Search Marketing Expo - SMX West today announced the networking activities that will take place at the upcoming SMX West conference, to be held February 26-28, 2008 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. There will be four SMX-sponsored networking events during the three-day conference, in addition to other parties and networking opportunities hosted by SMX West sponsors.
SMX Bash
On Monday, February 25 from 6-8PM, All Access and Networking pass holders are invited to attend the SMX Bash. Join us at the Santa Clara Convention Center for an evening reception with fellow attendees, speakers and invited guests.
SMX Search Bowl Tailgating
On Tuesday, February 26, from 6-7PM, All Access and Networking pass attendees can join in the Pre-SMX Search Bowl Tailgating party, getting ready for the SMX Search Bowl with beverages and snacks.
SMX Search Bowl
The conference's most-anticipated networking event is the SMX Search Bowl, to be held on Tuesday, February 26, from 7-8PM. Teams from the major search engines will face search marketing teams in a battle of wits. Just who knows the most about search? Find out at the SMX Search Bowl. All Access and Networking pass attendees are invited.
Exhibit Hall Reception
The final networking event of the conference is the Exhibit Hall Reception, held on Wednesday, February 27 from 6-7PM. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy light hors d'ouvers and beverages while getting to know the myriad of search vendors that are showcasing their products and services in the exhibit hall. Those attendees with an All Access or Networking Pass are welcome to attend.
"We understand that a major part of the value of any conference are the networking opportunities that attendees receive," said Danny Sullivan, conference chair and Chief Content Officer of Third Door Media, Inc., producers of the SMX series of conferences. "We're delighted to offer a broad range of networking activities that will ensure that attendees get the chance to meet up with old friends and make new connections."
Registration Information
Registration from now through January 11th will be $1195 and then until February 25th will be $1395. On-site registration will be $1595. Visit SMX West for more details.
About Search Marketing Expo - SMX West and Third Door Media
Search Marketing Expo -- SMX West is produced by Third Door Media, Inc. Third Door Media's mission is to empower interactive and search marketing professionals by providing trusted content and community services they need to be successful. Other Search Marketing Expo events include SMX Advanced, SMX Local & Mobile, SMX Social Media, SMX Travel @ PhoCusWright, SMX London and SMX East.
Third Door Media also publishes the fast-growing search marketing news and analysis site Search Engine Land, which launched in December 2006 and attracted 350,000 unique users in October 2007. The company also produces Search Marketing Now, a lead-generation marketing solution for suppliers of SEM-related products and services, and Sphinn.com, the place for web, online, search, interactive and internet marketers to share news stories, talk within subject-specific discussion forums, build a network and stay connected to hot topics in internet marketing.