LATISM 2011

Almost a third of Chicago’s population is Latino so it’s no surprise that LATISM 2011: the Latinos in Social Media Conference is being held here. LATISM 2011 is a two day bilingual program being held at Navy Pier and will feature over 100 speakers and performers and will focus on Public Service, Business and Leadership, and Personal Influence within the Latino Community; as well as exploring case studies in the areas of Health, Education, Economic Development and Civic initiatives.

The overall theme for this annual conference is “Amplifying Our Voices to Win The Future.”

Also highlighted at the conference will be the winners of the 3rd annual LATISM Awards. LATISM Awards are the top honor recognizing Latino achievement in the use of blogging, outreach, marketing, mobile and new media. Click here for nominees.

LATISM begins with early registration at Navy Pier at 5pm Wednesday, November 9th, 2011. With a cocktail at 6Pm.

LATISM is Thursday Novemer 10th & 11th

Click here for tickets, event schedule, list of speakers, and cast your vote in the LATISM Awards!

LATISM is sponsored in major part by Toyota, Univision, Johnson & Johnson.

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