The Hispanic PR Blog, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) and PR Newswire are joining forces to make history in 2010 by presenting the first ever Hispanic Public Relations and Social Marketing Conference in Dallas, TX May 10-12, 2010. “This conference will provide attendees with professional development, career and networking opportunities razor-focused on Hispanic PR and social marketing,” said conference co-creator Manny Ruiz, the nation’s leading blogger on Hispanic public relations and the founder of Hispanic PR Wire. “We will deliver a world-class, must-attend event that will become the premier annual showcase for all that our Hispanic PR/social marketing industry has to offer.” “This conference is being scheduled at a critically important time for both HPRA and the Hispanic market,” said John Echeveste, HPRA co-founder and senior adviser. “This year, HPRA celebrated its 25th anniversary and, in 2010, will expand its national presence, while the upcoming U.S. Census and the continued growth of social media will underscore the importance of the national Hispanic market. As the leading organization for Hispanic public relations professionals, HPRA is pleased to co-present this conference to demonstrate the effective role that PR plays in Hispanic marketing and the creativity and innovation that our members are providing in leading the social media revolution,” added Echeveste. The full, detailed conference agenda/speakers will be released in early January but sponsorships and registrations are already available at the conference web site, www.HispanicPRConference.com or by contacting show director Ray Bianchi at 708-620-9738. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Dallas. .