4 Geek Events in the US for 2013

There has never been a better time to be a geek, with thousands of new apps, gadgets, protocols, and general wonders to behold with each passing month. If there is any downside, it is only that keeping up with it all while separating the useful and cool from the passing and useless can be nearly impossible as humanity's technical prowess continues to expand.

With that in mind, being a full-time geek means staying up on all of the latest developments in the web and technology sector - check out any of these four geek events in the US for 2013 to keep your knowledge on the cutting edge:

1. BRITE Conference

If your geeky side is part of your professional life, you'll want to consider checking out the BRITE Conference, an event that promises to unite more than 500 business leaders from a variety of niches to discuss and learn about the technologies that are powering the future of the service and manufacturing industries.

This event will touch on everything from mobile web design to 3D printing, making a case for the technologies that you'll want to cast your professional focus on over the next 12 months, and helping you to build and sustain the best possible business practices, all in the name of increased profitability.

When and Where: Stop in at the prestigious Columbia University in New York City on March 4-5, 2013 in order to take part in this year's BRITE Conference.

2. OnMedia NYC 2013

No matter where your personal and professional interests lie, it is almost guaranteed that social media plays some role in either or both, and the OnMedia NYC 2013 conference is the place to be if you want to learn to better utilize it in your endeavors!

Playing host to self-employed entrepreneurs and bigwig corporate executives alike, this event promises to cast its focus on all things social media, including personal use, advertising, and brand-building, all in an effort to better acquaint you with the tools of both today, and the future. Whether you've got a professional stake in Twitter and Facebook or not, you'll find lots of fun and useful information here!

When and Where: Also taking place in New York City, the OnMedia NYC 2013 event will run from March 18-19, 2013 at Sentry Centers in Manhattan. Use this site to find hotels to book: Lower East Side NYC

3. TechCrunch Disrupt NYC 2013

If you're the kind of geek who likes to combine good ideas with common sense business-savvy, the TechCrunch Disrupt NYC event is the place for you! This unique conference will host a hackathon for coders, a showcase and competition of startups, and many other unique offerings, making it a perfect home for nerds of all persuasions.

When and Where: Feel like hanging around the Big Apple for a spell? TechCrunch Disrupt NYC 2013 will take place from April 27 through May 1, 2013.

4. Future Insights Live

For the second year in a row, tech enthusiasts are invited to attend the Future Insights Live conference in Las Vegas, an event aimed at discussing and learning about the future of the web at large, including mobile apps, web design, coming technologies, and how to implement it all in your own online plans.

Optional workshops will be offset by great networking opportunities, getting you up close with some of the sharpest minds in the tech and web sectors in an effort to broaden your toolset and lengthen your contact list, all while having a fantastic time in Sin City!

When and Where: As if you need an excuse to visit the fun and lights that are Las Vegas, Future Insights Live will take place in that city from April 29 until May 2, 2013.