogConf is a blogging conference for bloggers of all levels and genres. With a mix of networking, learning, talking and making new friends and connections. We aim to inspire and delight! A day long event, BlogConf takes shape with inspirational speakers and workshops to help you take your blog to the next level and the opportunity to mingle and network with like-minded individuals. |
| BlogConf | 9 May | Glasgow | @blogconf | BlogConf is a blogging conference for bloggers of all levels and genres. With a mix of networking, learning, talking and making new friends and connections. We aim to inspire and delight! A day long event, BlogConf takes shape with inspirational speakers and workshops to help you take your blog to the next level and the opportunity to mingle and network with like-minded individuals. |
| BlogConf | 27 June | Leeds | @blogconf | BlogConf is a blogging conference for bloggers of all levels and genres. With a mix of networking, learning, talking and making new friends and connections. We aim to inspire and delight! A day long event, BlogConf takes shape with inspirational speakers and workshops to help you take your blog to the next level and the opportunity to mingle and network with like-minded individuals. |
| BlogConf | 12 Sept | Swansea | @blogconf | BlogConf is a blogging conference for bloggers of all levels and genres. With a mix of networking, learning, talking and making new friends and connections. We aim to inspire and delight! A day long event, BlogConf takes shape with inspirational speakers and workshops to help you take your blog to the next level and the opportunity to mingle and network with like-minded individuals. |
| Blogfest + | 21 November | London? | @MumsnetBloggers #Blogfest | Our one day event celebrating the very best of blogging. There will also be loads of opportunities to connect with fellow bloggers and impressive sponsors – and we’re hoping to out-do ourselves on the goody bag and gin front! So, whether you’re a gifted newbie or a seasoned hand – or a non-blogger who just wants to take part in some cracking discussions and debates – join us! |
| Blognix | Birmingham? | @Blognix #blognix | Blognix is a space for savvy Bloggers to come together to learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy all that is positive about the blogging community. | |
| Blog on Cymru @ | 7 March | Cardiff | @BlogOnUK #BlogOnCymru | Bloggers will have the opportunity to meet like-minded folk, share ideas and experiences, expand networks and develop relationships with brands. The brands’ den will play host to some great companies who will have some brilliant opportunities up their sleeves, reflected in the goody bags. |
| Blog on MOSI | 2 May | Manchester | @BlogOnUK #BlogOnMOSI | Bloggers come together to share ideas and experiences as well as get to meet each other and network with some great brands. The brands den will play host to some great brands who will have some brilliant opportunities up their sleeves. The goody bags themselves will be something to look forward. |
| Blog on Win @ | 3 October | Winchester | @BlogOnUK #BlogOnWin | Bloggers will have the opportunity to meet like-minded folk, sharing ideas and experiences, expanding networks and developing relationships with brands. It will be a relaxing and practical day of sessions designed to invoke creativity, passion and laughter. |
| Blogstock | 4-6 September | Elstree | @Blogstock #Blogstock | It’s about creativity, inspiration, collaboration and fun across the blogging niches. Imagine attending a workshop on creative writing, in a tepee, or an iPhone photography workshop wandering through the woods. You could sit on the grass whilst listening to a discussion on the future of blogging from the main stage, or hear about the latest in food blogging and Vine videos in a marquee. |
| Blogtacular | 13 June | London | @Blogtacular #blogtacular | Blogtacular is a place for bloggers whose hearts beat with creativity to come together to meet, share and inspire. This is a day for people who create vibrant and original content to discuss their work, fill their minds with new ideas and to collaborate with fellow bloggers. No matter what you blog about; if you love great quality content and beautiful design you’ll find yourself at home at Blogtacular. |
| Britmums Live + @ | 19 – 20 June | London | @BritMums #britmumslive | The UK’s biggest, two-day social media conference and blogger event — is where lifestyle bloggers and social influencers meet. We share success stories. We create relationships with brands. We become better bloggers. |
| Cybher | @cybher #cybher | Cybher is THE UK’s premiere all-inclusive event for female bloggers. In the last two years Cybher has become the highlight of the UK blogging calendar. We pushed boundaries, questioned validity, ethics and moral codes, whilst delivering events packed full of influential, relevant speakers. | ||
| Food bloggers connect | 25-27 September | London | @bloggerconnect #FBC15 | Food Blogger Connect is the world’s leading international food blogging conference bringing together award-winning, high-profile, guest speakers and attracting bloggers and industry folk from all over the world, making it unique in its international scope. |
| FunFest | 12 September | Northampton | @funfestuk #FunFestUK | The FunFest Blogger Summit is for all bloggers – whether you’re a mum, dad or grandparent, or a general lifestyle blogger. The event is also suitable for both beginner or wannabe bloggers, as well as the elite of the UK blog sector, as there will be conference sessions and masterclasses suitable for all. Bring your kids! The event is all about fun, so why should the kids miss out! |
| New Media Europe | 12-13 September | Manchester | @newmediaeurope | This unique conference is aimed at podcasters, bloggers, social media visionaries, content creators, entrepreneurs and new media enthusiasts who are looking to up their game through the effective use of new media tools ? such as podcasting, blogging and social media ? in their endeavours. During this two-day event, you will have the choice to attend over 24 sessions prepared by some of the best speakers in the world. From general ‘know-how’ sessions and technical workshops to inspiring keynote speeches. |
| Traverse | 27-29 March | Kingston | @TraverseEvents #Traverse15 | We aim to bring together some of the best travel bloggers, PR’s, tourist boards and travel companies to experience an alternative event with a strong focus on learning, networking and fun. |
| Wonder London | 24-25 April | London | @wondersocialex #WonderLondon | Learn from expert speakers from around the world and discover how bloggers from different niches operate and achieve their success. Enjoy excellent networking with the UK’s largest industry exhibition of it’s kind and three valuable evening events. |
UK Blog Workshops
Blog workshops are on a more intimate scale than a conference and therefore more focussed to your blog.
Event | Date | Location | Follow | Description |
| Blogcademy | 13-14 June | London | @theblogcademy | The Blogcademy is a wildly fun, fiercely smart, two-day workshop tailored to women who want to elevate their online presence and business up a level – or fifteen. Everything you ever wanted to know about blogging strategy, branding, monetization, personality and so much more is covered in this workshop, taking place in the coolest cities around the world! |
| Bloggeration | 21-22 February | Glasgow | @Bloggeration_ | Whether you want to blog as a hobby, build a portfolio of your work to further your career, or get more clients to your existing business, there’s never been a better time to start a blog or take yours to the next level. The possibilities for personal development are endless too – you’ll strengthen your skills in writing and taking photos, you’ll have opportunities to network with a wide range of people, and have a platform from which to express yourself. |
| Bloggeration | 28 February – 1 March | London | @Bloggeration_ | Whether you want to blog as a hobby, build a portfolio of your work to further your career, or get more clients to your existing business, there’s never been a better time to start a blog or take yours to the next level. The possibilities for personal development are endless too – you’ll strengthen your skills in writing and taking photos, you’ll have opportunities to network with a wide range of people, and have a platform from which to express yourself. |
| Love London | 7 May | London | An event for Bloggers of all genres and all levels. Five industry experts explain WHY blogging works – and how you can make it work for you. | |
| The Guardian Essentials of travel blogging | 25 – 26 April | London | Learn about the art, craft and business of travel blogging with this comprehensive weekend workshop. Whether you’re starting out or looking to expand your existing enterprise, Julie Falconer will teach you how to create and develop your own travel blog, including how to work with brands and PRs to source exciting content, how to write snappy copy for the web, and how to take evocative pics to give your blog a unique visual identity. With plenty of personal feedback, you’ll also learn how to build a loyal user base, with tips on using social media to expand your profile, and discover how to monetise your blog’s success. | |
| The Guardian Masterclass How to create a successful blog | 15th August | London | During the course, you’ll learn how to build a bigger and more loyal audience, as well as how to use social media to ensure your site gets the attention it deserves. Crucially, you’ll also learn the practicalities of dealing with sponsors, marketers and publishers, and receive advice on how to attract revenue for your blog. Altogether, it’s the ideal course for bloggers and writers of all levels who want to learn how to make their blog pay, without compromising on content. |
UK Blog Award Events
There are also several blogging awards that involve the opportunity to meet and celebrate with other bloggers.
Award | Date | Location | Follow | Description |
| Beauty Blogger Awards | 4 October | London | @BBloggerAwards | The Beauty Blogger Awards will recognise the efforts and endeavours of the finest beauty bloggers in the land. |
| Brilliance in Blogging (BiBs) | 19 June | London | @BritMums #bibs2015 | BritMums highlights the best of parent lifestyle blogging in our Brilliance in Blogging Awards – the BiBs. It’s an opportunity to recognise the most creative, inventive and compelling blogging of the year! |
| Cosmopolitan | London | @CosmopolitanUK | We’re on the hunt for the best of the best the blogosphere has to offer in fashion, beauty, food, sex and relationships, lifestyle and more. | |
| National UK Blog Awards | 17 April | London | @UKBlogAwards #UKBA15 | The UK Blog Awards© are the only Blog Awards recognising a multitude of industry professional talent across the UK. The UK Blog Awards provide a unique opportunity for individual professionals from their sector and organisations to be recognised for their social media achievements through blogging, with the chance to network and be inspired by other industry bloggers. |
| Mum and Dad Blog Awards (MADs) | London | @MadBlogAwards | The Mum and Dad Blog Awards are the UK’s biggest and most exciting awards for parent blogs. |
