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Trying to get your social on this  summer? Look no further. We’ve put our heads together to pull together some events that can help keep you up to speed in social, digital and mobile media.

So check out the first installment of our recommendations. These  events  offer opportunities to learn about emerging trends and network with other professionals.

And check back. We’ll also be attending some events and posting our insights and recaps right here, too!

#140char Conference, June 19-20, New York

Also known as the State of Now Conference, this two-day event will explore the effect of the real-time Internet on business and people, with a unique twist. The goal is to provide a platform for as many people as possible to share their ideas, so individual talks are 10 minutes and panel discussions are 10 to 20 minutes. This fast-paced event has more than 100 confirmed speakers who will share stories of how the Internet has changed their lives, focusing on the theme “Finding and Sharing Meaning.”

Social Media Conference, June 21-22, Los Angeles

The Social Media Conference is one of the largest events examining social media. Featuring both seminars and an exhibit hall, this event will feature communications experts from organizations including NBC Universal, Yahoo! and the U.S. Navy.

Tech Week, June 22 – 26, Chicago

This year’s conference is drawing some of the biggest brands together  focus on the ever growing power of digital information and how it’s become the new competitive edge in today’s society.

Mobile Dev Con, July 17-19, San Francisco

This conference offers opportunities for developers to dive deep into the latest building tools, as well as learn about larger trends from industry experts. Dual tracks for iOs and Android are offered, and speakers include representatives from Wireless Industry Partnership, Universal Mind, Cisco Systems, Inc. and Barnes & Noble.

CSS Summit, July 31- August 2, online

Web designers and developers can get up to speed on the implementation of new techniques available in CSS3, mobile concerns and other topics at this online-only conference. Speakers include representatives from Sass, Opera and Google.