The Art of Marketing is heading West! Hot off the heels of their great conference in Toronto, they are taking the show to Calgary on Monday, June 14, 2010. [Updated to correct date - June 14!]
The line-up has changed a little. They've added Gary Vaynerchuk, author of Crush It who will be excellent, I'm sure. Also slated are Mitch Joel (hi, Mitch!), Sally Hogshead, Chip Heath and Max Lenderman - all of whom I've seen speak and enjoy very much.
But the new speaker I am most excited about, in that annoying fangirl kind of way, Sir Ken Robinson.
Sir Ken!
In Calgary!
Need proof?
I first saw Sir Ken at TED back in 2006. Dreamy. And hilarious. He spoke again this year at TED. Still dreamy. Still hilarious. Oh, and smart too. This is the video from 2006.
Did you watch it? Now, go get your ticket. And if you use the code SK23, you'll get $50 off the regular price of $399!
OK - if you're not ready to commit just yet, maybe you should leave a comment. I'll do a draw of everyone who has left a comment by 5PM Pacific time on Friday, May 7. The topic for your comment ... hmmm ... well, Sir Ken is all about inspiration and passion (I MUST get his new book - The Element). So, tell me ... what inspires you. And if you can, include a link (links format automatically if you put in the http:// part) so we can all be inspired. I'll draw for two ticket winners and announce the winners the following week.
Housekeeping notes ... this is only for a ticket to the Art of Marketing conference in Calgary, not for any travel or anything. I'll contact you by email if I draw your comment, so make sure you leave a good email address. My decision is final. If you enter and don't win, you agree not to cry or post nasty things about me on your blog or sue me.
UPDATE May 20: Winners are Gisela H. and Jade G. Congrats! Have fun and say hi to Mitch and Ken for me!!