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11am
(local time) but the networking was
already in full swing Saturday with
early birds arriving throughout the
day.
Above:
NamesCon attendees come from
dozens of countries around the globe.
Among the first early birds to
arrive Saturday where Dhananjeyan Thangavelu
(left) from Guam and Aishwin
Vikhona from India.
Below:
Even though the show doesn't start
until today NamesCon
thoughtfully opened a badge pickup
booth Saturday so early birds could
get their credentials and programs
well before the bulk of the crowd
(and longer lines) would appear
Sunday morning. At left is Abner
Duarte (a native of Brazil who
now lives in Boston) and at far right
GoDaddy's Aftermarket GM &
VP, Paul Nicks.
Above:
Trellian/Above.com Executive VP
Nancy Bianchi checking in
Saturday.
Below:
When guests arrived they were asked
how long they have been coming to
NamesCon. Those who have been making
the annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas
since the show started in 2014 were
given this special lapel pin
commemorating their 5 Years at
NamesCon.
Above:
The Saturday night view of the Tropicana
Hotel in Las Vegas where
NamesCon Global 2018 will run
today through Wednesday (January
31).
Below:
A walkway across Tropicana Boulevard
connects the Tropicana Hotel
to the MGM Grand (New York
New York is at the left). One of
NamesCon's biggest social events
will be held Tuesday night in the
Ling Ling Lounge at the MGM's world
famous Hakkasan night
club.
Above:
After a Saturday night dinner with
friends at the MGM, heading back
across the walkway to the
Tropicana's upper level entrance.
If you have been in our business for
a long time and see a name on a sign
odds are the first thing you think
of is "I wonder if they have
their name in .com"!? I checked
and Rich Little does (nice
website too). Maybe that is a sign
that I've been doing this too long
but I still can't help myself.
:-)
Below:
So the stage is set and a little
later this morning (2pm for our
friends in the Eastern time zone) NamesCon
Global 2018 will officially be
underway. I'll have daily show
photos and highlights for you in the
column as the week unfolds. Being
back among domain friends from all
corners of the globe reminds me yet
again how fortunate we all are to be
in a business where work is so
much .fun!
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