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Registration for IFBC20 is Now Open!

March 1, 2020 by Sarah Wohlner

Not just a conference. A food experience.

Registration for the International Food Blogger Conference 2020 is now open. The conference will be held in El Paso, Texas from November 12-15 at the Paso del Norte Hotel, the premier luxury hotel in El Paso. We have an excellent rate of only $149 and you can book your room at the group rate by clicking here.  Book by Oct. 3, 2020, to secure the group rate. We expect approximately 150 – 200 food bloggers, writers, social media gurus, food industry members, and others for four days of content, excursions, fun, and food.

We already have a large number of local partners that have stepped forward to support the conference. Sponsors and partners include Visit El Paso, El Paso Downtown Management District, National Barbecue & Grilling Association, Mediavine, lulu, Apogee and Texas Peanut Producers Board. For the full list, head over to our Sponsors page. 

We have also secured six speakers with a dozen more still to be announced. Stay tuned this week for speaker announcements and next week for an awesome lunch event.

The conference price is $545 through March 31 and will increase to $595 on April 1st. Bloggers and influencers who agree to write one or two blog posts will receive a discount of $150 or $300. For more information on pricing, refer to our registration page. Register today! #IFBC20

Updated Refund Policy: Conferences and the Coronavirus

For now, of course, all our conferences are full steam ahead. With one already done for this year, a second happening next week, and three others not scheduled until August or later we expect to be spared any disruption.

Having said that, we can understand you, our attendees, not wanting to book now for something in the future that might be uncertain.

To alleviate your concerns, we are waiving all cancellation penalties and providing full refunds to any of our upcoming conferences if you register between today and March 31.

So please make your plans with the confidence you will not lose your registration fees.

To read the full article click the link here.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IFBC20, open, registration, relaunch

Alumni Interview with Jason Logsdon from Amazing Food Made Easy

August 14, 2019 by Sarah Wohlner

Today we welcome Jason Logsdon from Amazing Food Made Easy and Makin’ Bacon. Jason is not only an IFBC Alumni but also a 2018 and 2019 speaker. This news post is a continuation of our previous Alumni Interviews where we give you an insight into fellow attendees and their experience at the IFBC. 

Why/How did you start your blog? Tell us about your brand/ mission.

About 12 years ago I received a copy of Thomas Keller’s Under Pressure cookbook and a sous vide temperature controller to plug my crockpot into. After reading through Keller’s book I was still really confused about how to cook using sous vide. I did some research online but I couldn’t find any good sources of information on sous vide. There was some guidance scattered around, but no real authoritative source that was easy to use.

So I decided to become that source.

Can you tell us about Makin’ Bacon?

Lately, I’ve been taking a larger role in helping other food bloggers succeed. I believe the best way to grow your income is by providing massive value to your Fans. On my new site, Makin’ Bacon, I’ve started sharing the techniques I’ve used to become a successful full-time blogger.

Using products and services to directly serve your Fans, instead of just relying on ads and sponsored posts, is an amazing way for bloggers to get the most from their work. It not only quickly grows your income, but it also makes you feel incredible because your Fans respond so positively.

What was your experience like at IFBC?

I had an amazing time at the conference. While the sessions were enjoyable, my favorite part was meeting so many incredible people. From the conference staff to the other speakers and attendees, everyone was friendly and welcoming. I met tons of new people who I still stay in touch with!

What would you like to tell food bloggers who have never attended the IFBC but are considering doing so?

If the speaking lineup looks compelling to you, then just dive in and do it. You’ll learn a lot from the sessions, and the people you will meet will help you become a better blogger, develop more confidence in yourself, and might turn into lifelong friends.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

I’ve had the chance to speak to a great number of bloggers, and I often get the impression many of them feel they don’t “belong.” The biggest piece of advice I can give you is to ignore this. You DO belong, and you CAN succeed at blogging. 

Whether you are just thinking about getting started, or you’ve been blogging for a while and haven’t reached the success you want yet, you belong. If you work hard, put in the time and energy, you will become successful. Conferences like the IFBC can help jump-start that process, through their programming and the connections you will make with fellow bloggers during these events. 

You’re not alone in this, and at the IFBC you’ll be surrounded by other people going on the same journey.

 

Thank you, Jason!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: alumni, interview, Jason Logsdon

5 Simple Reasons to Visit El Paso + July Price Increase

July 31, 2019 by Sarah Wohlner

The IFBC20 prices are set to increase after today, July 31st. Reserve your spot at the lowest price by registering now!

El Paso is something special. Now known as “The City Reborn,” El Paso mixes old world and new to create a city like no other. Need proof?

Here are 5 reasons why El Paso should be on your 2020 travel list:

  • The boot capital of the world: Unleash your inner cowboy/girl. With more than 49 bootmakers in the region, there is no shortage of hand-crafted boots from elegantly classic to wildly eccentric.

 

  • The birthplace of the margarita: Maybe. It has been said that in the summer of 1942, the classic margarita was invented by a 56 year old truck driver. His original recipe consisted of lime juice, tequila, cointreau and, of course, a salted outside rim of a thee-ounce glass.

 

  • Top 10 safest city in America: You heard that right. According the SafeWise, El Paso was ranked number 6 on the list of “Top 10 Safest Metro Cities” in 2019. This is the third year in a row El Paso has ranked in the top10 of safest big cities. Go El Paso!

  • Authentic Texas and Mexican cuisine:El Paso sits on the boarder between Texas and Mexico and that means steak, menudo, gorditas, tamales, tacos, flautas, burgers, BBQ, should I go on?! This mix of delicious cuisine is sure to impress even the most seasoned travel food blogger.

 

  • The sunshine: The IFBC20 travels to “The Sun City” in November. Escape the rain of Washington and the bone-chilling air of the East Coast. Retreat towarm El Paso where sun shines 302 days of the year. Take a well needed break and sip margaritas, chow down on authentic enchiladas and stroll down the street in your new boots while attending next year’s IFBC.

Join us in El Paso, Texas from November 12-15th for #IFBC20.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: increase, price, visit el paso

IFBC To Head to El Paso, Texas in 2020

June 23, 2019 by Sarah Wohlner

The 2020 International Food Blogger Conference will take place in El Paso, Texas from November 12 – 15.

El Paso is an amazing city. It is now known as “a city reborn,” because it takes old tradition and mixes in modern amenities. El Paso is a zestful melting pot of culture that dates back hundreds of years. The “Sun City” has a way of life and community like no other because it is set amid Mexico and the Southwest. Take everything you love about Texas and combine it with the unique culture and food of Mexico. Yes please!

El Paso does get hot, which is why we elected to move the conference later in the year to November. The average high temperature in El Paso in November is a pleasant 66 degrees, with only three days of rainfall on average in the month.

We have very strong support from Visit El Paso, which will organize our traditional Taste of El Paso event in which the best restaurants in the city come to us to serve their signature small-bite dishes. We will be organizing pre-conference excursions in El Paso on Thursday and a post-conference excursion to Mexico on Sunday.

We will put out a Call for Speakers in the coming months but have already discussed some new and innovative sessions. In addition, we are creating what we believe is an excellent, novel new pricing structure in which blogger, media, and influencer attendees can elect to receive a $150 or $300 discount off the registration price by agreeing to publish a blog post, Instagram story, or video about one or two of our sponsors. See our Registration page for more details.

Registration is now open and prices increase over time starting August 1, so please consider registering today!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: El Paso, IFBC20, Texas

The Single Biggest Takeaway From IFBC19

June 23, 2019 by Sarah Wohlner

The 2019 International Food Blogger Conference in Juneau, Alaska wrapped up today and by all accounts was a big success.

Content for the 2019 version was specifically designed to be at an advanced level and covered all aspects of food blogging and social media including monetization paths, book publishing, creating a business from your blog, mastering social media, writing pitches to brands, and much, much more.

Our unique keynote speaker, Dr. Julia Nordgren, delivered a compelling argument that food bloggers have a role in helping their readers achieve healthy lives. Food blogger Heather Johnson delivered a 20-minute monologue on the Life of a Food Blogger.

The food was fabulous and included an opening reception by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, a Taste of Juneau event attended by 18 local restaurants and food producers, a hummus toast buffet by Sabra, and a closing reception by our 2020 host Visit El Paso. Attendees enjoyed pre-conference excursions and tomorrow will be participating in post-conference excursions.

There was a lot to take in and a lot to like.

 

 

 

 

But in our opinion, perhaps the single biggest takeaway from the 2019 conference is that those brave souls who traveled north to Juneau, Alaska reveled in their decision. The town of Juneau, with only 33,000 inhabitants, pulled out all stops for IFBC attendees and attendees were smitten with the city. Over and over we heard great comments about the food, the chefs, the friendly inhabitants, and the scenery. Any traveler to Juneau would have a great time but coming as part of the IFBC was simply amazing.

Moving a conference such as the IFBC each year is not easy. But it pays dividends in spades to attendees. Thank you, Juneau, for showing us your best.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASMI, Dr. Julia Nordgren, Juneau, Sabra

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