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The DOMAINfest Global conference has announced the dates and location for its 3rd annual show in Los Angeles. The event, produced by Oversee.net (parent of DomainSponsor.com).

will return to Hollywood's Renaissance Hotel for the third consecutive year, with the conference running January 28-30, 2009. The Renaissance, which is part of the Hollywood & Highlands complex where the annual Oscar ceremonies are held in the Kodak Theater, has proven to be a popular venue with attendees. 

Organizers said the conference will once again offer an agenda designed for advanced and intermediate/beginner domain investors. Discussions will include finance, buildouts, corporate branding, regulatory environment and the aftermarket. Event registration will open later this year. 

The sold-out 2008 event featured the first Town Hall meeting hosted by renowned domain investor Frank  

The Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood, 
California will again host the DOMAINfest 
Global conference January 28-30, 2009.

Schilling as well as panel discussions by an unprecedented number of domain experts. John Battelle, best selling author and CEO of Federated Media, was the keynote speaker. The 2009 event will also feature a Moniker live domain name auction powered by SnapNames Live™ technology. Last January, the SnapNames Live auction garnered more than $4 million in live and online sales. More information can be found at http://www.domainfest.com. 
(Posted May 6, 2008)