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Agenda

Day 1 – February 11th

12pm – 5:30pm	Set up and registration Location: La Galeries 4 and 5
2:30pm – 4:30pm	Free time to explore New Orleans
6:00pm – 7:00pm	Welcome Cocktail Location: La Galeries 4 and 5
7:00pm – 10:00pm	The 2nd Annual Domainer Mardi Gras Crawfish Boil and Parade Viewing. Kick off your Domainer Mardi Gras 2010 experience by attending the legendary Camp St. Crawfish Boil. This is your chance to catch up with fellow colleagues and meet new ones while enjoying Cajun cuisine at its finest. Plenty of food and drinks will be available so come hungry. Finish up your evening watching the Krewes of Babylon, Muses and Chaos from Julia Street. Sponsored by:

Day 2 – February 12th

9:30am – 10:30am	Breakfast. Exhibits Open. Location: Mardi Gras Ballroom
10:30am – 10:45am	Opening Remarks
10:45am – 12pm	Session 1: Show me the Money! Domainer Mardi Gras 2010 is focusing on new revenue opportunities in the domain industry and to jumpstart the show, hear from 3 young professionals making a splash in the industry and having success at the same time. Join us for a refreshing conversation on unconventional techniques to build businesses on your domain assets. Speakers: Bruce Marler \| Patrick Carleton \| Sean Stafford Location: La Galeries 2 and 3
12pm – 1:15pm	Lunch Location: Mardi Gras Ballroom
1:30pm – 2:15pm	Reporter Roundtable Veteran industry bloggers Andrew Allemann of Domain Name Wire and Ron Jackson of DNJournal sit down for an intimate discussion on reporting in the domain industry. Come prepared to ask Andrew and Ron questions about their experiences getting that next story, how they got into the industry and what they think are the important issues facing domainers in 2010. This is one session you will not want to miss. Speakers: Andrew Allemann \| Ron Jackson Moderator: Michael Ward Location: La Galeries 2 and 3
2:15pm -2:45pm	Coffee Break Sponsored by:
2:45pm – 3:45pm	Session 2: So You Think You Can Build A Site? Lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid in developing a site. Domain development is the latest talk of the industry. But how easy, effective and realistic is it to build a business on a domain? In this session, get ready for a discussion with three domain development experts and learn what strategies to consider when building out a domain. Also learn about pitfalls to avoid. Speakers: The Castello Brothers \| Craig Rowe \| Elliot Silver Location: La Galeries 2 and 3
3:45pm – 5:00pm	Session 3: New TLDs. The good, the bad and the ugly! Destined to be the hot topic in 2010, new TLDS are coming fast! For the first time, hear from a truly cross section of domain name professionals as they discuss the critical issues around new TLDs and what it means for you. The panel experts are the best in the industry and will provide you a depth of knowledge to prepare you for new TLDs. Speakers: Mike Rodenbaugh \| Michael Berkens \| Jeffrey Eckhaus \| Ken Hansen \| John Berryhill Location: La Galeries 2 and 3 Sponsored by:
5:00pm – 6:00pm	Network and Exhibitor Visits Location: La Galeries 4 and 5
6:00pm – 8:00pm	Offsite Open Bar and Appetizers
6:00pm – 3:00am	Bourbon St. Balcony. Experience Mardi Gras like you never have before on a Bourbon St. Balcony. Party and network with fellow domainers in a setting that you will only get in New Orleans only at Domainer Mardi Gras 2010. And did we mention beads? This is the one party you will not want to miss! Sponsored by:

Day 3 – February 13th

9:30am – 10:30am	Breakfast. Exhibits Open. Location: Mardi Gras Ballroom
10:45am – 12:00 pm	Session 4: Domain Name Investments in 2010 and beyond. Where is the industry heading? Back by popular demand, another cross section of industry experts discuss with you their views and opinions on what to anticipate in 2010. Panelists will share various perspectives from different sides of the industry. Come prepared to ask questions and get the answers you need to help you be successful in 2010. Speakers: Gregg McNair \| Leonard Holmes \| Hui Tam \| Donny Simonton Moderator: Michael Ward Location: La Galeries 2 and 3
12:00pm – 12:15pm	Moniker Showcase Auction Location: La Galeries 2 and 3
12:15pm – 12:30pm	Closing remarks
12:30pm – 1:30pm	Lunch Location: Mardi Gras Ballroom
1:30pm – 6:00pm	Free time to enjoy Mardi Gras parades
3:00pm – 6:00pm	Offsite Open Bar and Appetizers
2:00 pm – 3:00am	Bourbon St. Balcony. Experience Mardi Gras like you never have before on a Bourbon St. Balcony. Party and network with fellow domainers in a setting that you will only get in New Orleans only at Domainer Mardi Gras 2010. And did we mention beads? This is the one party you will not want to miss! Sponsored by: