Guide to DOMAINfest 2009 — DNW’s Practical
What to wear and what to see.
DOMAINfest 2009 kicks off tomorrow evening in Hollywood, California. The lineup is solid and this looks to be a great event. Here’s my “practical” guide to attending the show.
When to Arrive
If you’re fresh to domaining, or even intermediate, you ought to try to arrive Tuesday at noon. Tuesday is “bootcamp” day, and includes a number of excellent sessions. I’ll be speaking at 1:30.
Everyone else ought to arrive by Tuesday evening at 7:00. That’s when Moniker’s low and no reserve auction starts. Afterward is a welcome cocktail party.
If you fly into Burbank you will have a short trip to the conference. If you fly into LAX it may take a while. A taxi will cost you $50-$100. Town cars cost regarding the same. A cheaper alternative is a multi-drop point shuttle service or public transportation.
What to Wear
High temperatures ought to be in the high 60s to low 70s and lows in the 40s (Fahrenheit). Dress at the actual conference will range from jeans and t-shirts to business casual. You might see a handful of people in suits.
Wednesday evening’s entertainment is outside at Universal Studios, so you ought to bring a sweater or jacket.
For Thursday night’s party at the Playboy Mansion, suggested attire is what you would wear to a nice club or dinner. Suits/ties are not necessary.
What to See
I think the best session will be Session 5 on Thursday and the structured networking later that afternoon. Google’s Hal Bailey will be at both, and he agreed to participate ahead of Google disclosed it was going to start competing with DomainSponsor and other domain parking firms. It ought to be interesting to get his perspective — if he is willing to talk regarding it.
Thursday Night’s Party
Thursday’s party is a benefit at the Playboy Mansion. There are a few things you ought to know regarding the party.
First, be sure to remind your spouse that the only reason you’re going is since this is a benefit for AutismSpeaks.
Second, see “what to wear” above.
Third, DOMAINfest attendees won’t be the only ones there. DomainSponsor is the lead sponsor, but other organizations are involved.
Fourth, there will be a number of celebrities there counting Brady Anderson (Cleveland Indians), Kenny Lofton (Cleveland Indians), Jose Canseco (not a typo), Clyde Drexler (NBA star), Sugar Shane Mosley (boxer), Bernard Hopkins (boxer), Brian Bosworth (NFL), Orlando Jones (actor and comedian), and a few others.
