It has always tickled me that virtual world conferences take place in the real. I am not an aficionado of virtuality, but I do not understand why everyone has to catch a plane, rent a car, stay in a hotel and eat conference food to learn how to be successful in the virtual world.

However, if virtual world media is your niche, you may want to visit the links below.
Virtual World Expo - September 3-4, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA
Virtual Worlds London - October 20-21, 2008 - London, England
Virtual Worlds 2009 - Conference - Spring 2009 - New York City
Virtual Worlds Management, a division of Show Initiative, LLC, is the leading virtual worlds trade media company.