The BlogPaws 10th Anniversary Conference Will Be The Most Pawtastic Ever!

If you’re still undecided about attending the 10th Annual BlogPaws Conference, this post will definitely change your mind. This year even veteran attendees will be blown away! 

The Cat Lounge

Let’s start with the Cat Lounge. (Where else would a cat-focused blogger start?) Many already know that Kate Benjamin, who puts together the purrfect Cat Lounge every year, is experiencing health issues and cannot be at the conference in person. But never fear, cat lovers! Kate is working behind the scenes with a group of volunteers to make sure the lounge is in full swing! 

There will be incredible cat furniture, crafts, fashion, products, giveaways, and special goodies for all to enjoy. Here’s where it gets exciting! This year an animal seer and communicator will be in attendance. My friend, Coryelle Kramer, will be doing readings in the Cat Lounge. 

Coryelle is an animal lover to her core and is gifted in her ability to connect with animals. Lola and Lexy love meowing with her, and I’m sure they have their secrets, too! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

An Experiential Conference

This year brings lots of hands-on events. For the first time there will be “Experiential Areas” set up in the exhibit hall. Conference attendees will have opportunities to visit a patio area, a kitchen, a living room, and an office. Each of these areas will have fun things to do and check out as well as brands to engage with, which will be a nice way to get to know the brand representatives in a more relaxed atmosphere. More exciting things will be announced, so be on alert for the newsletters. 

Tips and Tricks for Attending a BlogPaws Conference

This will be my fourth time attending a BlogPaws conference, and I’ve learned some tips along the way to make the experience fun and less stressful. Here are a few (in no particular order):

• Don’t forget your business cards. You’ll be doing a lot of networking with brands and other bloggers and you’ll definitely want to give them your contact information. 
• Be yourself when speaking with brands. I was so nervous during my first conference that I could barely speak to the brand representatives. After introducing yourself tell them a little about your blog and why their product interests you. If you’re unfamiliar with them, ask questions! They won’t mind. 
• Don’t be afraid to approach other bloggers. I literally only knew one person at my first conference, but I knew who other bloggers were because we visited each other’s blogs. After I approached someone and said “I’m Dawn White from Lola The Rescued Cat” I was welcomed with opened arms – literally! Animal loving people are kind and generous, and you will never feel alone. 
• Pack light and make a list! To say I used to overpack is an understatement! It just created more chaos for me in my room and caused unnecessary anxiety when it came to choosing outfits and accessories. Make a list of everything you will need, broken down into categories, and plan your outfits ahead of time. You’ll be fine without three extra pairs of pants, I promise! Then you’ll have room for the tons of swag you’ll be bringing home. (And I hear the swag bags are shaping up nicely.) 
• Plan your schedule ahead of time on Sched.org.  Check out all of the great sessions that are offered and the events that are scheduled ahead of time on sched.org so you can have an idea of what you want to attend. This makes planning your days (and evenings!) stress-free and you’ll be more relaxed. You can save your schedule on the home screen of your phone and it will always be at your fingertips. I can’t wait to attend Carol Bryant’s session on  "How to Make Money with Affiliate Marketing" as well as  Facebook Ad Essentials with Elizabeth Keene. (Curious about the other speakers? Check them out here.)

Sponsors I’m Excited to Meet and Chat With

In my role as the cat-focused General Ambassador, I’ll be networking with both the cat-focused attendees as well as the brands and sponsors. The sponsor list continues to grow, and I’m super excited that Chewy  is sponsoring the conference. I’ve been a part of their Influencer program for a few years and I’ve enjoyed getting to know both Sydney and Natalie. I can’t wait to see what Chewy brings to the conference.  Another sponsor I’m looking forward to seeing again is Helen Woodward Animal Center. After meeting them last year I participated in their Remember Me Thursday campaign. I'll also be chatting with Petmate because I really love their products. There are many more sponsors as well. For a complete list visit BlogPaws' Twitter List here. (I'll be giving them a shout out on Twitter!)

Mark your calendars today! 

Here is all the info you need: 

Dates: April 18 - 20, 2018
Venue: The Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center Hotel
Location: Kansas Cty, (“City”) MO


Haven’t registered yet? Get your ticket here. Don’t wait too long because a sell-out is anticipated. Don’t forget to use our Ambassador code to get 10% off: BP-18-Amb-10off.  You can learn more about the conference here, and make your hotel reservations here.

I can't wait for the fun to start in Kansas City! Please find me to say "Hi" and let me know if I can help you with anything brand related. 

What are you looking forward to most at the 10th BlogPaws Conference? 

Dawn




This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BlogPaws. The opinions and text are all mine.