*OFFICIAL* SES San Jose 2006 Party & Events Schedule

[Joseph Morin]

*Updated - 08/01/2006*

Due to the size that SES is now growing to and as we've started to see occuring from the SES New York 2005 party scene (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=9912) there are now a rash of 'private parties' that are invite only to a particular company's set of clients, vendors and partners. Therefore, the best advice I can offer is to contact all of your vendors and hit them up to see if they are sponsoring any events this year.


Sunday Night August 6

Marriott Bar

Downstairs to right of reception at Marriott is usually the place to be.

One known private party.

Monday Night August 7


FIVE known private parties.


Tuesday Night August 8


Google's GoogleDance V (http://www.google.com)

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Come party the night away at the Google Dance at SES San Jose.

Can you believe that it´s the fifth annual Google Dance? We host this event every year to show you, the loyal SES attendee, our appreciation. The theme for the event is "Google Labs," so bring your lab coat if you have one and stop by for goodies, great food and drinks. You´ll get into the swing of things in Club G, where you´ll be able to listen to cool sounds coming from our own Google DJ´s, as well as enjoy some live music. We think you´ll have fun in the Google Labs technology playground area, where you´ll be able to meet people who work on our products, and test drive our latest creations. If you´re lucky, you may even get to play with a robot or two.


Location: Google Headquarters

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043

RSVP: www.google.com/ses2006


Wednesday Night August 9


In-House Search Marketer Mixer (http://www.sempo.org)

6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

SEMPO will be hosting its first in-house search marketer gathering at Search Engine Strategies. The event is open to all in-house search marketers. Details:

Location: Room C at the Conference Facility


Global Search Marketers Networking Event (http://www.sempo.org)

8:00 - 9:30 PM

SEMPO will be hosting a global search marketer gathering at Search Engine Strategies in San Jose. This is an open invitation to all Search Marketers who are working on or planning to leverage the phenomenal reach of search in cultures and languages around the world.

Location: Room C at the Conference Facility

Please RSVP to rsvpglobal@sempo.org if you plan on attending and please forward this invitation to your colleagues - everyone is welcome.


Trexy Pub Trail (http://www.trexy.com)

6:15 until time for SEARCHBASH

You're invited to the Trexy Pub Trail!

The first pub is the Dive Bar then we'll make our way to Webmaster Radio's SEARCHBASH 3 party.

Location: Dive Bar (http://www.sjdivebar.com)

Click for Map & Directions (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.ad...A&zipcode=95113)

Don't forget to pop by the Trexy booth no. 829 on Tuesday or Wednesday to pick up your free drinks token.


Webmaster Radio's (http://www.webmasterradio.fm) SEARCHBASH 3

7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

SEARCHBASH continues in their quest for the ongoing lubrication of the SES set. The following companies are again contributing to our delinquency:

Bruce Clay, Inc. (http://www.bruceclay.com/)
Looksmart (http://www.looksmart.com)
Moniker (http://www.moniker.com)
Position Tech (http://www.positiontech.com/)
True Local (http://www.truelocal.com/)
Webmaster Radio (http://www.webmasterradio.fm)

Location: Studio 8

8 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113


Thursday Night August 10

Nothing yet!

There is a rumour of another major party to be added to this list with details coming early next week so keep checking back for new information, I will update this list as I get more information.

Hope to see everyone there! If I have left any party event off, please PM me and I will add it to the schedule.


Joe :cool:

[Chris Boggs]

NICE!!!!!!!! WEBMASTER RADIO Search Bashes Rock!!! :D

[Chris Boggs]

Joe perhaps you could add the possible Golf Outing Thursday afternoon and hopefully drum up some interest? http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=12620

[randfish]

Yahoo! - I'm looking in your direction... That Sunnyvale volleyball/basketball court is looking ripe for a party, so how 'bout it?

[critter]

Its good to see SEO's have an appetite for beers....

See you all in San Jose and at the partys!

Critter

[kid disco]

I just got everything booked yesterday... This will be my second SES and first in San Jose... It sounds like I'm gonna like it! Will they be serving alcohol at the sessions? :D

[Joseph Morin]

I just got everything booked yesterday... This will be my second SES and first in San Jose... It sounds like I'm gonna like it! Will they be serving alcohol at the sessions? :D

Practically...most people are still fairly well lubricated from the night before....

:)

[Cameron Olthuis]

Great! Looking forward to the parties and meeting everyone.

[SEGuru]

Did someone say Search Bash? Yea baby!

[gage]

Awesome. I am excited for all the festivities. See you all there. //g

[BrianHorn]

The one last year w/ The Dan Band (www.thedanband.com) was awsome. Best event of the week. I had never heard of them before, but had a great time.

No Yahoo trip to the amusement park either?

[L]

I awoke after last years' Google Dance to find myself naked as a jaybird with one earring in, draped sideways across my hotel bed that I had evidently pulled not only the sheets but the mattress covers off of too. Good band.

I love SES.

[ShoeMoney]

awesome hopefully I will see you guys around ;)

[MattCutts]

L, at least you woke up in your hotel room, right? So that's pretty good..

[imfeelinglucky]

San Jose is my favorite SEO Event of the year. Looking forward to partying...opps, I meant "Networking".

[wtongen]

Did someone say Search Bash? Yea baby!

Yes - I understand that you are all about that! ;)

[AussieWebmaster]

I hear Ask.com is throwing a limited invitation party....

[Shak]

Have lots of FUN gang, and stay out of trouble ;)

Shak

[Hawaii SEO]

Is there a designated hotel bar that I’ll be the most likely to run into you folks?

I’ll be the guy in the Hawaiian shirt. Please say “Aloha” if you see me. :)

Aloha,
Dave.

[Joseph Morin]

Is there a designated hotel bar that I’ll be the most likely to run into you folks?

I’ll be the guy in the Hawaiian shirt. Please say “Aloha” if you see me. http://hawaii-online-advertising.com/blog/images/Shaka.gif

Aloha,
Dave.

The bar at the Marriott is the official SES hanging out bar - followed by the bar at the Hilton, but more people usually congregate at the Marriott. Any time there is not a party, or as a break from the sessions, or for impromptu meetings, and after the parties let out...you will find a group of SES'ers there at the bar.

They also have a really good breakfast buffett there.

[Joseph Morin]

Have lots of FUN gang, and stay out of trouble ;)

Shak

DANG Shak - just wont be the same without you mate.....we definately were the team last year eh?

[storyspinner]

The bar at the Marriott is the official SES hanging out bar - followed by the bar at the Hilton, but more people usually congregate at the Marriott.


A pile of us closed down the Hilton's Bar last year after the Ask Jeeves party, it was a blast! :)

I know that the same group is all going to meet up at the Marriott after we check in Sunday afternoon -- see y'all there.

[AussieWebmaster]

Yeah but you had to be at the hole-in-the-wall biker bar party after the Webmaster bash last year... the guys from WebsideStory and I found it the night before after the Google party...
and there is a late night burger place around the corner...

[BrianHorn]

I got word that Jim Lanzone, CEO of Ask.com, is hosting a party at SES...but it is not a client function. I guess you have to know someone to get in.

I'll keep trying.

[MrMackin]

Look me up @ the Marriott Bar or Hilton Bar or just ask Barry

[AussieWebmaster]

Look me up @ the Marriott Bar or Hilton Bar or just ask Barry

Barry Diller??????

[gatorgreg2004]

This is my first SES Conference and was wondering how most people dressed. I don't want to be the only one in shorts and flip-flops :) . Also, I guess the Google Dance is probably slacks and a polo? Thx!

[L]

This is my first SES Conference and was wondering how most people dressed.

At SES you have everything from jeans and rock tees to suits and ties to full on bright orange getups. I think we'd all just want you to just be yourself and wear what you wear. Even if you're into tube tops and flesh colored tights, we take 'em all.

And I believe I heard something abuot wearing a lab coat for the Google Dance?

[Robert_Charlton]

To repeat my annual climate warning, bring some sort of jacket or windbreaker for the Google Dance. It's outside and can be subject to the cooling effects of wind and coastal fog, particularly after the sun goes down. As Mark Twain said, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." Mountain View, which is where the GooglePlex is located, is further south than San Francisco, but when the fog does come over those hills, look out!

It's a bit of a logistical problem, though, as it's a drag to carry a warm jacket around on a hot day. For the Google Dance, I'll probably carry a fleece jacket in a shoulder bag, just in case. Good for carrying Google swag too.

And then there's that unpredictable air conditioning inside the conference. ;)

[gatorgreg2004]

Thanks for the reccomendations!

[sheseltine]

At SES you have everything from jeans and rock tees to suits and ties to full on bright orange getups. I think we'd all just want you to just be yourself and wear what you wear. Even if you're into tube tops and flesh colored tights, we take 'em all.

And I believe I heard something abuot wearing a lab coat for the Google Dance?

For Chicago I did the suit and tie thing, and felt a bit over-dressed, so for New York I did the jeans and shirt thing and felt a bit under-dressed. This time I'll stick with jeans.

Yep, the Google Dance asked you to wear a lab coat if you have one.

I believe that I did hear that Danny will be wearing Lederhosen to one session in San Jose...

[Hawaii SEO]

This is my first SES Conference and was wondering how most people dressed. I don't want to be the only one in shorts and flip-flops :) . Also, I guess the Google Dance is probably slacks and a polo? Thx!

I would recommend Hawaiian Shirts. If it gets cold, you can layer them. :)

[MrMackin]

I'm bringing a Reyns Spooner (http://www.reyns.com)

Lived Big Island, Kona siiiiide

[Cameron Olthuis]

I don't want to be the only one in shorts and flip-flops :) .

don't worry, i'll be wearing the same

[Hawaii SEO]

I'm bringing a Reyns Spooner (http://www.reyns.com)

Nice... You have good taste.

[shorebreak]

I'm working on getting clearance for a party at my house (my wife is 8 months pregnant). I'd give it a 40% probability at this point, but it'd be Monday 5:30pm on the 7th if it happens.

That's a big IF...

[Robert_Charlton]

I'm working on getting clearance for a party at my house (my wife is 8 months pregnant). I'd give it a 40% probability at this point, but it'd be Monday 5:30pm on the 7th if it happens.

shorebreak - Why would she mind 500 or so strangers showing up? ;)

[Joseph Morin]

I'm working on getting clearance for a party at my house (my wife is 8 months pregnant). I'd give it a 40% probability at this point, but it'd be Monday 5:30pm on the 7th if it happens.

That's a big IF...

Woo Hoo...thats awesome Chris,

Although I can't imagine people trying to navigate the levels of your house after a few drinks and at night...heck they might fall off a deck or get lost in the woods ;)

[toprank]

Looks like Yahoo is doing their thing Monday night with a combined Yahoo Search Marketing and YPN party.

[sheseltine]

Looks like Yahoo is doing their thing Monday night with a combined Yahoo Search Marketing and YPN party.

Private or public? :)

[Joseph Morin]

Private or public? :)

Private at this point I'm afraid.

[pleeker]

Looks like Yahoo is doing their thing Monday night with a combined Yahoo Search Marketing and YPN party.Oooh. I just accepted a YPN invite (or maybe they accepted me?) two days ago. Is it too late to get an invite to that shindig?

[rockcoastmedia]

*Updated - 08/01/2006*

Trexy Pub Trail (http://www.trexy.com)

6:15 until time for SEARCHBASH

You're invited to the Trexy Pub Trail!

The first pub is the Dive Bar then we'll make our way to Webmaster Radio's SEARCHBASH 3 party.

Location: Dive Bar (http://www.sjdivebar.com)

Click for Map & Directions (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.ad...A&zipcode=95113)

Don't forget to pop by the Trexy booth no. 829 on Tuesday or Wednesday to pick up your free drinks token.


Webmaster Radio's (http://www.webmasterradio.fm) SEARCHBASH 3

7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

SEARCHBASH continues in their quest for the ongoing lubrication of the SES set. The following companies are again contributing to our delinquency:

Bruce Clay, Inc. (http://www.bruceclay.com/)
Looksmart (http://www.looksmart.com)
Moniker (http://www.moniker.com)
True Local (http://www.truelocal.com/)
Webmaster Radio (http://www.webmasterradio.fm)

Location: Studio 8

8 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113



Is there an RSVP or web site to get into the Searchblast?

[Joseph Morin]

Is there an RSVP or web site to get into the Searchblast?

You mean SEARCHBASH? ;)

Nah, just show up at Studio 8 with your conference badge...should be good enough.

[Arizona Web]

A pile of us closed down the Hilton's Bar last year after the Ask Jeeves party, it was a blast! :)

I know that the same group is all going to meet up at the Marriott after we check in Sunday afternoon -- see y'all there.Hey, I think I was there! (MCP)

http://highrankings.com/forum/uploads/photo-721.jpg

I'll be there again this year too!

[storyspinner]

we REALLY have to get you a new picture to use... :p
i look really bad in it! LOL

Hey, I think I was there! (MCP)

http://highrankings.com/forum/uploads/photo-721.jpg

I'll be there again this year too!

[beanstalk]

Just wondering ...

With all the rampant debauchery and delinquency ... does anyone actually pick up any information? Let me rephrase that, does anyone actually retain any information? ;)

See you there.

[AussieWebmaster]

Just wondering ...

With all the rampant debauchery and delinquency ... does anyone actually pick up any information? Let me rephrase that, does anyone actually retain any information? ;)

See you there.

That is the biggest secret about SEO.... you need a certain tolernace to alcohol... or the ability to remember beyond it... that or just mark the business cards you get with notes on the back so you know who to keep in touch with!

[beanstalk]

That is the biggest secret about SEO.... you need a certain tolernace to alcohol... or the ability to remember beyond it... that or just mark the business cards you get with notes on the back so you know who to keep in touch with!
LMAO ... so that's the secret.
Speaking of secrets, anyone hoping the Google folks drink a bit more than they "should" at the Google Dance. ;)

[MrMackin]

Matt drinks SODA

[AussieWebmaster]

Matt drinks SODA

ahhhh.... it has been a while since he was spotted with a glass of wine in his hand!

[Joseph Morin]

ahhhh.... it has been a while since he was spotted with a glass of wine in his hand!

I've been trying for 5 years to buy than man a drink.

Thought I would change the odds when I met Adam Lasnik (http://www.bladam.com) in London. After the conference we got together in Covent Gardens to while away a beautiful afternoon watching the crowds but he ordered - orange juice.

But I keep trying ;)

[AussieWebmaster]

I have been at the Google facilities in New York on a Thursday afternoon for happy hour and the engineers in the ping pong room did not know I was not an employee.... but when they were discussing shop I had no idea what they were saying.... never learned much about databases - know a little SQL but they were talking some other foreign language....

[pleeker]

I was just reading Kevin Lee's article on ClickZ.com (http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623061) about SES, and he says this regarding the Google Dance:Google will once again host its Google Dance party. All you need is an SES badge and an RSVP confirmation printout to get in (I think even the free exhibit hall badges work). Anyone know if that's true -- about just needing a free exhibit hall badge?

[Joseph Morin]

I was just reading Kevin Lee's article on ClickZ.com (http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623061) about SES, and he says this regarding the Google Dance: Anyone know if that's true -- about just needing a free exhibit hall badge?

To the best of my knowledge that is correct. It certainly works that way at Ad:Tech and I've had friends who have only had an exhibits pass attend all of the parties.

[AussieWebmaster]

Yes an exhibit pass will get you to all parties.... have friends do it every time.

[soulpilgrim]

Hey everyone - long time reader - first time poster. i'll be down there and look forward to meeting you all!

John

[pleeker]

To the best of my knowledge that is correct. It certainly works that way at Ad:Tech and I've had friends who have only had an exhibits pass attend all of the parties.Terrific. Thanks for the quick replies, guys.

[WebGuerrilla]

Just a quick update regarding the Sunday night private party Joe mentioned in his original post...

It's being hosted by a client of mine. It was originally scheduled to be a "Speakers Only" event, but there are many speakers who are arriving later in the week, so it looks like we'll have some room for a few more people.

If anyone here will be attending the show, and in town on Sunday, let me know and I'll forward you the invite/rsvp info.

[webconnoisseur]

Count me in Greg. We met at the SEW Seattle Live event in May (Rand, Todd and I were listening to your hilarious drinkin' stories). I was a speaker last year, so I half-qualify. I'll contact you via your site because I'm not sure I have your email address.

If anyone here will be attending the show, and in town on Sunday, let me know and I'll forward you the invite/rsvp info.

[Jeremy_Goodrich]

Hey Greg, saw your mention of a private party on Sunday, can you send me an invite?

Looking forward to seeing everybody.

[David Dalka]

Greg,

ditto

david_dalka4gsb
at
yahoo

Thanks.

P.S. If you Google me now - you'll find my blog :) There is no turning back now. I'm still seeking an awesome marketing, product management role at a search engine, startup, vc investor or at some crazy top notch disruptive thing a ma jig - I can't tell you what it is yet.

[lorenbaker]

Yeah but you had to be at the hole-in-the-wall biker bar party after the Webmaster bash last year... the guys from WebsideStory and I found it the night before after the Google party...
and there is a late night burger place around the corner...

Hell's Angels or Yuppie Bikers?

[lorenbaker]

Question, any morning Bloody Mary parties going on? If so, I'll bring the Old Bay!

http://www.old-bay.com/productdetail.cfm?id=6216

(Coming from Maryland!)

[AussieWebmaster]

Hell's Angels or Yuppie Bikers?

Close to the Hell's Angel's than Yuppies....

[da95649]

hi all,

just came out of the first day of conferences....where is the party tonight then?

[Lyndsay]

Who all's going to Google tonight? I hate wondering around by myself... wondering who all I can meet. :)

[pleeker]

Lyndsay, everyone I've talked to is going to Google tonight. You won't be alone. :)

[MikeDammann]

It sucks not being able to make it there this year :(

[AussieWebmaster]

Who all's going to Google tonight? I hate wondering around by myself... wondering who all I can meet. :)

Make friends on the bus

[Chris Boggs]

Make friends on the bus
HAHA says the guy in the limo...

:)

Anyway, my ratings for the SES Parties:

Sunday BoDog: "A" great idea to have a speaker party before we get started. Hope it becomes a regular event.

Monday: Allan Dick/Hitwise: "A" Hanoke Gardens beautiful place. Great group of folks.

Tuesday: Google Dance: "B+" For some reason it just wasn't the same this year. can't put my finger on it.

Wednesday: Search bash: "A++" How search parties seem to be meant to be. Would have been "A+++" if the back bar had been opened. :p

[evilgreenmonkey]

Sorry for the people at the Bodog party who I kept winning at Texas Hold 'Em against. Never really played before, so it was either beginners luck or my poker/confused face. Great party and the best freebie of SES (shame they wouldn't give me the poker table though ;))

I went to the Ask.com party on Monday instead of the Hitwise event, think that was A+ as I couldn't remember what happened until half way through Google Dance :D I hope that camera's were banned. Some people may have trouble explaining to their wives why there are photos of waitresses standing on the bar in short mini-skirts pouring bottles of tequilla and vodka down certain people's throats. ;)

I also have to commend Megan and the girls at Trexy for a superb pre-SEARCHBASH pub crawl.

:cool:

Rob

[kid disco]

Dude... SearchBash rocked!

ROCKED!

Why?
-Open Bar
-Cool People
-Good Food
-Sweet Venue
-Go-Go Dancers
-Sumo Suits
-Close to Hotel
-Closer to Other Bars
-Cool People!

Great way to finish out the partying for the week!

P.S. Mr. Boggs, you rock!

[AussieWebmaster]

Funny I stopped by that party briefly Wednesday night.... the Go-Go dancers were not there yet... the year prior the guys from Best of the Web and I were throwing $20 bills at them.... and Matt of FindMeFaster (we had been on a panel together last year) was manning the back bar - an impromtu thing when I said he needed to get a little wild - he was there for well over an hour when a real bartender came by asking what he was doing - Matt gave the guy the money from the tip jar we had put up and he seemed appeased... pity I flew out Wednesday night and could not stay later...

[Hawaii SEO]

It was great to see everyone!

I just posted a video of the ASK party with the Fire Breathing Bartenders juggling Molotov Cocktails. ASK knows how to party!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4329774883148426292

Aloha,
Dave.

[evilgreenmonkey]

Liana has some good photos, lots of people being snapped at their weakest:
http://www.searchmarketinggurus.com/photos/ses_2006/

:cool:

Rob

[Joseph Morin]

Google has posted the official pictures from GoogleDance V (http://www.google.com/googledance2006/) up at their site.