| Monday Jan 31 |
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| 2:00pm – 9:00pm |
Conference Registration Desk Open (Hotel Lobby) |
| 4:00pm – 8:00pm |
Exhibitor Set-up in Wedgewood Ballroom |
Tuesday Feb 1 |
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| 7:00am – 7:00pm |
Conference Registration Desk Open (Hotel Lobby) |
| 7:30am – 9:00am |
Breakfast (Wilshire Room) |
| 8:00am – 7:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Open (Wedgewood Ballroom) |
| 9:30am – 10:30am |
Workshop: Domain Monetization Basics from Parking to CPL to CPA (Starlight Ballroom)
Experts: Jeff Bartlett, Howard Hoffman, Jamie MacMillan, Joerg Schnermann
Moderator: Frank Schilling
While this session is targeted to beginners and intermediates, advanced domain investors may also learn a thing or two from our expert panelists. Monetization options will be discussed, including parking, affiliate, lead generation, and content/development models. Bring lots of questions because we are allocating plenty of time for Q&A.
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| 10:30am – 11:00am |
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Wedgewood Ballroom) |
| 11:00am – 11:15am |
Welcome Remarks (Starlight Ballroom)
Peter Celeste SVP & GM, DomainSponsor |
| 11:15am – 12:15pm |
Presentation: Internet Vital Signs (Starlight Ballroom)
Eli Goodman Search Evangelist, comScore
Eli will share interesting statistical insights on user, keyword and advertising category trends gathered from comScore's Media Metrix suite of products. He will also discuss key metrics indicating the growing influence of social media, mobile media, and video content. Q&A to follow his presentation. |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Lunch Under the Fig Tree - Sponsored by InterNetX |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
Presentation: State of the Industry: 2011 and Beyond (Starlight Ballroom)
Jeff Kupietzky CEO and President of Oversee.net
Jeff will present his top 10 prophecies for 2011. His presentation will equip you with interesting insights on how technology, finance, consumer and other trends will impact the way everyone connected to the domain industry does business in 2011 and beyond. Improve your ability to successfully deal with these key trends by attending this important State of the Domain Industry Address. |
| 3:00pm – 4:15pm |
Keynote Presentation: Luck & Perspective (Starlight Ballroom) - Sponsored by VERISIGN, Inc.
Bob Parsons CEO and Founder of Go Daddy
Bob will not only provide valuable insights into the domain name business, but will also share his story of "Luck and Perspective" in ways that will inspire people looking to improve their businesses and their lives. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear this visionary leader and internet marketing innovator speak. |
| 4:15pm – 5:00pm |
Coffee & Snack Break in Exhibit Hall - Sponsored by DotAsia |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
Moniker Low & No Reserve Live Domain Name Auction (Starlight Ballroom)
Cocktails served. |
| 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Polynesian Paradise Party in the Fairmont Pool Terrace & Miramar Gardens - Sponsored by .CO
This opening night networking reception and dinner featured Polynesian music and dancers plus a signature Island .COcktail. There also qas a "Worst Hawaiian Shirt" contest with the winner receiving a bottle of Dom Perignon. |
Wednesday Feb 2
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| 7:00am – 6:00pm |
Conference Registration Desk Open (Hotel Lobby) |
| 7:30am – 9:00am |
Breakfast (Wilshire Room) |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Open (Wedgewood Ballroom) |
| 09:30am – 10:30am |
Workshop: Top Ten Steps to Building a Winning Website(Starlight Ballroom)
Experts: Jay Berkowitz
Whether you're planning a start-up or building out a parked domain, you can maximize your chances for attracting and converting traffic by following a handful of critical steps related to landing page design, optimizing content, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), on-site offers and forms,user-generated content, and driving traffic from social media. Bring a notepad, because you'll need it to write down all the great tips! Plenty of time for Q&A, too.
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| 10:30am – 11:00am |
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Wedgewood Ballroom) |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm |
Panel: Acquiring and Monetizing Traffic Using Local, Mobile, Social and Video (Starlight)
Experts: Massimo Burgio, Branden Claisse, Bruce Crair, Richard Jalichandra
Moderator: Scott Morrow
Our expert panelists will discuss how local, social, mobile, and video are merging to meet user content needs. They will then discuss the latest advertiser and publisher trends and techniques in acquiring and monetizing traffic from these increasingly popular and important sources. Bring your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and SmartPhone App questions.
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| 12:00pm – 1:30pm |
Lunch Under The Fig Tree - Sponsored by AusRegistry International |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
PITCHfest Contest (Starlight Ballroom)
Judges: Andries de Villiers, Scott Jarus, John Morris, Jeff Cohn
Moderator: Peter Celeste
This year, our PITCHfest session will give 10 finalists a rare chance to present their innovative product or idea to our audience of over 600 internet professionals. Each finalist will be given exactly 5 minutes to present. No follow-up questions, no critique. This will be a rapid-fire contest presenting the audience with as many innovative ideas as possible. Be sure to take notes so that you can vote for the People's Choice winner at the end of the session. We’re sure you’ll discover products and ideas capable of helping your business grow and succeed. Click here for details, official rules, and to submit your idea for PITCHfest. |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Coffee & Snack Break in Exhibit Hall (Wedgewood Ballroom) |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
Panel: Opportunities in ccTLDs, IDNs and gTLDs (Starlight Ballroom)
Experts: Daniel Dryzek, Daniel Eisenhut, Ken Hansen, Adrian Kinderis, Joerg Schweiger, Andrew Snow
Moderator: Mason Cole
This session will help both new and advanced Domain Investors learn how to weigh the opportunities versus risks related to ccTLD, IDN and nTLD domains. Are there huge untapped opportunities awaiting the savvy investor? Come find out.
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| 8:00pm – 11:00pm |
Golden Era of Hollywood Party at SkyBar - Sponsored by VERISIGN, Inc.
The Mondrian Hotel’s famous rooftop SkyBar sits on the Sunset Strip overlooking the bright lights of Hollywood. This elegant networking party featured music from the Golden Era, cigarette/candy girls, and a classic black and white movie projected onto the building facade. A glamorous group of synchronized swimmers plus a mermaid entertained us all. |
Thursday Feb 3
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| 7:00am – 6:00pm |
Conference Registration Desk Open (Hotel Lobby) |
| 7:30am – 9:00am |
Breakfast (Wilshire Room) |
| 8:00am – 6:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Open (Wedgewood Ballroom) |
| 09:30am – 10:30am |
Workshop: Tips and Strategies for Buying and Selling Domains (Starlight Ballroom)
Experts: Michael Berkens, Larry Fischer, Tessa Holcomb, Jason Miner, Kathy Nielsen
Moderator: Lisa Box
For buyers, our expert panelists will offer advice on where to buy, how to do keyword research, and what factors to consider when deciding on a fair purchase price. For sellers, the panelists will talk about pricing strategies, distribution options, and the escrow and transfer process. This is a great opportunity to ask industry pros for tips.
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| 10:30am – 11:00am |
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Wedgewood Ballroom) |
| 11:00am – 12:15pm |
Fireside Chat: Ben Mezrich, Author of "The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal"
Ben has created his own highly addictive genre of nonfiction, chronicling the amazing stories of young geniuses making tons of money on the edge of impossibility, ethics, and morality. His current book about the founding of Facebook has been turned into the top grossing movie “The Social Network”. Ben is the author of 11 books, including the wildly successful Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions. Don’t miss this chance to hear his riveting stories. |
| 12:15pm – 1:30pm |
Lunch Under The Fig Tree |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Panel: The Latest/Greatest SEO and SEM Tips (Starlight Ballroom)
Experts: Andy Atkins-Krueger, Bruce Clay, Seth Dotterer, Danny Sullivan
Moderator: Ryan Berryman
How often should you update your website and social media content? What are the latest best practices for identifying and getting quality back-links? How will Google Instant affect your SEO strategies? What are the pros and cons of Google’s new lineup of AdWords formats? What are the keys to SEO/SEM success in multiple languages and countries? Take advantage of this highly respected panel of experts by bringing your most insightful, challenging questions.
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| 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Wedgewood Ballroom) |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
Moniker Live Premium Domain Name Auction (Starlight Ballroom)
Cocktails and appetizers served. |
| 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Women In Domaining Reception (Malibu Bungalow)
Sponsored by DOMAINfest, this was a cocktail and appetizer reception for the women attending DOMAINfest Global. |
| 8:00pm – 1:00am |
Third Annual Fundraising Party at the Playboy Mansion brought to you by DomainSponsor
Hosted by Playmates Jennifer Walcott and Suzanne Stokes, we once again had tons of fun at this world famous venue raising funds for Jenny McCarthy's Generation Rescue Autism Foundation. |
Friday Feb 4
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| 7:30am – 10:00am |
Breakfast |
| 10:00am – 2:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Tear Down |
