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TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 04 05 05 06 07 08 09 10-11 12 14 EVENT DETAILS WHO WE ARE WHAT TO EXPECT WHO ATTENDS ATTENDANCE INFORMATION EXHIBITOR BENEFITS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES OUR GOALS MEDIA STRATEGY AGENDA CONTACT US 02 #NamesCon
EVENT DETAILS WHERE Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Convention Centre 3801 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA WHEN January 28-31, 2018 We recommend attendees arrive on Saturday January 27, and depart late on Wednesday January 31 or anytime thereafter. HOTEL Book your hotel now using this link: /hotel We have secured preferred group rates and a discounted resort fee for NamesCon guests. 03 #NamesCon
WHO WE ARE Since its founding in 2013, NamesCon s flagship event in Las Vegas has grown to be the largest and most anticipated domain industry event of the year. And no wonder our 2017 conference drew nearly 1300 delegates from around the world to focus their energies on this dynamic industry. With the explosive growth of new TLDs and rapid expansion of internet connectivity worldwide, the domain industry promises to remain one of the most energized and important markets in technology. NamesCon was acquired by WorldHostingDays in 2016 so that both organizations could benefit from the synergies between the domain, hosting and cloud industries. Our teams now jointly produce more than ten industry events internationally each year, from blockbuster global shows to highly focused regional events and invite-only CXO retreats. Not only do we produce world-class educational sessions and exhibition opportunities, we can throw one helluva party. 04 #NamesCon
WHAT TO EXPECT Attendees and exhibitors have the opportunity to partake in a wide range of activities from small expert-led conversations to moderated panel discussions; fireside chats with industry leaders to keynote talks with renowned speakers. In the evenings we host a variety of opportunities to network and let loose with games, dinners, and entertainment provided by DJs and live performers. Notable highlights include our Opening Reception; an exciting live Domain Auction; and the WaterNight Gala a red-carpet affair to benefit the WaterSchool charity. WHO ATTENDS Our attendees come from many different countries, and while they all share an interest in domaining, they work in a wide variety of industries. We at NamesCon believe in fostering diversity in the workplace, with a particular focus on the domain name industry. We continually strive to reflect this ethos in our conference programming and outreach activities. 05 #NamesCon
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Attendee ticket prices range from early bird rates of $199 to a final door price of $999. These standard passes unlock admission to all sessions and keynotes, evening networking events (except those that are RSVP-only), and the domain auction. VIP tickets will be made available for the first time in 2018, offering all the benefits of a standard attendee pass, plus: VIP status identified on badge, expedited event admission, VIP concierge services, invited guest check-in at Tropicana Hotel, VIP session seating, access to the NamesCon VIP Lounge with daily catered lunch, special programming, and exclusive swag. A limited number of VIP tickets will be released. *infographic statistics from NamesCon 2017 06 #NamesCon
EXHIBITOR BENEFITS We have designed our 2018 exhibit hall with a variety of booth spaces to suit every need, whether you re a small one-person startup or an established multi-national corporation. Exhibitors have the freedom to reserve space only and custom-build a swanky booth, or opt for one our turnkey exhibit packages so you can just show up with your marketing materials in hand and start networking! With a varied cross-section of attendees and an exhibition floor that functions as the town hall hub of our entire conference, your presence at NamesCon is sure to generate strong leads for your business. We ll even provide a free lead retrieval tool for our exhibitors to help you achieve your ROI goals. *infographic statistics from NamesCon 2017 07 #NamesCon
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES NamesCon offers a diverse array of sponsorship placements that provide opportunities for your business to really connect with attendees, from VIP tickets to marketing support, logo and signage placements to social activities, and more. To review our sponsorship options in full, please visit: /sponsorships *infographic statistics from NamesCon 2017 08 #NamesCon
OUR GOALS Connect all aspects of the industry by inviting participation from registrars, registries, web hosting companies, attorneys, brand managers, domain name investors, start-ups, affiliate marketing companies, parking companies, financial service providers, and individual end-users. Maintain affordability to ensure continued attendance growth every year. Facilitate valuable connections among all attendees through engaging social events and structured business networking opportunities. Host renowned keynote speakers to deliver inspirational personal success stories. Schedule informative sessions and workshops for hands-on learning opportunities. Continue to be a global show that nurtures international relationships and business. Introduce attendees to the Who s Who of the domain name industry. 09 #NamesCon
MEDIA STRATEGY NAMESCON BLOG A popular venue for industry profiles through our featured attendee and speaker profiles Reporting on industry trends and events all year round Original content is leveraged to benefit our exhibitors, speakers, and sponsors Event coverage from our in-house reporter is published daily during show dates MOBILE APP In 2017 we launched a conference app that assisted attendees and exhibitors to connect in meaningful ways including scheduling capabilities, social activity feeds, discussion boards, and tools for sponsors and exhibitors to elevate their conference profile NamesCon has a steadily growing digital footprint across many social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn SOCIAL MEDIA We use our channels to encourage relevant conversations and share industry-related news and event updates Our team will work with your marketing department to coordinate co-branded messaging leading up to NamesCon 10 #NamesCon
MEDIA STRATEGY NamesCon hosts the Speakers Corner in the Exhibit Hall, where media partners may conduct video interviews with speakers, attendees, and exhibitors VIDEOGRAPHY Two professional NamesCon photographers are present at conference venues to document sessions, activities, and candid moments among attendees, PHOTOGRAPHY sponsors, and exhibitors, with image galleries published daily NamesCon has a steadily growing digital footprint across many social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn WORLDWIDE COVERAGE We use our channels to encourage relevant conversations and share industry-related news and event updates Our team will work with your marketing department to coordinate co-branded messaging leading up to NamesCon 11 #NamesCon
AGENDA 8AM - 6PM 10AM - 6PM 8AM - 8PM 12PM - 5PM 12PM - 5PM 12PM - 6PM 5PM - 7PM 6PM - 7PM 7PM - 11PM Saturday January 27 Exhibitor load-in Registration and name badge pick up Early bird networking all day! Sunday January 28 Registration and name badge pick up Networking event Workshops Exhibitor set-up Women in Domaining Dinner VIP Champagne Lounge Opening Reception 11AM - 6PM 10AM - 5PM 6:30PM Monday January 29 Exhibit Hall open Keynotes and Sessions WaterNight Charity Gala & Dinner 11AM - 6PM 10AM - 5PM 4PM - 7PM 9PM - 1AM Tuesday January 30 Exhibit Hall open Keynotes and Sessions Domain Auction Wrap Party 10AM - 2PM 11AM 2PM - 5PM Wednesday January 31 Exhibit Hall open Closing Keynote Brunch Unconference *schedule is subject to change 12 #NamesCon
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CONTACT US Ready to book your booth space or reserve your sponsorship package? Sponsorship, exhibit and marketing inquiries may be directed to: Marketing team or press inquiries may be directed to: EVENT PRODUCER PRODUCER Terri Potratz terri@ Shallom Johnson shallom@ Sponsorship packages may be viewed online at /sponsorships All other inquiries may be directed to producers@ 14 #NamesCon
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