Podfest 2016 will take place on February 25, 26, and 27. This will be Podfest’s second year in a row. Podfest is the gathering place for long time podcasters, new podcasters, and those who are thinking about starting podcasts. It is a special forum that offers actionable and strategic education, unique opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow podcasters and speakers, and access to the best podcasting resources.

The speakers for Podfest 2016 are:
* Dave Jackson – School of Podcasting
* Kate Erickson (via Skype) – Entrepreneur on Fire and Kate’s Take
* Glenn The Geek – Horse Radio Network
* Justin Crossley – The Brewing Network
* Natalie Eckdahl – Biz Chix Podcasters
* Liz Covart – Ben Franklin’s World
* Katie Krimitsos – Biz Women Rock
* Niel Guilarte – All Things Post
* Steve Cherubino – The Producer Podcast
* Danny Pena – Gamer Tag Radio
* Omar Zenhom (via Skype) – The $100 MBA
* Jeff Brown – Read to Lead

The venue for Podfest 2016 will be the Ramada Westshore Hotel in Tampa, Florida. It is suggested that you mention that you are with PODFEST when you book a room so that you can receive their special group room rate. There are different prices depending on if you want to attend one day, two days, or all three days.

The first day of Podfest 2016 is actually an additional day. It is for people who are looking to start a podcast or who have started shows within the past year. The purpose is to answer all your how-to questions. The following two days of Podfest 2016 includes speakers, lunch, and an after party.