As I said in a previous post earlier this month, I’ll be speaking at three upcoming events about maximizing miles and points, and on the nominations committee of The Freddies, so I wanted to personally invite TPG readers to each. I really enjoy meeting readers in person, and I could use your support, so please consider attending any or all of these events. There are a few updates about times and registration, so please read carefully to make sure you can attend any/all that you are interested in.Chicago Frequent Flyer Seminars: Registration and ticket sales have opened up for the 2012 Chicago Seminars, which will take place October 12-14. I’m co-hosting the event with fellow blogger and friend Rick a.k.a The Frugal Travel Guy and it’s sure to be a great weekend filled with over 500 mileage enthusiasts. You can check out this FlyerTalk thread for more details, and I’ll be giving a talk on Transfers and Bonus Category Credit Cards on that Saturday afternoon. Tickets sell out fast, so be sure to get yours soon. In the meantime, here is the preliminary schedule:October 12Friday 6:30-7:20 PM Rookie Bootcamp: with Dave Homyak7:30-8:30 Delta SkyPesos to Delta Gold: with John Nielsen ORTravel Technology with Cliff StrattonOctober 13Saturday 7-8:15 Breakfast8:30-10Beginner: FF 101 Pudding Guy and Credit Cardsfor Newbies with Rick Ingersoll ORAdvanced: Itasoftware and Expert Flyer withCara Kreft and Chris Lopinto10-10:15 AM Coffee Break10:30 to Noon Beginner: US Airways Grand Slam with MommyPoints and Elite Status- Challenges and Fasttrackswith BikeGuy/Pudding Guy OR Advanced: Captain Denny Flanagan AuthorNoon to 1 PM Lunch1-2:45 PM Beginners: Mileage Runs with Ben Schalippig ORAdvanced: Transfers and Bonus Category CreditCards with Brian Kelly2:45 -3PM Coffee BreakSign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.3-5PM Beginners: Award Booking with Ben Schlappig Advanced: Moderated Airline Breakout Sessionswith Geoffco (top tier status all 3 alliances)5-6PM Meet the Speakers: Cash Bar/Hotel Lobby6-???? Advanced: Q and A Mileage Runs and AwardBooking with Ben Schalippig and Brian Kelly ORThe Cruising Crowd with Marshall JacksonSunday October 14Sunday 7-8:30 Breakfast8:30-10 AM Sponsors Workshop10-10:15 AM Coffee Break10:15-NoonBeginner: Belkin (Beaubo) as a BeginnerAdvanced: Hotel Breakout SessionNoon to 1PM Lunch1-3PM Beginner: Gift Card Churning with Frequent Milerand Shopping Mall Bonanzas with Hans Golden Advanced: Blogger Questions and Answers3-4PM Randy Petersen State of the IndustryOther Events:This weekend is the New York Times Travel Show: Sunday March 4, 2012. Jacob Javits Center. My talk will be in Seminar Room 1 from 1.30-2:15pm on Sunday March 4th. Tickets are $15 ($5 off if you use an Amex card) and free for under 18.Also, just a reminder to vote in The Freddie Awards. The ceremony itself will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the Renaissance Newark Airport and I’ve arranged to get a table for TPG readers, so get ready for some ticket giveaways. You can cast your vote HERE.Registration is open for Frequent Traveler University . Following the Freddies, from Friday-Sunday, April 27-29, 2012, there will be workshops on miles and points by the top experts and many chances to meet representatives from airline and hotel programs. You can find the details here on Milepoint and purchase your tickets here.[card card-name=‘Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express ’ card-id=‘22035076’ type=‘javascript’ bullet-id=‘1’]
