I wanted to pass along information on a social media and Web 2.0 conference in New York City on Monday November 16, 2009 through Thursday November 19, 2009.  O’Reilly Media, Inc. and TechWeb are presenting the Web2Expo. Web2Expo showcases the latest Web 2.0 business models, development paradigms and design strategies for the builders of the next-generation Web. Part tradeshow, part education, and all networking, Web2Expo is considered a must-attend event on the East Coast.

This year Web2Expo is offereing free passes that includes access to the expo hall, all keynote sessions, all sponsored sessions, Web2Open presented by Podcamp Foundation, Launch Pad, Birds of a Feather Sessions, and a Booth Crawl. If you would like to attend Web2Open for free, register for an Expo Only pass using code webny09opn now through November 15, 2009.

Web2Open, presented by the PodCamp Foundation, is Web 2.0 Expo’s “unconference” – a free, community-driven event happening at Javits Conference Center in New York City, where you can connect with other participants to discuss Web 2.0 topics and questions. As an unconference, there will be a mix of pre-scheduled content and an open grid for attendees to add sessions via an onsite grid. All talks will emphasize participation and conversation over presentations.

Wednesday November 18 and Thursday November 19 are the two Web2Open dates, but expo floor passes as well as the other free benefits are ongoing throughout the week.  Hope to see you there!