NETWORKING EVENTS
Full Schedule (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)
| Name of Event | Day/Time | Description |
| Coming Soon | TBD | |
Full Schedule (Thursday, June 23, 2011)
| Name of Event | Day/Time | Description |
| YNOT Lounge Sponsored by FTV Cash | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | The YNOT Lounge is sponsored by FTV Cash and will be open all three days of the Summit. When you're not attending classes, workshops or networking events stop by the YNOT Lounge in suite 708 for refreshments and good conversation. |
| Newbie Boot Camp | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | If you are new to the adult Internet business, or just want a refresher on the basics, make sure to attend the Summit's first ever Newbie Boot Camp. Summit instructor Brent Martin will take you through all the vital basics of being successful on the adult Internet in this 90 minute workshop that is simply packed with important knowledge that will help you run a successful adult website business. This information will be extremely helpful as you navigate the more advanced topics in the coming days of YNOT Summit. |
| Technology Showcase: Virtual Worlds | Noon - 12:30 PM | The first in a pair of technology demonstrations, this is your chance to check out the incredible opportunities available to you in adult virtual worlds. Utherverse is the hands-down leader in adult virtual environments, and the opportunities for growth in this arena are staggering. Learn more about this exciting new field and whether there are opportunities for your company to get in on the profits at an early stage of the game. |
| Speed Networking Sponsored by YNOT Mail | 12:45 - 2:00 PM | This is your chance to start off the YNOT Summit with business on the mind. YNOT Mail brings you more than an hour of speed networking with your industry peers. This is your chance to trade cards, make contacts, and spread the good word about your company and everything it offers. After meeting some new faces, you'll have the rest of the Summit to follow up in more detail with the more promising leads you generate from this event. Space is limited, so first-come first-served. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards. |
| Special Opening Addresses | 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM | YNOT Summit is proud to announce two distinguished speakers who have agreed to address attendees of this year's show in San Francisco. First up is Diane Duke, the Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition, who is on the front lines of the industry's efforts to combat piracy. Ms. Duke also helped lead the industry's opposition to the .XXX top-level domain name, and recently appeared on CNN to debate that issue. Also addressing the YNOT Summit attendees is Brad Mitchell, CEO of Mojohost, one of the adult industry's most trusted names in hosting services. Don't miss this great opportunity to hear from two people with an incredible wealth of knowledge about the adult Internet industry and the unique issues that face its members. |
| Show & Sell Market | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | The popular Show & Sell Market is your one and only chance to browse exhibits during YNOT Summit, and a great place to pick up some cool freebies. Start with your YNOT Summit attendee bag, then visit the various exhibit tables to learn more about the great companies exhibiting at YNOT Summit and the services they can offer your business. Each table will be giving away some promotional item of value, so come hang out at the market and bring your business cards. |
| Asian Diva Girls / Smash-up Derby Opening Night Party | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | We can think of no better way to end the first day at YNOT Summit than the triumphant return of Smash Up Derby and the Asian Diva Girls go-go dancers. Happening across the street from the YNOT Summit hotel at Kimo's Bar and Penthouse Lounge, come early and prepare to hang out all night with your industry peers while listening to the phenomenally fun music of Smash Up Derby, one of San Francisco's favorite local bands. Also check out the insanely hot dancers from Asian Diva Girls, and toss down a few drinks in a fun and festive environment. Smash Up Derby and Asian Diva Girls are NOT to be missed! This event is for registered YNOT Summit attendees only. |
Full Schedule (Friday, June 24, 2011)
| Name of Event | Day/Time | Description |
| Legal Workshop with Attorney Eric M. Bernstein | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | The workshop that alone is worth the price of admission, this is your chance to learn the legal basics from an experienced adult Internet attorney. Attorney Eric M. Bernstein (embalaw.com) will talk about the important issues that face adult Internet businesses, and answer questions from the audience in this important workshop. Don't miss your opportunity to learn adult Internet legal principles from an experienced attorney. |
| YNOT Lounge Sponsored by FTV Cash | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | The YNOT Lounge is sponsored by FTV Cash and will be open all three days of the Summit. When you're not attending classes, workshops or networking events stop by the YNOT Lounge in suite 708 for refreshments and good conversation. |
| Global Economy: Getting Paid in an International Marketplace | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Today's adult businesses can't afford to focus their Internet strategies on just one market; businesses compete now in a true international marketplace capable of pulling in customers from countries all over the world. As languages and cultural preferences will affect consumer behavior online, the savvy adult Internet business will implement billing procedures that provide consumers with a level of comfort and trust, regardless of their originating market. Learn the latest dos and don'ts of processing payments online in this informative workshop, presented by the uniquely experienced team at EPGBill.com, an industry leader in international billing solutions. |
| Lunch Break | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Enjoy lunch at the Golden Gateway hotel, or one of the many excellent San Francisco restaurants nearby. |
| Proven Adult Business Models | 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | The adult Internet market has changed dramatically in recent years, with consumers planted squarely in the driver's seat of the major online media markets. Yet while mainstream industries have scrambled to respond to the changing demands of consumers, the adult industry has been slow to adapt. In this important Summit seminar, our speakers will address a topic that has always been relevant but perhaps never more so than it is right now: which adult Internet business models are proven to work, and how can your business get involved? |
| Technology Showcase: Making Live Work for You | 2:10 PM - 2:55 PM | The second of two technology demonstrations, this time the focus is on the live online entertainment model. A proven moneymaker, live video is one of the primary sources of revenue for many of the adult Internet's biggest players. Here is your chance to take a close look at the technology behind Streamate.com, a major player in the live cam field. Learn how this technology works, and about opportunities for your business to increase its share of the millions of dollars generated every month by live adult video services. |
| Live Photo Shoot with Natalie Sins | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Back for a third installment at YNOT Summit, former Playboy photographers Spannow and Belinda from SoloBabeCash.com will be conducting a live photo shoot seminar to demonstrate some of the basics of shooting original adult content. Currently scheduled to appear at the shoot is Natalie Sins from NatalieSins.com, however models are subject to change. This is your chance to learn adult photography basics from two experts in creating professional adult content. |
| Model Interviews & Recruiting | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Immediately following the live photo shoot, photographers Spannow and Belinda will be interviewing models interested in adult work. If you are interesting in being interviewed for upcoming photo shoots, plan to stay briefly after the seminar to meet Spannow and Belinda. |
| Summit Games: Best Industry Stories | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | First up in the Summit Games series is "Best Industry Stories," a 90 minute networking activity where you will learn a lot more about other Summit attendees, and get a chance to introduce yourself to the group as well. Everyone has at least one great industry story that they like to tell, so here is your chance to share yours - or if you're shy, just listen to others tell stories about some of the great times they've had working in the adult business. There will be a bar open throughout this event, so grab a drink and come hang out in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. Best stories will win prizes courtesy Stockroom.com, sponsors of the 2011 Summit Games series. |
| Evening Cocktail Reception Sponsored by 2000Charge | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Wrap up the day by joining us in the Golden Gateway Hotel's sports bar for an exclusive cocktail reception, brought to you by 2000Charge. Enjoy free drinks and network in a loose and casual atmosphere both with existing friends plus the new faces you met at events like Speed Networking and Industry Stories. If you're hungry you can order food from the bar. This private reception is a great way to wind down after a full day of seminars and networking at YNOT Summit. |
Full Schedule (Saturday, June 25, 2011)
| Name of Event | Day/Time | Description |
| Insider Traffic & Marketing Tips | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | There is no one way to drive traffic to your website. That's why we put together a panel of experts representing various proven approaches to winning visitors to online properties. In this brief but informative panel discussion, our experts will present you with a plethora of tips that you can use when marketing your websites. Bring a pad of paper and something to write with, because it will be your job to bring these valuable marketing tips home with you and learn to implement them with your respective business model. |
| Adult Websites and the Written Word | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Maybe you didn't pay attention in your freshman composition class, and now your websites sales are suffering. Or perhaps you did pay attention, and you're looking for tips to take your sales pitch to the next level. Some of you might be writers by trade, and looking for advice on how to make money as a scribe in the adult Internet field. We have found a panel of experts who know a thing or two about writing for the adult industry, whether that be in the form of website copy or erotica fiction. Pick up tips from the experts, and learn why you can't afford to ignore the importance of the words you add to your online offerings. |
| YNOT Lounge Sponsored by FTV Cash | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | The YNOT Lounge is sponsored by FTV Cash and will be open all three days of the Summit. When you're not attending classes, workshops or networking events stop by the YNOT Lounge in suite 708 for refreshments and good conversation. |
| Lunch Break | Noon - 1:00 PM | Enjoy lunch at the Golden Gateway hotel, or one of the many excellent San Francisco restaurants nearby. |
| Pros and Cons of .XXX Domain Names | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | If you have heard the news that ICANN has approved the creation of a .XXX sponsored-level domain name, you probably have a lot of questions. The central question to the .XXX discussion is of course whether or not to buy one. What might seem like a relatively small decision though could prove to be a lot more important to your online business than just initial thoughts of registration fees and brand protection. In this informative seminar, we will take a look at the most important issues website owners need to understand before deciding whether or not to buy .XXX domain names. |
| Summit Games: Two Truths and a Lie | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | In a slight variation on the classic networking game, our version will pit teams of attendees against each other in a fun and entertaining way. Challenge someone from another team with three statements about you, two of them true and one of them a lie. One by one members of the various teams will be eliminated until just three individuals remain. The final three will of course win great prizes from Stockroom.com, sponsors of the 2011 Summit Games series. There will be a bar available throughout this event, so come hang out and enjoy some drinks and compete in this fun and entertaining networking game; even if you lose, you can't help but learn more about your peers. |
| State of the Industry | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Each year at YNOT Summit we focus one panel discussion on a simple but important dialogue: where is the industry at right now, and where is it going tomorrow. This is your chance to hear thoughts from industry leaders on the state of the online adult entertainment industry. They will share their beliefs on the biggest challenges we all face, and the emerging trends that are likely to define the industry of the near future. |
| Tricked Out Sites: Integrating Third Party Technologies | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Today's websites aren't just about pictures, videos and HTML; successful modern websites integrate a number of software technologies that turn static and uninspired online properties into dynamic and engaging gateways to information and entertainment. In this exciting new addition to YNOT Summit, our panel will take a look at some of the exciting new technologies that are powering today's adult Internet business, and talk about how you can integrate these technologies into your existing adult-oriented websites. |
| 4th Annual Kink in the Castle | 8:00PM - 1:00 AM | The most famous closing night party at any adult B2B conference, Kink in the Castle returns for a fourth installment at YNOT Summit. There will however be some important changes to this event for 2011. In order to ensure that everyone has an optimal time at the impressive Kink.com Armory Building, this event will be limited to a much smaller number of guests; sponsors and speakers are guaranteed admission, while the rest of the guest list will be prioritized based on when attendees purchased their YNOT Summit badge. Look for an all-new lineup of live entertainment, plus a new and more intimate atmosphere at the Kink Armory. Transportation will be provided from the Golden Gateway Hotel, so start gathering in the lobby at 7:30 for buses, sponsored by Dating Gold. Those who arrive early will be treated to a tour of the Armory. |
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