It's official:  IZEAFest is here!  And quite frankly, it's shaping-up to be a bomb-diggity blog conference.  How could it not be with these folks already confirmed to speak:

- Alexander Schek <> Fayerwayer.com
- Brian Clark <> Copyblogger.com
- Christopher Schmitt <> ChristopherSchmitt.com
- Eric Hersman <> WhiteAfrican.com
- Etan Horowitz <> Orlando Sentinel
- Jeremy Schoemaker <> Shoemoney.com
- John Chow <> JohnChow.com
- Katia Adams <>1800-flowers.com
- Lea Alcantara <> Lealea.net
- Lena West <> xynoMedia.com
- Loren Feldman <> 1938Media.com
- Matt Blancarte <> Unique Blog Designs
- Merlin Mann <> 43Folders.com
- Michael Brito <> Britopian.com
- Peter Shankman <> Shankman.com
- Scott Allen <> MindComet.com
- Sean Bonner <> SeanBonner.com
- Sean Jackson <> LeadMaverick.com
- Steve Spalding <> HowToSplitAnAtom.com
- Susie Gardner <> Hop Studios, "Blogging for Dummies"
- Ted Murphy <> IZEA
- Zach Coelius <> Triggit.com

Each of these speakers are bringing invaluable knowledge to the event, as well as tons of energy and passion about the Internet!  Visit IZEAFest.com/speakers for extensive profiles on each individual.

If you're planning on attending--or are already registered--make sure and grab a badge (that fancy little thing over to the right) so you can promote the event to your readers.  And don't forget about the community we created at Eventful -- you can establish a profile and interact with other attendees, and even engage with the conference speakers.

On the site you'll also find helpful information on travel, accommodations, and restaurants here in the Orlando area!  TAKE NOTE:  There are group rates available at the Grand Bohemian Hotel and the Courtyard Marriott (just down the street from the conference).  To learn more make sure and visit the "Lodging" page under the "Travel Info" tab.

If you'd like to receive event updates simply enter your e-mail address under "Newsletter Signup" on the homepage -- there will be more information coming within the next few months.

See you at IZEAFest!

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