Special Conference Events
Become Immersed in the LEADING IN LOCAL Experience
A series of special events and networking activities have been planned to enhance
your experience at LEADING IN LOCAL: Interactive Local Media. See the schedule
below and enjoy!Monday, Dec. 9
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Welcome to LEADING IN LOCAL with ‘A Taste of Santa Barbara’
Sponsored by Local Market Launch
On the eve of LEADING IN LOCAL: Interactive Local Media, Santa Barbara-based
Local Market Launch will host a special wine tasting event for conference attendees.
Jumpstart your networking with some light refreshments and a selection of wines
from the Santa Barbara region. Email Hannah.Anderson@localmarketlaunch.com to
request your invitation today.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
8:15 am – 9:30 am
Precon Tour: Yelp Headquarters
Which industry leader better defines the San Francisco local tech scene than Yelp and its 100 million users? The publicly owned company has recently moved its staff, computer programmed beer kegs, dogs and unique essence to the former Pac Bell building, where it takes up 12 floors and 150,000 square feet. We’ll tour the new offices and meet with company execs during this exclusive precon tour.
Winners Have Been Announced
Watch Peter Krasilovsky pull winners names at random from those who entered the
Yelp HQ Tour Sweepstakes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKEj5m8uRE0
11:45 am -1:00 pm
Networking Lunch (Open to all registered
attendees)
Exhibit Hall: Pacific Concourse D-O
Join us for nibbles and nosh
– and some early networking.
Sponsored by:
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
ILM Demos and Drinks
Grand Ballroom: Ground Level
The next wave of interactive local media is being transformed
by technology. We’re setting up a special “ILM Demos and Drinks”
session for a look at some of the most compelling innovations
from our sponsors. Grab a drink while you take in the great demos,
and then step over to the exhibit hall for Best-of-San Francisco
Cocktail Networking Reception that immediately follows.
Participating companies:
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Women LEADING IN LOCAL
Networking Session for Women Attendees
Seacliff CD – Bay Level
Women of LEADING IN LOCAL
are invited to wind down Day 1 of Interactive Local Media by
jumpstarting the schmoozing festivities with some quality networking
time that’s all their own. Hear from several guest speakers and
seize the chance to interact, engage and connect with other women
in media. This one-hour special event is a great warm-up to the
Best-of-San Francisco Cocktail Networking Reception that immediately
follows.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Best of San Francisco Cocktail Networking Reception
Exhibit Hall: Pacific Concourse D-O
Sponsored by:
Wednesday, Dec. 11
7:30 am - 8:15 am
Continental Breakfast (in the Exhibit Hall)
Exhibit Hall: Pacific Concourse D-O
Start your morning right with
a coffee and breakfast courtesy of sponsor PaperG.
Sponsored by:
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall: Pacific Concourse D-O
Sponsored by:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Best of San Francisco Cocktail Networking Reception
Exhibit Hall: Pacific Concourse D-O
Sponsored by:
Thursday, Dec. 12
7:30 am - 8:15 am
Continental Breakfast (in the Grand Ballroom Foyer)
Grand Ballroom Foyer – Ground Level
Start your morning right with
a coffee and breakfast courtesy of sponsor OrangeSoda.
Sponsored by:
