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| − | '''Domainfest''' is a global conference open for individuals or entities in the domain industry. Its primary objective is to provide an avenue for high quality learning and networking for those interested or engaged in domain business. | + | '''Domainfest''' is a global conference open for individuals or entities in the domain industry. Its primary objective is to provide an avenue for high quality learning and networking for those interested or engaged in domain business. Domainfest conferences are primarily focused on domain industry trends, advertising and marketing strategy, and domain investment opportunities.<ref>[http://www.domainfest.com/domain-basics Domain Industry Basics]</ref> Domain auctions are also conducted during the conference. |
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| − | Domainfest was created by [[DomainSponsor]] in 2006. DomainSponsor is primarily engaged in domain monetization and it is a subsidiary of [[Oversee.net]]. <ref>[http://www.domainfest.com/about Domainfest.com]</ref> | + | Domainfest was created by [[DomainSponsor]] in 2006. DomainSponsor is primarily engaged in domain monetization and it is a subsidiary of [[Oversee.net]].<ref>[http://www.domainfest.com/about Domainfest.com]</ref> |
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==Domainfest Global 2012== | ==Domainfest Global 2012== | ||
| − | The | + | The most recent conference was held at Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, California on January 31 to February 2, 2012. Twitter co-founder [[Biz Stone]] was be the keynote speaker. Based on the line-up of speakers, the event will focus on [[SEO|search engine optimization]] (SEO).<ref>[http://domainincite.com/twitter-co-founder-to-headline-domainfest/ Twitter co-founder to headline DOMAINfest]</ref> You can find the complete list of speakers [http://www.domainfest.com/DOMAINfestGlobal2012/experts here]. It was noted by [[Mike Berkens]], himself a famous [[domainer]], that DOMAINfest 2012 did not have any actual domainers on its lineup of speakers and experts.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/01/30/the-only-thing-missing-from-domainfest-speakers-experts-are-domainers/ The Only Thing Missing From DomainFest Speakers Experts Are Domainers, TheDomains.com]</ref> |
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| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Internet |
| Founded: | 2006 |
| Founder(s): | DomainSponsor |
| Headquarters: | 515 S. Flower Street Suite 4400, Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
| Country: | USA |
| Website: | www.domainfest.com |
| Key People | |
| Peter Celeste,Senior VP & General Manager, DomainSponsor Ron Sheridan, Director of Business Development for DomainSponsor | |
Domainfest is a global conference open for individuals or entities in the domain industry. Its primary objective is to provide an avenue for high quality learning and networking for those interested or engaged in domain business. Domainfest conferences are primarily focused on domain industry trends, advertising and marketing strategy, and domain investment opportunities.[1] Domain auctions are also conducted during the conference.
Domainfest was created by DomainSponsor in 2006. DomainSponsor is primarily engaged in domain monetization and it is a subsidiary of Oversee.net.[2]
Speakers
Some of the experts who serve as speakers to the Domainfest conferences include:[3]
- Andries de Villiers,President Revenue,adMarketplace
- Andy Atkins-Krueger,CEO, WebCertain Group
- Bob Parsons, CEO and Founder, GoDaddy
- Bruce Clay, President, Bruce Clay, Inc.
- Mason Cole, Vice President of Communications and Industry Relations, Oversee.net
- Paul Keating, Founder, Law.es
- Adrian Kinderis, Chief Executive Officer, AusRegistry International
- Steve Wozniak, Co-founder Apple
- Tina Dam, Director of ICANN IDN Program
- Pinky Brand, Director .mobi Registry for New Market Development
- Roger Collins, President Afternic.com
Domainfest Global 2012
The most recent conference was held at Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, California on January 31 to February 2, 2012. Twitter co-founder Biz Stone was be the keynote speaker. Based on the line-up of speakers, the event will focus on search engine optimization (SEO).[4] You can find the complete list of speakers here. It was noted by Mike Berkens, himself a famous domainer, that DOMAINfest 2012 did not have any actual domainers on its lineup of speakers and experts.[5]