Last year at #140conf Small Town, we had people from all over America who came to Hutchinson, Kansas and shared their stories as well as the people who came to Hutchinson to hear them. Speakers came from not just Kansas from from 8 other States too. Our speakers shared their stories about the real-time web and how it is changing their lives and their businesses in the Small Towns they lived in.

Of the ten #140conf events which took place in 2010, #140conf Small Town was our 4th largest. In 2011 #140conf Small Town is the only event in America that is being produced outside of NYC.

Why?

Because Jeff realized how important it is to provide a stage and a voice to the people outside of the "big cities" whose lives continue to be impacted by the evolution of the real-time web. After a lifetime of producing events in big cities, #140conf Small Town continues to have an impact in how he thinks and how he approaches community.

Having been part of #140Conf events in New York, LA, London, Boston, Detroit and many other cities, I was amazed at the vibe and great energy that we discovered in a small town like Hutchinson.  I promise that you will enjoy the experience. The perspectives shared opened by eyes to a part of America which I knew of but never felt connected with. I now do. It is never too late to reach out and discover something about yourself or your country.

A sampling of the many wonderful stories shared at #140conf events in Hutchinson, Kansas last year: 

- Kevin Honeycutt (@KevinHoneycutt) - out to change the world.. one classroom at a time! - http://140conf-telaviv.blip.tv/file/4326471/

- Jay Ehret (@themarketingguy) - Creator of marketing awesomeness. Turning Entrepreneurs into marketers. - http://140conf-telaviv.blip.tv/file/4326235/

- Becky McCray (@BeckyMcCray) - The Small Town Advantage - http://140conf-telaviv.blip.tv/file/4326048/

related video - Jeff Pulver School Bus Drag Racing (that's me behind the camera... so I have lived to share the story) - 

On September 20th, Jeff Pulver and Becky McCray will be co-hosting #140conf Small Town 2011. We will be back in Hutchinson, Kansas to share a spotlight on some of the people who will be sharing their stories about how the real-time web is changing their lives.

Whether you are from a Big City or a Small Town, you are in for an amazing day shared only the way #140conf can deliver it to you.

Our "Early Bird" ticket prices ends on Friday for this event. For more information and to register, please visit: http://smalltown.140conf.com/

If you are interested in sponsorship options, please contact me : Alan Weinkrantz  alan at weinkrantz dot com.

Please join us in Hutchinson.  Hope to see you soon!

The State of NOW welcomes you to the State of Texas

Friends attending SXSW Interactive are invited to join the mini #140conf taking place the afternoon of March 16th from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Members of the media wanting to interview Jeff Pulver prior to, or during SXSW, please reach out to me - alan at weinkrantz dot com or @alanweinkrantz

The following is the latest draft of the #140conf @ SXSW 2010 Schedule

#140conf @ SXSW 2010 (draft 1.5.0)

2:00 Welcome - Jeff Pulver (@jeffpulver)
2:05 Jeff Pulver (@jeffpulver) - “The State of NOW”
2:20 The twitter Kids of Tanzinia (panel): @StaceyMonk, @AJLeon, @MelissaLeon
2:35 Marlooz (@marlooz) - Love 2.0
2:45 Digital Producers and Disruptors (panel): (Natalie Lent (@natalielent), Director, Emerging Platforms, ID PR; Sarah Ross (@sarah_ross) - Katalyst Media, Head of Digital) 
3:00 break

3:30 Jeff Sass (@sass) - Listen and Hear
3:45 Hank Wasiak (@hankwasiak) - Time To Change The Way We See Social Media.
4:00 twitter and Photography - Wm Marc Salsberry
4:10 Bowen Payson (@virginamerica) - Manager of Online and Digital Marketing, Virgin America - "twitter and an Airline. Our story" 
4:20 Andy Dixon (@AndyDixn) - twitter and Integrity
4:30 break 
5:00 twitter and Music: (Panel): (Steve Greenberg, (@steviegpro) CEO, S-Curve Records, +TBA)
5:30 Adam Wallace (@adwal), New Media Manager, The Roger Smith Hotel, "It's All About The People."
5:40 The effects of twitter on News Gathering (panel): Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox); James Imajes (@Imajes); Brian Stelter (@brianstelter, New York Times.
6:00 End

(schedule is subject to change without notice)

It may be snowing, raining, sleeting and snowing, but April 20 / 21 is really not that far away.

That's when @jeffpulver and his team of 140 Characters will be in full gear exploring The State of Now during the #140Conf at the 92nd St. Y.

If you are a credentialed journalist, please apply here.

Seats are limited.

In advance of the #140Conf coming up in LA and London, here is Jeff Pulver's view on the "State of Now"

Schedule « 140 Character Conference