GeoDomain expo will take place in San Diego next month.
Associated Cities executive director Patrick Carleton just released this statement from president and acting chair Dan Pulcrano:
The 2009 Geodomain Expo is going full steam ahead. AC has an iron-clad contract with the hotel, a theme, confirmed attendees and sponsors. SanDiego.com emailed us today to say they were fully on board.
Interest is especially high now thanks to the publicity windfall of the DNJournal coverage, and the collapse of several daily newspapers. Nothing could be more timely and important than focusing on the future of local media at this critical moment in history.
Reports of the Geodomain Expo’s demise — and suggestions that this had anything to do with the economy — were obviously greatly exaggerated.
Although the organization’s board is going through upheaval, I’m glad to hear the event is still on. As I suspected, this had more to do with internal issues than the economy. Last year’s GeoDomain expo in Chicago had record attendance — even more people than some industry wide events — and I’d hate to see the conference lose its momentum. Early bird registration for the event, taking place April 23-25, is $595.
jaime says
Good to hear! I will be attending.
Tim Davids says
Support this show if you can!
Some of the greatest personalities in domaining are a part of Geo expo.
Agree with Dan, the news about brick and mortar newspapers are just one example why the Geo niche is a great place to specialize your domain business.
In a year like this the BEST thing you can do is improve your knowledge.
Conor Neu says
Excellent to hear. We will be there and are looking forward to seeing everyone again. So much to discuss!
wannadevelop.com says
Nice press indeed for them.. Wish it was under better circumstances though!
Good luck to the AC guys… Great people involved.
Sara Mannix says
We can’t wait. Best conference of the year!
Ron Wells says
This is the best time for the domain industry to step up and show full support for this domain tradehow in San Diego! I’m already signed up (I was watching and waiting to hear the news, since I had already purchased my ticket before the fallout). Great news to hear that the show is still on!
Virginia Beach says
Virginia Beach.com will be attending. Our traffic and revenue is up over 25%.
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David J Castello says
Michael and I will be there.
Jessica Bookstaff says
I will be there. Best show of the year by far. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Tim Davids says
hey AC members…will there be a domain auction?
seems like no since no mention anyplace…just curious