Meet the Blogger Amsterdam 2016: Full Schedule

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The schedule is froozen since Thursday Sept 29 at noon. You will still be able to see your schedule, but can’t make changes anymore. No sessions picked yet? At the conference we will let you know what sessions still have spots left.

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13:30

REGISTRATION - Amsterdam hotspots & Mobile photography

Friday September 30, 2016 13:30 - 14:00
I amsterdam Store De Ruijterkade 28a-d, 1012 AA AMSTERDAM

Friday Program

13:30

REGISTRATION - Hidden green gems

Registration between 13:30 and 14:00
Instawalk starts at 14:00, so be on time

We meet at Wildernis Amsterdam, Bilderdijkstraat 165F in Amsterdam

Friday September 30, 2016 13:30 - 14:00
Wildernis Amsterdam Bilderdijkstraat 165F, 1053 KP Amsterdam

Friday Program

14:00

INSTAWALK - Amsterdam hotspots

Limited Capacity full

Registration between 13:30 and 14:00
Instawalk starts at 14:00, so be on time

We meet in the front of the I amsterdam Store, located at Amsterdam Central Station, De Ruijterkade 28a-d in Amsterdam. That’s at the IJ-side of the station.

Must: if you want to see THE hotspots Amsterdam will be talking about next month
On her blog Anne shares the best and newest hotspots in town. During her Instawalk she will show you the most photogenic stores and restaurants near Amsterdam Central and the Haarlemmerbuurt.

Speakers

Anne de Buck

Your Little Black Book

Friday September 30, 2016 14:00 - 16:00
I amsterdam Store De Ruijterkade 28a-d, 1012 AA AMSTERDAM

Instawalk

14:00

INSTAWALK - Hidden green gems by Wildernis Amsterdam

Limited Capacity seats available

Registration between 13:30 and 14:00
Instawalk starts at 14:00, so be on time

We meet at Wildernis Amsterdam, Bilderdijkstraat 165F in Amsterdam.
Must: If you want to discover the hidden green gems of Amsterdam
The starting point of this Instawalk is Wildernis, the greenest store of Amsterdam. Co-owner Mila wil welcome you and tell the green story of the shop. Did you know Igor and Judith from Urban Jungle Bloggers are big fans of the store?

Afterwards Mila will take you on a tour through Amsterdam and discover some hidden gems. From court yard to houseboat garden, make sure you have a full battery to capture it all.

Speakers

Mila van der Wall @wildernisamsterdam

Founder, Wildernis Amsterdam

WILDERNIS: A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS GREEN Welcome in our green oasis! Wildernis is an urban gardening en plant shop, founded in may 2015. In a year time, Wildernis has become a firm favourite on the city’s green scene. Brimming with an alluring selection of plants, books and other botanical treats as well as a host of workshops, the beautifully designed space caters to everyone. Wildernis is the first shop in Amsterdam, and also... Read More →

Friday September 30, 2016 14:00 - 16:00
Wildernis Amsterdam Bilderdijkstraat 165F, 1053 KP Amsterdam

Instawalk

14:00

INSTAWALK - Mobile Photography

Limited Capacity seats available

Registration between 13:30 and 14:00
Instawalk starts at 14:00, so be on time

We meet in the front of the I amsterdam Store, located at Amsterdam Central Station, De Ruijterkade 28a-d in Amsterdam. That’s at the IJ-side of the station.
MUST: if you are interested in improving your mobile photography skills while capturing the flavours of local life in Amsterdam.

With a background in photography and a passion for capturing the specific Amsterdam lifestyle, Andra is the person to guide you through the cosy streets of the city, and share with you some mobile photography tips. Beautiful architecture, bridges and canals, Amsterdammers on bikes seeing about their daily activities - these and some more will be captured during the Instawalk. So grab your phone, a pair of comfortable shoes, and let yourself be inspired by the beauty of Amsterdam!

Speakers

Andra Stefan

Owner, Amsterdamming

Andra Stefan is originally from Bucharest, Romania. Soon after her move to the Netherlands–in August 2010–and pursuing her passion for photography, Andra founded her blog Amsterdamming.com, as a way to visually document her life in Amsterdam. Amsterdamming.com now aims to capture the mood of the city itself and the flavours of local life, in other words to show to all those interested what it really feels like to be living here. Andra... Read More →

Friday September 30, 2016 14:00 - 16:00
I amsterdam Store De Ruijterkade 28a-d, 1012 AA AMSTERDAM

Instawalk

16:00

Get together & drinks

After the Instawalks we meet each other at the I amsterdam store for drinks.

The I amsterdam Store is located at Amsterdam Central Station, De Ruijterkade 28a-d in Amsterdam. That’s at the IJ-side of the station.

Friday September 30, 2016 16:00 - 18:00
I amsterdam Store De Ruijterkade 28a-d, 1012 AA AMSTERDAM

Friday Program

09:00

REGISTRATION

Saturday October 1, 2016 09:00 - 09:30
Reception Desk

Saturday Program

10:00

WELCOME

Moderators

Kirsten Jassies @kirstenjassies

Social media Specialist, justK

Kirsten Jassies works as a social content strategist for popular Dutch media brands like LINDA. And Cosmopolitan and well known companies and brands like KLM and the NS (public transport). She set up a social influencers network for a European publisher and therefor spoke to hundreds of bloggers, Youtubers and Instagrammers. She connected the social influencers to mediabrands and advertisers. Her learnings and... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2016 10:00 - 10:15
UvA4

Saturday Program

10:00

Live Drawing

During the conference Karlijn will be Live Drawing.

Speakers

Karlijn Meijer @karlijnmeijer

Founder, ToDoodle

With a background in the visual arts, I am now a change consultant for companies in digital transformation. Sometimes a problem might seem insoluble, but is it? Every solution starts with unraveling the issue until the point of deep comprehension. This can be reached with different types of interventions. But Design Thinking is always an important instrument. Images can contribute to interaction and communicate vision and strategies. I apply this... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2016 10:00 - 17:15
UvA4

10:15

KEYNOTE - Creating content – photography and words – for blogs and Instagram, from the heart and with passion and courage

Must: if you wish to stand out online by being yourself

With so much nice content being shared every single day you might feel insecure about your own work. Holly will share how you can follow your own path and create unique content to enlighten and inspire.

Speakers

Holly Becker @decor8

Founder/Editor, decor8 & Blogging Your Way

Holly Becker is an American author, journalist and interior stylist. She first launched decor8 (pronounced decorate) in 2004 as a small interior design studio in Boston and in 2006, her blog. A decade later, Holly is considered a pioneer of the design blog movement, has won awards for her work online and off, and is truly a tastemaker and influencer with a global following of hundreds of thousands of fans. Holly has written... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2016 10:15 - 11:15
UvA4

Saturday Program, Keynote

11:15

BLOG TALKSHOW - Future of blogging, learn from the past

In this blog talkshow social media specialist Kirsten Jassies is going to talk to three influential bloggers: Anki from Zilverblauw, Souraya from Bintihome and Shifra from a Cup of Life.

The statements are presented to the audience first who can answer yes or no, and then to the bloggers. We want to know how they got so popular and how they manage to stay popular. Do they collaborate with bloggers, brands or other freelance experts and is that part of their succes? Do they create video or Insta stories and do they use Snapchat, which channels are important for bloggers? And last but not least, do they make money with their blogs or with other activities?

Moderators

Kirsten Jassies @kirstenjassies

Social media Specialist, justK

Speakers

Souraya Hassan @bintihome

Interior designer, stylist & blogger, Binti Home

Binti Home studio is founded by interior designer & stylist Souraya Hassan in 2009. Inspired by her Egyptian/Dutch background she works on different interior projects for private homes and businesses, works on styling projects for brands, events and photoshoots. On Binti Home Blog she shares (by using only her own photography) styling tips from her home, travel inspiration from different cities, inspiring interiors and her love for colours... Read More →

Shifra Jumelet @shifrajumelet

stylist, producer & owner of daily style blog A Cup of Life, A Cup of Life

Shifra Jumelet is a stylist and blogger of daily blog A Cup of Life. She launched her blog in August 2013 covering DIYs en styling with a focus on giving your house personal style and warmth. She shares her adventures in crafting, styling her home, room make-overs and recipes. But also the tiny bits of life like dancing in the kitchen, her husband or trying to make actually funny jokes. Her blog has grown into a place for people to get creative... Read More →

Anki Wijnen @zilverblauw

Owner / creative content creator, Zilverblauw

Anki blogs (since 2010) on zilverblauw.nl. Together with husband Casper she runs the design agency Ontwerpbureau Zilverblauw. Anki is author of the book ‘Shoot! Fotograferen met je hart’ and creates creative content for several partners.

Saturday October 1, 2016 11:15 - 12:00
UvA4

Saturday Program, Keynote

12:00

BOOK PITCH - Urban Jungle

Speakers

Judith de Graaff

JOELIX.com + Urban Jungle Bloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers is a global community for plant lovers, founded by Igor and Judith in 2013. On their blog and social media channels they share styling ideas, DIYs and green tips & tricks to create an urban jungle. | Everyone is welcome to join the Urban Jungle Bloggers through their monthly topic challenges, that are shared across all platforms with other bloggers, Instagrammers and readers. | Their first book "Urban Jungle... Read More →

Igor Josifovic

Founders, Urban Jungle Bloggers

Saturday October 1, 2016 12:00 - 12:15
UvA4

Saturday Program, Keynote

12:15

MINI BOOK PITCH - Decorate for a party

Speakers

Holly Becker @decor8

Founder/Editor, decor8 & Blogging Your Way

Saturday October 1, 2016 12:15 - 12:20
UvA4

Saturday Program, Keynote

12:20

MINI BOOK PITCH - Wanderlust

Speakers

Anne de Buck

Your Little Black Book

Saturday October 1, 2016 12:20 - 12:25
UvA4

Saturday Program, Keynote

12:30

BOOK SIGNING

Speakers

Holly Becker @decor8

Founder/Editor, decor8 & Blogging Your Way

Anne de Buck

Your Little Black Book

Judith de Graaff

JOELIX.com + Urban Jungle Bloggers

Igor Josifovic

Founders, Urban Jungle Bloggers

Saturday October 1, 2016 12:30 - 13:00
UvA 2

12:30

Lunch

Saturday October 1, 2016 12:30 - 13:30
Foyer Erasmus + Vide + East 57

Saturday Program

13:25

Choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey - 2 hours) or 2 Break-out Sessions (orange - 1 hour each)

You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Saturday October 1, 2016 13:25 - 15:30
Casa 400

Saturday Program

13:30

BREAK-OUT - Driving traffic to your website & engage your audience

Must: If you want to learn all about improving user engagement in today's mobile and social world

In a world where information is everywhere, being able to pinpoint exactly what your users are looking for and providing it to them in a way that grabs their attention can be very challenging. But rest assured, by understanding what to look for and how to present it back you can significantly improve your ability to be found and ultimately improve your user engagement. Join us, and discover how Google provides the tools you need to make these connections and excel in this new world of the mobile and social web.

PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday you can choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey, 2 hours) OR 2 Break-out Sessions (orange, 1 hour each). You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Speakers

Maurits Versteeg

Strategic Partner Manager, Google

Maurits Versteeg is a Strategic Partner Manager at Google and advices top tier publishers in the Benelux region on programmatic buying and yield management. Prior to his current role, he managed a portfolio of Dutch SMB clients and agencies, and consulted on Google best practices with relation to campaign optimization and implementation. Maurits is also a Co-Founder of the Hult Leadership Academy a club dedicated to creating a learning... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2016 13:30 - 14:30
UvA4

Break-out Session

13:30

BREAK-OUT - How to work with brands? Flexa and Binti home share their tips & tricks

Limited Capacity full

Must: if you want to hear all inside information about collaborating with brands and have the chance to win a paid position in the Flexa blogteam!

Ready for the next step? In this session you'll learn how to collaborate successfully with brands.

Odet, PR manager at Flexa: In the past year we teamed up with bloggers for different projects, from advertorial to the living fair the Woonbeurs. Together with Souraya Hassan (Binti Home) we will share the insights of a successful partnership. What are the do's and don'ts? How can you convince a brand to work with you?

We will end the session with an example: the briefing for the AkzoNobel worldwide colour trend research ColourFutures with the Colour of the Year 2017. You can ask your questions and take home the Flexa ColourFutures goodie bag to make the assignment. The blogger with the best blogpost or video will win a paid position in the Flexa bloggersteam for 2017.

PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday you can choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey, 2 hours) OR 2 Break-out Sessions (orange, 1 hour each). You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Speakers

Souraya Hassan @bintihome

Interior designer, stylist & blogger, Binti Home

Odet van Winsen

PR Manager Flexa, AkzoNobel / Flexa

For two decades Odet has been working for AkzoNobel. The last 7 years Odet has been working as PR Manager for the Dutch paint market and she has been working closely with lifestyle and interior bloggers and press. | | For paint and colour she has a passion especially the combination of it. “What colour, even the soft tones, and paint can do for interior is unbelievable: it connects!” | | Flexa is a Dutch paint brand of... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2016 13:30 - 14:30
Erasmus 1

Break-out Session

13:30

BREAK-OUT - Snapchat & Instagram Stories

Limited Capacity seats available

Must: if you want to become the best Snapchatter there is, but not sure how

Whoever your audience, chances are they are on Snapchat and Instagram Stories. And chances are they would love to get a behind the scenes look at your blog! Elja will discuss practical tips en tricks and on how to use Snapchat and Instagram Stories and great examples and ideas. She’ll show you how to strengthen the ties with your existing audience and even tap in to new audiences. Get ready to download the app and get live!

PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday you can choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey, 2 hours) OR 2 Break-out Sessions (orange, 1 hour each). You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Speakers

Elja Daae

owner, www.eljadaae.nl

I’m a social media speaker, trainer and author. My company also creates online training courses on social media. I published two books, one of which focuses on blogging (‘Bloggen als een pro’). I am the founder of the Netherlands longest running weekly twitterchat, #blogpraat, for bloggers. As a speaker and trainer, I work for large Dutch and international clients in a wide range of industries. Recent workshops and key... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2016 13:30 - 14:30
Erasmus 2

Break-out Session

13:30

MINI MASTERCLASS - Photography tips & tricks

Limited Capacity full

Must: if you want practice with your DLSR camera

Everyone can take pictures. But how do you make touching pictures? With sparkling eyes and food you really want to taste. Anki Wijnen, blogger at Zilverblauw and author of ‘Shoot! Fotograferen met je hart’ knows how and will explain during this Mini Masterclass. Bring your camera, so you can practice together. Shoot!

PLEASE BRING
- Your DLSR camera. If you don't have one you can still follow this session, but it will be even more fun if you can get to know your own camera.
- 2 small items, like a vase or a book, to photograph.
- if you have tripod, please bring it as well. No worries if you don't have one. Anki will bring some too.

PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday you can choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey, 2 hours) OR 2 Break-out Sessions (orange, 1 hour each). You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Speakers

Anki Wijnen @zilverblauw

Owner / creative content creator, Zilverblauw

Saturday October 1, 2016 13:30 - 15:30
Oxford

Mini Masterclass

13:30

MINI MASTERCLASS - Video tips & tricks

Limited Capacity seats available

Must: if you want to start making videos and want to get a kickstart

During this Mini Masterclass Jörgen will share the basics from video making: angles, music, storytelling. Follow the steps and you'll be ready for your first video or improve your current video skills. He will also share some inspiring examples from the interior, design and lifestyle industry. Action!

PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday you can choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey, 2 hours) OR 2 Break-out Sessions (orange, 1 hour each). You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Speakers

Jörgen van Dongen

Founder / Storytellers / Directors, Bleck Media

Animation, film and storytelling. We started eight years ago with a passion for making visual stories. What followed was a journey through corporates, agencies, television companies and many more. We write, we produce and we direct. We work with talented people on a daily basis to create visual content. | | Today we still strive to do what we love. We help people to tell their story. People need stories to grow. As a person but also as a... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2016 13:30 - 15:30
UvA 2

Mini Masterclass

14:30

BREAK-OUT - From blog to (web)shop

Must: if you want to learn how to translate your blog into a succesful (web)shop

Tom Cole founded woonblog.be in 2013 which quickly became the best known interior blog in Belgium. It resulted in a career change making creative content for magazines, tv and collaborations with the biggest interior brands. With the birth of his first baby daughter he started a design store focusing on kids design. During this session Tom will share how he translated his blog into a brand and he runs his succesful (web)shop wolf & wolkje.

PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday you can choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey, 2 hours) OR 2 Break-out Sessions (orange, 1 hour each). You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Speakers

Tom Cole

Blogger, Woonblog.be

Tom Cole founded woonblog.be in 2013 which quickly became the best known interior blog in Belgium. It resulted in a career change making creative content for magazines, tv and collaborations with the biggest interior brands. Tom made two bestseller interior books and started with the birth of his first baby daughter a design store focusing on kids design: wolf & wolkje.

Saturday October 1, 2016 14:30 - 15:30
UvA4

Break-out Session

14:30

BREAK-OUT - Styling tips & tricks for Instagram

Limited Capacity full

Must: If you want to learn inside tips & tricks to improve your Instagram styling
Femke Dekker from Femkeido will start the class with some styling theory. She will share her favourite examples on how to improve the styling for your Instagram pictures. This session won't be only about listening: you will be divided in teams to practice yourself. There will be styling props available from Brabantia and Femke's shop. The best Instagram pic will win a special price.

PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday you can choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey, 2 hours) OR 2 Break-out Sessions (orange, 1 hour each). You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Speakers

Femke Dekker – ter Meulen @femkeido

Owner, Femkeidoblog.nl

I am an Interior Designer and blogger who loves to combine prints and colour with a serene base. Within 3 years I built up a team with 5 people and 2 locations. We do interior projects for the residential market and companies and we work for television programmes.

Sponsors

Brabantia

Saturday October 1, 2016 14:30 - 15:30
Erasmus 2

Break-out Session

14:30

BREAK-OUT - Visual Identity

Limited Capacity filling up

Must: if you want to strengthen the visual identity of your blog

Carlotte from branding studio OCHER will share the main ingredients of a strong visual identity with you. Why is it so important and how do you apply one to your own blog? With these tips & tricks you'll be able to take some big steps.

PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday you can choose 1 Mini Masterclass (grey, 2 hours) OR 2 Break-out Sessions (orange, 1 hour each). You can’t follow 1 Mini Masterclass + 1 Break-out Session. If you select this combination we will manually unsubscribe you from the Break-out Session, so someone else can register for this session.

Speakers

Carlotte Mos

Brand strategist & designer, OCHER

With both a strategic marketing background and art school I know like no other how to combine strategy with creativity. With many years of experience and enormous enthusiasm, I like nothing better than to determine direction, create and design for creative entrepreneurs, | companies and individuals I am typified by clients as creative, enthusiastic, strategic, resourceful, cheerful, analytical, social, versatile and inspiring. | | OCHER is a... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2016 14:30 - 15:30
Erasmus 1

Break-out Session

15:30

Break

Saturday October 1, 2016 15:30 - 16:00
Foyer Erasmus + Vide

Saturday Program

16:00

KEYNOTE - Blogging full time: how to turn your hobby into a living

Must: if you want to grow your blog and would love some insider advice

After just two years of blogging about hotspots, lifestyle and travel Anne de Buck quitted her job as a marketing manager to travel the world for a living. Now she wakes up in a different city almost every week looking for the coolest places to create city guides. Yourlittleblackbook.me now is the largest travel blog in the country with over 185.000 unique visitors each month, two published books and a city guide app. In this blog Anne will share her best tips and practices on how to earn money with your blog and turn it into a brand.

Speakers