CFED's Assets Learning Conference remains the only place where a diverse group of leaders comes together to discuss innovations, vision and strategies in assets practice, policy and research. This year the program focuses on the issues that are most important to you and that are needed right now to help Americans expand economic opportunity and achieve financial freedom. Please join us and more than 1,000 others as we lay a new foundation for economic recovery and expansion – one that works for all of us.

The Big Tent Conference
Nov. 18 to 20, 2010 – Houston, TX http://www.BigTentConference.com

The Big Tent Conference is a gathering of innovators in positive youth development in schools, families and communities. About 4,000 adults and youth will be social changemakers by creating a shared voice and vision and linking efforts to build healthy communities for youth nationwide.

Computers, Freedom, and Privacy in a Networked Society — the 20th annual CFP conference

Computers, Freedom and Privacy is the leading Internet policy conference, exploring the impact of the Internet, computers and communications technologies on society. The CFP audience is as diverse as the net itself, with participants from government, law enforcement, business, and education, including computer professionals, hackers and engineers, non-profits, and the media. CFP is the place where the future is mapped.
http://www.cfp2010.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Twitter:http://twitter.com/cfpconf
June 15-18, 2010
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Microfinance USA 2010
May 20-21
San Francisco, CA http://www.microfinanceusa2010.org

Microfinance USA is the place where microfinance practitioners, investors, and enthusiasts meet! Drawing upon the overwhelming success and momentum generated by the 2009 Microfinance, CA conference, Microfinance USA will bring together investors, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, practitioners, small business owners, and curious individuals to explore how microfinance produces jobs, increases incomes, and creates opportunities to build stable and sustainable communities. Speakers include Premal Shah (president of Kiva) and Maria Shriver (first lady of California)!

SocialMediaPlus
May 25th
Philadelhphia, PA
http://www.socialmediaplus.com

May 25, 2010, Philadelphia, PA: SocialMediaPlus is a 1 day Social Media and Web 2.0 business conference for business leaders throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. SocialMediaPlus focuses on 4 types of business professionals that most need to understand the effect that Social Media is having on many businesses across the area. Four specific business Tracks include: 1) Executive Track; 2) Marketing and Sales Track; 3) IT Track; 4) Human Resources Track. It’s like 4 conferences in one. Business owners, Executives, Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers from all 4 business units will learn proven strategies and tactics for utilizing Social Media and the technology that drives it. Attendees will learn from some of the industry’s best and brightest minds and hear from business owners and professionals who have succeeded in implementing programs and campaigns built around Social Media and web 2.0 technology.

The IMPACT Conference is historically the largest gathering in the country of socially-engaged college students who come together across issue, perspective, and approach to social change. Building on the rich 25-year tradition of the COOL Conference and the Idealist Campus Conference, IMPACT is the one time during the year when students, campus staff, year of service members, and nonprofit professionals gather together to share resources and exchange stories.

Thanks!

Julianne

In addition to Web of Change at Hollyhock, there are 3 other conferences that are part of the Social Change Conference Series.

1) Media that Matters, May 19-23, 2010 at Hollyhock on Cortes Island, BC. Brainstorm with media visionaries to build bridges, sharpend your media and leadership skills and fuel your passion. Through trend-spotting, open dialogue and the exchange of ideas, gain tools to navigate today's dynamic media climate. http:///www.mediathatmatters.org

2) Social Venture Institute (SVI), September 15-19, 2010 at Hollyhock on Cortes Island, BC. Join mission-based entrepreneurs in a dynamic gathering to share goals, challenges and successes. SVI creates a confidential and supportive environment with inspiring mentors and a practical, problem-solving format five day business school. For leaders of established companies and non-profit enterprises. http://www.renewalpartners.com/svi-hollyhock

3) Web of Change, September 22-26, 2010 at Hollyhock. See above in September for more info.

4) Social Change Institute, October 20-24, 2010 at Hollyhock. Sharpen skills, deepen impact, generate new possibilities. SCI gathers seasoned and emerging leaders with thinkes and trainers from the change making world. Designed to strengthen capacity, collaborations and success of the sector, SCI offers invaluable workshops, creative practices, dialogue circles and community building that will enhance your organizational effectiveness. http://www.hollyhock.ca/cms/index.cfm?Group_ID=37...

Hollyhock
Cortes Island, British Columbia
800-933-6339
http://www.hollyhock.ca