DomainFest

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 4, 2008) – DomainSponsor(tm), the domain monetization business of Oversee.net and organizer of DOMAINfest Global ®, a franchise of premium conferences designed to promote and support the advancement of the domain industry, today published the agenda for DOMAINfest Global 2009. The third annual event will take place at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, California from January 28-30, 2009, with a pre-event Boot Camp on January 27.
DOMAINfest Global Agenda
This year’s agenda offers educational sessions and networking activities designed to help all attendees understand the changes under way in the Internet advertising and domain name industry and provide strategies to stay a step ahead.
DOMAINfest Global will conduct a pre-event Boot Camp for beginner or intermediate domain investors on Tuesday, January 27.     Expert speakers will explain investment fundamentals in four featured sessions:
*       Domain Industry Trends – What’s Your Action Plan?
*       Domain Monetization 101 & 201
*       Legal Issues to Consider as You Build Your Business
*       The Art & Science of Buying and Selling Domains
The Main Event, beginning on Wednesday, January 28, offers a full-day of learning as well as structured networking activities:
*       Domaining 2.0TM: What Does the Next Evolutionary Phase of Our Industry Look Like?
*       Keynoter Steve Wozniak on Conquering Change in the Technology Space
*       Domain Build-Out Showcase: Examples of Winning Build-Outs
*       Domain Build-Out Nuts and Bolts – What You Need to Know to Succeed
DOMAINfest Global rolls out the red carpet on Wednesday night with a reception and dinner party at Universal Studios from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. that includes exclusive access to the best areas of the park, including the rides and studio back lot tours.
Thursday, January 29 has two main sessions, which are followed by a Moniker ® Live Auction.
*       What Can We Expect from the Legal and Regulatory Environment
*       The Google Perspective: Winning over the Advertiser and Optimizing Site Performance through Analytics
After the structured networking activities that follow the Moniker Auction, DomainSponsor will be hosting the farewell dinner and party at a world-renowned entertainment venue to be announced soon.
“The DOMAINfest agenda is specifically designed to provide attendees with the tools they need to navigate the changes impacting our domain industry,” said Jeff Kupietzky, President of Oversee.net. “What makes this show unique show is that it blends valuable content with unbeatable entertainment and a ton of networking opportunities.   This is the industry’s largest gathering of domainers and those who serve the domain industry.   As a result, it’s a must attend event.”
Steve Wozniak Keynote Speaker
Steve Wozniak will be the keynote speaker on Wednesday, January 28. The Apple Computer, Inc. co-founder and Silicon Valley icon is one of the one of the most influential and colorful innovators in technology history and is credited with helping shape the personal computer industry with his Apple designs.
Moniker Auctions
DOMAINfest Global 2009 will also feature two Moniker live domain auctions.   Both auctions will offer domain investors and corporate branding executives a collection of exceptionally valuable, marquee domain names.   Participants can bid in person or online in real-time using free, downloadable software.   A Moniker Low and No Reserve Live Auction will be held on January 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and a Moniker Premium Live Auction will be held on January 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.     The Extended Online Auction will be January 29 to February 5.
DOMAINfest Connect
To enhance networking before, during and after the January 2009 event, DOMAINfest Global now offers an online networking community called DOMAINfest Connect(tm).   This free online community is open to anyone involved in the domain industry.   Members do not need to be a registered DOMAINfest Global attendee to join DOMAINfest Connect.
Registration Information
Visit the DOMAINfest website to register for the event: http://www.domainfest.com.   Registration, which includes all sessions, meals and official parties is $895 through December 31, 2008 and increases to $995 through January 26, 2009.   On-site registration is $1195. Domain Industry Boot Camp admission can be purchased as an add-on for $100 and includes the sessions, lunch, reception, and dinner.
About DOMAINfest
DOMAINfest is a premier conference and marketplace built to promote and support the advancement of the domain industry. Founded and hosted by DomainSponsor, the domain monetization division of Oversee.net, DOMAINfest brings domain industry and Internet professionals together to learn, network, and do business. To register or to get more information about DOMAINfest Global 2009, including sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please visit http://www.domainfest.com or e-mail info@domainfest.com.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 DomainFest Global conference which will take place January 28-30, 2009 in Hollywood, California. Wozniak, who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs, is a dynamic speaker, and it will be good to hear him speak. I was at the 2008 DomainFest in Hollywood, and thought it was a fantastic show. I am planning to attend the show, and am now looking forward to hearing Steve Wozniak speak.
From the Press Release:
STEVE WOZNIAK, LEGENDARY ENTREPRENEUR AND CO-FOUNDER OF APPLE COMPUTER, INC., WILL HEADLINE 2009 DOMAINFEST GLOBAL EVENT IN HOLLYWOOD
Los Angeles, CA (October 16, 2008) – DomainSponsor(tm), the domain monetization division of Oversee.net, announced today that Steve Wozniak will be the keynote speaker at the third annual DOMAINfest(tm) Global event scheduled for January 28-30, 2009 in Hollywood, Calif. The Apple Computer, Inc. co-founder and Silicon Valley icon is one of the most influential and colorful innovators in technology history, and is credited with helping shape the personal computer industry with his Apple designs.
For his achievements at Apple Computer, Inc. in 1985, President Reagan awarded Wozniak the National Medal of Technology, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. In 2000, Wozniak was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment.
In recent years, Wozniak has been involved with other Apple alumni in developing a number of telecommunications and technology companies. He also is a founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which confronts cutting-edge issues defending free speech, privacy, innovation, and consumer rights today. In 2006, Wozniak (also known as “The Woz”) published his autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon.
“It’s a great honor to have Steve Wozniak join us as keynote speaker at DOMAINfest Global 2009,” Lawrence Ng, Oversee’s CEO and co-founder said. “His innovative thinking and pioneering spirit inspires all of us. Guests at DOMAINfest are sure to walk away with a renewed sense of entrepreneurial determination after listening to Steve’s insights and experiences.”
DOMAINfest Global is an annual event providing networking and educational opportunities to a wide range of professionals interested in or involved with the domain industry. Guests will include online advertising experts, domain publishers, domain monetization experts, SEO/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 register for DOMAINfest Global 2009 and to get more information about the event, including sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.
To enhance networking before, during and after the January 2009 event, DOMAINfest Global now offers a web 2.0 online networking community called DOMAINfest Connect(tm). This free online community is open to anyone involved in the domain industry. Members do not need to be a registered DOMAINfest Global attendee to join DOMAINfest Connect(tm). After entering profile information, individuals can instantly find and connect with other community members who have similar personal and professional interests. For details or to join, visit http://www.domainfestconnect.com