DOMAINfest New York: Agenda

This is shaping up to be a networking event that you simply should not miss. Attendees have already signed up from Australia, Hong Kong, UK, Czech Republic, Dubai, and Brazil, not to mention 11 different states across the U.S.

 

And based on the quality and quantity of speakers and invited experts, it is also shaping up to be an outstanding event for gathering the kind of knowledge you need to improve your business decisions. See agenda below for details.


Registration is only $175.  Includes all sessions, lunch, auction, and dinner cocktail party.

 

 

Power Networking Day - Wednesday August 18, 2010
8:00am – 8:00pmDOMAINfest Registration desk open

8:00am – 9:30amInformal Networking
Pick up your show badge early and mingle over coffee and sweet rolls with fellow attendees. A great way to kick off this Power Networking Day.

9:30am – 10:30amWelcome (Ballroom 1)
Peter Celeste SVP & GM, DomainSponsor

Opening Remarks: 5 Myths About The Domain Industry
Jeff Kupietzky CEO & President, Oversee.net
The future prosperity of the domain industry often looks cloudy thanks to myths propagated by people from both inside and outside the industry. Jeff will shine a bright spotlight on 5 of these myths and share his thoughts for why these myths should actually be looked upon as opportunities for an industry that has the knowledge, technology and drive to win.

10:30am – 11:00amInternet Vital Signs
Naresh Rekhi Director Product Management, comScore Inc.
Naresh 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.

11:00am – 12:00pm
Keynote sponsored by Epik.com
David Mason Senior Vice President, AOL Content Platform
In this fireside chat, you will be amongst the first in the domain industry to hear about AOL's plans to launch a scalable content platform for publishers in early 2011. AOL's content library of articles and videos will be designed to produce a high quality, relevant user experience. David will discuss how AOL plans on achieving that goal, and why it will result in advantages for advertisers and publishers alike. Brief Q&A with audience included.

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch sponsored by DomainAdvertising.com. Win a free iPad from DomainAdvertising!

1:30pm – 3:30pm
Power Networking - Meet the Experts 1-on-1 brought to you by MonikerBrokerage.com
Experts in carefully selected topics will be invited to answer your questions. Attendees will be allowed to walk around from one expert to another engaging in 1-on-1 and small group discussions. A great way to get answers to critical questions and walk away with valuable advice.

  • Topic 1: Local Search Trends – Is it Time to Invest?
    Experts: Andrew Allemann, David Asplund, Elliot Silver, Frank Langston, Steven Kaziyev
    How is the growth in smartphones influencing local search trends? Are consumers increasing their usage of geo keywords in desktop browser searches? When is the right time to invest in long tail geo domains for parking or build-out? Jump into the debate with leading experts.

  • Topic 2: How to Get the Most out of Affiliate Marketing
    Experts: Dan Ho, Evan Horowitz, Reed Shelley, Adam Weiss
    Is it better to monetize via widgets, banners, or dynamic content? What is the best way to optimize a landing page to drive clicks? Which affiliate ad networks are the best? Do some offer better monetization in specific verticals? Lots of options. Lots of questions. The experts will be ready to shed light on the opportunities and tactics associated with affiliate marketing.

  • Topic 3: Online Advertising Trends
    Experts: Jay Berkowitz, Adam Epstein, Roderick Moon,Tom Rusling, Hui Tam,
    Topic 3: Online Advertising Trends What verticals will see the most growth in online advertising spend in the next few years? How do advertisers plan to use social media to build brands and drive traffic? What online advertising tactics work best for the top demographic profiles? The experts will help you gain the perspective you need to make intelligent domain buying, parking, and build-out decisions.

  • Topic 4: Legal Q&A
    Experts: John Berryhill, Ari Goldberger, Todd Greene
    Always a very popular networking topic, this is your chance to ask legal experts for their opinions on issues impacting your domain investment business. The experts will also be offering their thoughts on potential regulatory environment changes that you’ll need to factor into your business planning for the future.

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Moniker Live Premium Domain Name Auction
Will include category defining domains such as Rate.com, Stocks.com, Quotes.com and hundreds more. Click here for a full list of domains available. See details on how to bid in person or remotely.


Introduction
Craig Snyder GM, Registrar & Aftermarket, Oversee.net

Explanation of Auction Process & Rules
Monte Cahn Founder, Moniker.com

 

7:30pm – 10:30pmDinner Networking Party sponsored by DomainSponsor


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Join us in New York City for the second event in our new series of DOMAINfest Power Networking Days.

 

Register today! Only $175 per person. Includes all sessions, lunch, auction, and dinner cocktail party.