WebVisions explores the future of the Web with an all-star lineup of visionary speakers that includes keynotes from Jeffrey Veen of Google and Lynne Johnson of FastCompany.com, as well as sessions by Rashmi Sinha (Slideshare.net), Matt Haughey (MetaFilter), Christina Wodtke (Boxes and Arrows), Tjeerd Hoek (frog design), Bill DeRouchey (Ziba Design), Kimberly Blessing (Paypal) and many others.

Half day workshops feature acclaimed designer Roger Black (”Type Class”), Aaron Gustafson (”Progressive Enhancement with Javascript and CSS”), Erica O’Grady (”The Art and Science of Conversation in Social Media”), Tyler Sticka (”The Control Freak’s Guide to Web Design”), David McFarland (”Javascript for Designers”) and more.

Conference Pass: $180 Early Bird* / $250 Standard
*if purchased by March 31st

Workshops: $375 Early Bird* / $450 Standard
*if purchased by March 31st

Group rates, association discounts and student discounts are also available; call Brad Smith at 503-230-2058 or email brad@webvisionsevent.com for more information.

Register at http://www.webvisionsevent.com/register/

Yep, it’s that time of year again. WebVisions is coming to the Oregon Convention Center from May 22-23 and some of the biggest visionaries in Web design, technology, user experience and business strategy will be in town to explore the future of the Web. This year’s event features typography and design king Roger Black, Slideshare.net’s Rashmi Sinha, innovation guru Scott Berkun and many, many more. Go ahead, get your ticket before the train leaves the station.

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