This year, the VBS 2011 organizers are taking a step forward by providing our participants world-class talks that will better improve their craft as social media users.
With the theme, “Blogging and Beyond”, the 2011 Visayas Blogging Summit this year will highlight the value of blogging as a potent tool in community development and in encouraging community participation.
We have divided the talk into segments.A more interactive learning experience awaits the participants.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
(07:30 – 08:30 AM) REGISTRATION
(08:00 – 08:29 AM) OPENING PRESENTATIONS
INVOCATION
SINGING OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PARTICIPANTS by CBSi Founder Mark Monta
PARTICIPANTS WELCOME by Cebu City Mayor Michael L. Rama
RATIONALE by VBS 2011 Chairman Ruben Licera Jr.
(09:00 – 10:00 AM) PERSONAL BLOGGING
Know the advantages of blogging, how to improve a blog’s visibility and how to make it sustainable.
Speaker: Vernon Joseph “Iggy” Go
CAMMA 2011 Awardee for Personal Blogging
Topic: “Getting Steady with Blogging”
Blog: www.vernongo.com
Speaker: Evanjohnn Mendoza
Founder, Cebu Blog Camp
“Finding your Niche in the Vast Blogosphere.”
Blog: www.cebublogcamp.com
Speaker: Tim Bennett
Managing Director, Argon Management Training
“From Pain to Passion”
Blog: www.argonette.com
Speaker: Max Limpag
Columnist and Blogger, Sunstar Cebu
“Blogging Excellence: Becoming the Best Blogger there is.”
Blog: www.max.limpag.com
(10:01- 10:30 AM) PANEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
(10:31 – 10:59 PM) SPONSORS PRESENTATIONS
(11:00 – 12:00 PM) PROFESSIONAL BLOGGING
There is more to blogging. This can be a career and even become a business. Find out how professionals make it to the top.
Keynote Speaker: Chris C. Ducker
Virtual CEO
Founder, Live2Sell Group of Companies
“From Blog to Business – Getting Serious Online!”
Blog: www.virtualbusinesslifestyle.com
(12:01 – 01:00 PM) LUNCH BREAK
(01:01 – 02:00 PM) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR BUSINESS
Learn how small businesses use social media to boost their sales and visiblity. Learn their experiences, secrets and tips first hand.
Speaker: Ms. Joanne Apat
Social Media Expert, Gwion Limited Hong Kong
“Basics of Using Social Media for Business”
Blog: www.joanneapat.com
Speaker: Mr. Coy Caballes
Social Media Manager, GLOBE
“Tips for a Successful Social Media Campaigns”
Blog: www.thisiscoy.net
Speaker: Brad Geiser
Co-Founder, GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications
“Online Content Warfare — the next wave of digital PR”
Blog: www.geisermaclang.com
(02:01- 2:30 AM) PANEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
(02:31 – 02:59 PM) SPONSORS PRESENTATIONS
(03:00 – 04:00 PM) SOCIAL MEDIA RESPONSIBILITY
Blogging is not only for business but for social change. Find out how bloggers influence and use blogging as a medium to change their communities and improve lives.
Speaker: Janette Toral
Philippines Internet Marketing Queen
Mother of E-Commerce Law
Topic: “Social Media Responsibility: A Perspective”
Blog: www.digitalfilipino.com
Speaker: Representative Mong Palatino
Activist, Legislator, and Southeast Asian Blogger
Topic:“Role of Social Media for Change“
Blog: www.mongpalatino.com
Speaker: Haidee Emmie Palapar
Communications Officer, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
Topic: “Community Projects that needs Social Media Assistance“
Website : www.rafi.org.ph
Speaker: Gina Lopez
Managing Director, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.
Topic: “Synergizing Online and Offline: Aggregating Bloggers Towards Social Cause. A Save Palawan Movement“
Website: www.abs-cbnfoundation.com/
(04:01 – 04:30 PM) PANEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
(04:31 – 5:00 PM) AWARDING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES
CALL TO ACTION
AWARDING
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Hosted by: Ms. Eden Villarba and Atty. Ethelbert Ouano
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