The International Podcasting Expo, an virtual expo being held online April 20-21, 2007, will offer over 35 audio/visual educational sessions led by podcasters from around the world.

Sessions include:

• introductions to recording, editing and mixing audio using free programs such as Audacity, Wavepad and Mixpad;
• an introduction to video production using Techsmith‚Äôs Camtasia; and
• information on podcasting technologies and services.

Other classes provide strategies for podcasting for profit, as well as for increased search engine ranking.Attendees will receive free recording, editing and mixing software, a lifetime license of Pamela Pro for Skype, a free multi-media Podcasting Handbook as well as door prizes and freebies.

Registration for the online event is $49.95. Groups of 10 or more can receive discounted tickets. In addition, three free audio/visual sessions will be offered, including:

• Step-By-Step Podcasting, by Podblog.dk‚Äôs Karin Hoegh;
• Promoting Your Podcast, by author Jason Van Orden
• Legally Using Music on Podcasts, by George Smyth of the Association of Music Podcasting.

Details are available at the International Podcasting Expo site.