Lake Tahoe 'Snowcial' social media conference extends early-bird offer

Early-bird rates have been extended for a unique Lake Tahoe conference packed with information on social media, digital marketing and how it ties to the ski and snowboard industry.

If your New Year’s resolution includes gleaning knowledge to become an expert at social media and being able to successfully apply it to your business, the fifth annual Tahoe Snowcial Feb. 27- March 2, is where to be.
Organizers of this year's Tahoe Snowcial are offering their early bird rates through Jan. 15 starting at $500.

“The value that attending Snowcial will bring to your organization is tremendous,” said David LaPlante, Snowcial co-founder and Chief Snowcialite. “To gain entry for as little as $500 is beyond reasonable to borderline larceny.”

The top minds from the worlds of digital storytelling, snowsports and social media will converge on Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe for Tahoe Snowcial, a winter social media and technology festival that celebrates a common passion for snow and provides attendees with insights from some of the most innovative players in the market today.

The most unique conference in both the ski industry as well as the tech industry, Tahoe Snowcial will bring together thought leaders and experts in technology, social media and snowsports to spark new ideas for the future and link networks, passions, and turns. An event that places as much emphasis on interaction as it does education, Snowcial provides an on- and off-mountain atmosphere where opportunities for personal and professional development flourish.

Speakers include: Tariq M. Shaukat, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Caesars Entertainment; David Armano, Managing Director, Edelman Digital; Patrick Harrington, Technical Team Lead, Walmart Labs; Michael Jaquet, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team; Stanley Hainsworth, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Tether; Barbara DeLollis, Travel Reporter, USA TODAY; Chris Steiner, Co-founder, Aisle50, Author and Senior Writer for Forbes Magazine; Ian Swinson, Senior Director of User Experience, Salesforce.com; Chris Heuer, Specialist Leader, Social Business, Deloitte Digital.

Philadelphia alternative hip-hop band G. Love and Special Sauce will headline the Saturday evening events. With their unique laid-back blues sound and classic R&B grooves, the popular foursome will delight the Snowcial crowd with popular singles such as “Baby’s Got Sauce,” “Cold Beverage” and “Peace, Love and Happiness.”

Heavenly Mountain Resort, Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe, and the beautiful Sierra Nevada serve as an incredible backdrop for Tahoe Snowcial 2013. The event is designed for any and all technology, social media and snowsports enthusiasts looking to increase their knowledge base and connect with other brands in the changing digital landscape.

In addition to two half-day conference sessions, Tahoe Snowcial also offers three days of skiing or snowboarding at Heavenly Mountain Resort, a headline concert at Harrah’s Resort Casino, an Ignite event and a digital film fest. Register now at www.tahoesnowcial.com.