Social Media Week Launches Travel Awards Program

ELMHURST, N.Y. - March 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Social Media Week returns this September, and thanks to Nokia's ongoing support of of the worldwide event, global organizers Crowdcentric are excited to announce a new travel grants program. This new travel awards program will support select speakers, event hosts and attendees traveling to and participating in SMW cities around the world with the aim of bringing a more international flavor to local events.

With the February event behind them, Crowdcentric is already underway with the planning for the September edition, which is scheduled for September 23-27 2013. The preliminary lineup includes: Barcelona, Berlin, Bogota, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Torino, Toronto, and São Paulo.

“The social media phenomenon has proven that technology is changing how we connect and communicate globally," said Toby Daniels, Founder and CEO of Social Media Week. "As part of this program we want to give our community, our amazing speakers and attendees a chance to experience Social Media Week in different parts of the world and to learn how different cultures and societies are adapting and evolving in the face of this incredible change.”

More than half of September’s Social Media Week host cities are in the top 20 best cities for entrepreneurs and technology, giving more participants a chance to join the conversation in leading markets around the globe and have a truly international experience.

The Travel Award Program will officially launch May 15th. Individuals can submit interest now to get early access and information here: http://socialmediaweek.org/conferences/travel-application/. For more information, please email Nicky Yates at nicky@socialmediaweek.org. Social Media Week September will take place September 23-27, powered by Nokia. For the latest news and updates and information about participating cities, how to register, speakers and event updates, visit www.socialmediaweek.org, or follow SMW on Twitter (@socialmediaweek) or Facebook (facebook.com/socialmediaweek).

About Social Media Week
Social Media Week, powered globally by Nokia, is a worldwide event exploring the social, cultural and economic impact of social media. Our mission is to help people and organizations connect through collaboration, learning and the sharing of ideas and information.  Social Media Week is owned and operated by New York based Crowdcentric. To learn more, visit www.socialmediaweek.org