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 new to domaining, or even intermediate, you should try to arrive Tuesday at noon. Tuesday is “bootcamp” day, and includes several excellent sessions. I’ll be speaking at 1:30.
Everyone else should 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 about the same. A cheaper alternative is a multi-drop point shuttle service or public transportation.
What to Wear
High temperatures should 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 should 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 before Google announced it was going to start competing with DomainSponsor and other domain parking companies. It should be interesting to get his perspective — if he is willing to talk about it.
Thursday Night’s Party
Thursday’s party is a benefit at the Playboy Mansion. There are a few things you should know about the party.
First, be sure to remind your spouse that the only reason you’re going is because 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 including 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.
Leonard Holmes says
Andrew, you left out the best part. A few others such as
Brande Roderick (actress and Playboy playmate), Claudia Jordan (actress and model), Alana Curry (actress and model), and Rebecca Grant (actress and model)
Jason says
Brady Anderson = Orioles, no?
Thanks for the guide
Andrew Allemann says
@ Leonard – I left those out? Huh, maybe my wife was looking over my shoulder.
Andrew Allemann says
@ Jason – played for Red Sox, then Orioles, but finished with Indians.