MONTREAL – Speed networking, seminars covering a range of topics, parties and the YNOT Grand Prix are among the highlights attendees can expect during the 11[SUP]th[/SUP] annual Qwebec Expo , a trade show for adult webmasters.
“We are very happy to announce the official schedule for the upcoming show,” said Chief Executive Officer Michael Plant. “Celebrating more than a decade of creating business opportunities and entertainment for the adult industry, this year’s Qwebec Expo starts Aug. 14 and runs through Aug. 17.
“Qwebec Expo features a unique location and blend of industry decision makers in a technology focused conference that serves existing business owners and prospective new startups equally well,” he continued. “With a truly international set of professionals from around the globe, during the show dates Montreal truly becomes the center of the adult universe.”
Festivities begin the evening before the show opens —Wednesday, Aug. 13 — with the Early-Owl Gathering for locals and early arrivals. On Thursday, attendees may attend the Qwebec Masters Charity Golf Tournament or the YNOT Grand Prix presented by Juicy Ads. Badges will be available from 3-5 p.m., right before the first of three networking-oriented cocktail hours hosts by Montreal-based 2much.net. The No Dinner Plans Dinner at Deville and the official kickoff party, “Rock this Town” (presented by Too Much Media at McKibbins Pub), will follow.
Friday begins with registrations sponsored by PussyCash, followed by the first round of seminars sponsored by Bitter Strawberry. The show floor will remain open until 5 p.m.
The keynote address addressing key elements of affiliate marketing, life, work and success will be presented by Evan Back of dating site Ashley Madison. After that, the first Speed Networking 2.0 session, presented by Montreal-based Gamma Entertainment, will take place.
Friday’s schedule continues with the first-ever Epoch Soccer Madness event from 4-6 p.m., followed by 2much.net’s Networking Cocktail Gathering and another No Dinner Plans Dinner at the Burger Bar. The evening ends with A Night at the Roxbury presented by Affil4You and JuicyAds.
Seminars begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with a legal question-and-answer session hosted by attorney Corey Silverstein, followed by a full slate of educational opportunities including “What’s up with Mobile?” The Meet Market starts at 11 a.m., followed by Speed Networking 2.0 Session Two.
2much.net’s third cocktail gathering begins at 6 p.m. The third No Dinner Plans Dinner will take place at Weinstein & Gavinos. Gamma Entertainment and The Dating Network will host the Bowling Extravaganza at Shark Pool & Bowling to close out the day.
“Nothing official is scheduled yet for Sunday, which makes it easy for attendees of other countries to have the freedom to fly back home and be ready for Monday morning,” Plant said. “Unlock your full potential in the second half of this year by attending Qwebec Expo.”
For more information about the show and associated activities, visit Qwebec.com.
