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Full DOMAINfest Global 2010 Agenda Set, Including Innovative Structured Networking Sessions
Attendee feedback leads to new start times for networking;Domain industry experts and attendees exchange ideas on key industry issuesLOS ANGELES, Calif. — DomainSponsor®, the domain monetization division of Oversee.net® and organizer of the DOMAINfest Global® conference, has announced a new format for its structured networking sessions as part of this year’s event which takes place January 26-28, 2010 in Santa Monica, California. Structured networking sessions have been scheduled each morning between 9:00am-10:30am to provide attendees with more flexibility and choice. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to ask subject matter experts and fellow DOMAINfest attendees for advice and opinions on important industry issues. Structured networking sessions include: Wednesday, January 27 Buying and Selling Domain Names Thursday, January 28 Website Development Tips New End-User Markets for Domain Names DOMAINfest General Session Panels DOMAINfest’s General Session Panels will once again be held in a fireside chat format to facilitate a more engaging dialog. The topics were formulated to address the most timely and important domain industry issues. At the end of each panel, the audience will have a chance to ask questions. This year’s lineup includes: Tuesday, January 26 This session will discuss the market potential of new global top-level domains like .younameit. Will they provide powerful online-marketing and branding opportunities? Panelists will offer perspectives on how to prepare for the coming of the new gTLDs. Mason Cole moderates a panel including include Ken Hansen, John Nevett, and Kurt Pritz. Wednesday, January 27 Expert panelists present examples of developed websites that lead their niches in attracting traffic and generating revenue. They will decode the key elements that make these websites great, providing numerous tips and tactics for attendee website projects. Moderated by Ron Sheridan, panelists will include Brian Gilbert, Rory Holland, Rick Waters, and Howard Wyner. Domain Names: How Prime Internet Real Estate Builds SEO and SEM Success Domain names are often overlooked – but absolutely essential – when it comes to attracting both organic and paid-search traffic. This panel of specialists will share real-life examples of how the right domain names – the right Internet real estate – can make a big difference in SEO and SEM results. The moderator is Ryan Berryman. Panelists include Bruce Clay, Dan Ho, Richard Jalchandra, Danny Sullivan, and Melodie Tao. PITCHfest and LAUNCHfest Contest Sessions The presentations of PITCHfest contest finalists will introduce attendees to new, innovative products or services designed to enhance traffic and revenue at parked or developed domain names. Judges for the contest include Frank Schilling, Adam Rioux, and Ron Sheridan. The LAUNCHfest contest will reward the most innovative and viable plan for building an online business around one of ten undeveloped, premium domain names made available by Oversee.net. Judges include David Liu, Douglas McPherson, and Richard Morganstern. CONTESTS begin at 12:00:00 pm (noon) (pT) on 11/20/09. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 am (pT) on 1/15/09. See official rules available at www.domainfest.com/launchfest and www.domainfest.com/pitchfest for entry instructions and prize details and terms. Contests open to individual legal residents of the United States who are the age of majority or older in their respective states of residence as of 11/20/09. Additional terms and restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. All federal, state and local rules and regulations apply. DFG Keynoter Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, is one of the most respected and successful business innovators in the new economy. As DOMAINfest’s keynote speaker, Tony will share his unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in life and in business. Moniker® Auctions
Fun Events Getty Center The Getty Center will be the venue for the DOMAINfest Networking Dinner Party scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Guests will have exclusive access to the West Pavilion and its collection of important works of art, as well as to the Special Exhibition Pavilion. Fundraising Party at the Playboy Mansion DomainSponsor® will be hosting its second annual fundraising event at the Playboy Mansion on January 28. This year’s proceeds will benefit Jenny McCarthy’s Generation Rescue Foundation. The event will be hosted by Playboy Playmates Tiffany Selby and Kara Monaco. Guests will be able to purchase raffle tickets for great prizes. One of the prizes will be two VIP tickets to join Jenny McCarthy & Jim Carrey at their annual fundraising Gala benefiting Generation Rescue. Sponsors The list of sponsors at DOMAINfest Global 2010 will include a wide range of leading service providers. Companies sponsoring and/or exhibiting at DOMAINfest include CPX Interactive, .CO, Banks.com/InterSearch.com, .ME, Affinity, EuroDNS, Skenzo, DomainMonster.com, Neustar, Parked.com, WhyPark.com, Sedo, Bank of America, DomainersChoice.com, Elephant Traffic, NameJet, TrafficMedia, VeriSign, AdKnowledge, Text-Link-Ads, DotAsia, DomainManagement.net, Trellian/Above.com, Casale Media, .AT, theWHIR, DomainAdvertising/Skenzo, AdMarketplace and The Water School. Registration Information Registration, which includes all sessions, meals and official parties, is available for $1,195 per guest from through January 24. The on-site per guest fee is $1,295. To register, go to http://www.domainfest.com/register. About DOMAINfest® Founded and hosted by DomainSponsor®, the domain monetization division of Oversee.net, the DOMAINfest® conference brings domain industry and Internet professionals together to learn, network, and do business. Attendees include online advertising experts, domain publishers, domain monetization experts, SEO and SEM specialists, website developers, online marketers, ad or affiliate network suppliers, search advertising providers, venture capitalists, bankers and trademark/legal advisors. Visit http://www.domainfest.com to review the agenda and register for DOMAINfest Global 2010. About Oversee.net Media Contacts: |
