Event Pros Launch First Ever Conference for Events and Social Media Event Planners Collaborate to Initiate EventCamp2010, First Conference Solely Dedicated to the Emerging Competency of Social Media for EventsJanuary 8, 2010 (New York, NY) — EventCamp 2010, a BarCamp-style gathering forevent professionals to share best practices and learn new strategies to create asuccessful event, will be held on February 6, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City. The “unconference” is being hosted as part of Social Media Week, five days of events involving the best and brightest in the New York tech community with the goal of educating and encouraging social media practices across all sectors.EventCamp is the first industry gathering of its kind, offering a low-cost alternative to the pricey annual conference and allowing attendees the option to generate their own content, encouraging participation and allowing for a more interactive environment.Approximately half the session topics will be pre-determined, and aim to assist planners in utilizing social media and technology in event planning, execution, business development and networking. Less