*OFFICIAL* SES London 2007 Party and Events Schedule

[evilgreenmonkey]

Unfortunately our usual party organiser extraordinaire, Joe Morin, is unable to make this year's SES London. I have therefore taken on the daunting task of coordinating parties and events for the conference.

SES London 2007 (http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/sew/london07/index.html) takes place between the 13th and 15th of February, with tickets now on sale (http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/sew/london07/registration.html). The conference has expanded into a larger venue this year, now being held at the London ExCeL Centre (http://www.excel-london.co.uk). Many consider it to be the most important search conference outside of New York and San Jose, with sessions covering local, European and global industry topics.

I was delighted to hear at SES Chicago that many of my friends and fellow bloggers from America have decided to fly across for this event, and look forward to seeing you all there as well.

I've now visited the conference centre twice to assess the situation with hotels and bars. There are 3 bars (2 of which are hotel bars) which I think are suitable for holding after-session events. I have also made a video showing the area, hotels and bars - although would like to add event details to it before releasing the short clip.

If you are planning to hold a party, open meeting or networking event during SES London, please PM me (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=8278) as soon as possible. I will be able to assist you with organisation, make sure that you don't clash with other events and also promote the occasion on this thread (or keep it private if you'd prefer). I also welcome people to contact me if they would be interested in sponsoring a party.


Monday 12th February
Drinks and socialising in the Crowne Plaza Hotel (http://www.londockexcel.crowneplaza.com/) bar. The traditional pre-conference shindig that gets everyone in the mood.

Tuesday 13th February
1 private party - Boo! We hate private parties ;)

Wednesday 14th February
Valentines Day Padlock and Key Party (http://www.padlockandkey.co.uk/) - 50 free places for single SEMs. Please PM me (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/sendmessage.php?do=mailmember&u=8278) for your free ticket (reservation required). Don't be shy now, I'll probably be going along :cool:

Thursday 15th February
LondonSEO.org (http://londonseo.org/) - Venue confirmed and details on the website.


I very much look forward to meeting you all face-to-face, and please check back regularly to keep updated on what's going on.

:cool:

Rob

[Joseph Morin]

Rob thanks for covering the events schedule. Looks like you have things well in control and I'm sure you will be a fine host to our search brethren.

Glad I was able to pass the torch to someone so capable. ;)

Looking forward to New York!

Joe

[AussieWebmaster]

Okay so we need to scare up a few party sponsors.

[evilgreenmonkey]

I've been in contact with Google, MIVA and Match.com so far. No confirmed though. I know some people at MSN UK although no one high up - will try to get a contact there.

[AussieWebmaster]

I am having dinner with the new head of Yahoo International on the 18th so will see what I can do too.

[evilgreenmonkey]

I am having dinner with the new head of Yahoo International on the 18th so will see what I can do too.My encounters (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evilgreenmonkey/338850797/in/set-72157594448701675/) with search engines are a little less posh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evilgreenmonkey/338850866/in/set-72157594448701675/) ;)

Can you save me a bread roll?

[Lisadit]

hey Rob =)

Looking forward to the event on the 15th. Got an email from Rebecca at SEOmoz and her and Rand are coming to London as well. This will be fun! :)

[evilgreenmonkey]

Looking forward to the event on the 15th. Got an email from Rebecca at SEOmoz and her and Rand are coming to London as well. This will be fun! :)That's cool, Rand was planning to go to AdTech in Sydney when I spoke to him in Chicago. The more the merrier! :D

I've heard a few other people say that they are moving their plans to come to London instead :cool:

[AussieWebmaster]

Rebecca the party pixie will be there... oh so we are in for some fun - but who is going to be our tube tour guide?

[Lisadit]

he he :) are you referring to my useless attempt at being Rebeccas tube guide (http://www.seomoz.org/blogdetail.php?ID=1522) last time she was here...poor girl was waiting for me for nearly an hour at Bond Street tube stations...I never noticed the other 4 exits =)

[AussieWebmaster]

he he :) are you referring to my useless attempt at being Rebeccas tube guide (http://www.seomoz.org/blogdetail.php?ID=1522) last time she was here...poor girl was waiting for me for nearly an hour at Bond Street tube stations...I never noticed the other 4 exits =)

Actually I was referring to our Chicago public transportation adventure - but I am now aware not to use you as the local tube guide!!!
FanGirl was a great guide in Chicago - even found us cheese....

[Lisadit]

oh no, so i digged out that slightly embarressing press about me for nothing. Darn..oh well, the lesson is "don't trust a Norwegian when they say I know where I'm going!" ;)

[evilgreenmonkey]

This conference is looking like a corker! Just got an email from a very well know figure in the search community who's planning to attend with some equally exciting guests. I'll let them (or Chris Sherman) announce it first though. Keep your eyes peeled on your blog aggregators!

Damn it Joe, how did you resist the temptation of all this juicy link bait over the years? :( I'm stepping away from my blog now - better block my IP for good measure!

:cool:

Rob

[evilgreenmonkey]

Phew, it's been announced. Matt Cutts (http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/) , Vanessa Fox (http://searchengineland.com/061201-084842.php) and Brian White (http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/005120.html) will be coming to SES London :D

Appearances from other engines include Myles Runham from Ask.com, Bill Maclachlan from Yahoo! and James Colborn from Microsoft.

Nice :cool:

Rob

[sem4u]

Sounds great! :)

I have pointed this thread out to Matt Cutts in the comments section of his blog.

I will be definitely at the party on the 15th February :cool:

[Lisadit]

that's great! So want to corner the Google clan...in a nice way of course =)

Hello Matt :p

[MattUK]

Sounds great guys, I live in London, so if anyone wants a tube guide I'll be happy to take the flack when it all goes wrong ;)

[evilgreenmonkey]

that's great! So want to corner the Google clan...in a nice way of course =)

Hello Matt :pI haven't met you yet in person, although I already know you're going to be trouble ;)

:D

Rob

[AussieWebmaster]

I haven't met you yet in person, although I already know you're going to be trouble ;)

:D

Rob

says the guy who spent most nights in Chicago in an elf hat?????

[evilgreenmonkey]

says the guy who spent most nights in Chicago in an elf hat?????That was for medical reasons :o

[Lisadit]

me trouble? Not at all :D

Elf hat for medical reasons uh??

[sas410]

I've over to SES london this year again! I've been to the last 2 shows, which were great. It will be very interesting to attend another at a different location now. I've never attended any SES parties though!! :( I sure hope to be able to this year :-))

[Yourslice]

I would give my right arm for 5 min with Matt Cutts at SES in London. My wife and I run a number of sites and one of them is the vain of our life.

I hope to see you all soon, so long as I can get my wife to under stand this really is a great opportunity and it will pay for its self if it helps to get that one site to come up in the search engines.

I am sure it will be a great even!

[AussieWebmaster]

I would give my right arm for 5 min with Matt Cutts at SES in London. My wife and I run a number of sites and one of them is the vain of our life.

I hope to see you all soon, so long as I can get my wife to under stand this really is a great opportunity and it will pay for its self if it helps to get that one site to come up in the search engines.

I am sure it will be a great even!

Try and find me and I will introduce you to him.

[Lisadit]

Aussie Webmaster...introduce me too please!

Is it sad that I'm SOO excited about this event?

:D

[AussieWebmaster]

Aussie Webmaster...introduce me too please!

Is it sad that I'm SOO excited about this event?

:D

This is getting funny..... looks like I will end up with a group following me to introduce them to Matt who has an even larger group following him....
He really is approachable and friendly... getting through all the people is the tough part.

[Yourslice]

Thanks for that I really appreciate the offer and so long as I can get there I will find you I hope!

[Yourslice]

Is it possible someone could make the agenda printer friendly, I tried to print it today to show my wife and was terrible.

You may have done it already and I just did not see the link, if you have I am sorry I missed it.

[gabs]

My head still hurts from last..

I just about remeber being thrown out of tesco's

[evilgreenmonkey]

I just about remeber being thrown out of tesco'sThat's the sign of a successful party :D

[Yourslice]

HA HA i am in, the wife said yes!! so i will see you all there.

AussieWebmaster can i please take you up on your offer.

[AussieWebmaster]

HA HA i am in, the wife said yes!! so i will see you all there.

AussieWebmaster can i please take you up on your offer.

sure.... I am generally not hard to find.... I will be in 10pmish on Monday... or at least that is my ETA for the hotel bar!!

[evilgreenmonkey]

I will be in 10pmish on Monday... or at least that is my ETA for the hotel bar!!I better see you in the Crowne Plaza hotel bar or there will be trouble ;)

Rob

[AussieWebmaster]

I better see you in the Crowne Plaza hotel bar or there will be trouble ;)

Rob
Come on mate where else are you going to find me!!!

[egain]

Wheres the best place to stay, as bad as it sounds only registering today, and my designated accomodation fell through.

[evilgreenmonkey]

In order of personal preference; Crowne Plaza (http://www.crowneplazadocklands.co.uk/), Novotel (http://www.novotel.com/novotel/fichehotel/gb/nov/3656/fiche_hotel.shtml), Ibis (http://www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/3655/fiche_hotel.shtml), Ramada (5min walk) (http://www.ramadadocklands.co.uk/).

Looks like the yacht hotel (http://www.sunbornhotels.com/html/offers_lastminute.html) is also doing a special offer at £99 a night :D

[sem4u]

I wish I was staying over now. The yacht hotel looks superb! :)

[AussieWebmaster]

In order of personal preference; Crowne Plaza (http://www.crowneplazadocklands.co.uk/), Novotel (http://www.novotel.com/novotel/fichehotel/gb/nov/3656/fiche_hotel.shtml), Ibis (http://www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/3655/fiche_hotel.shtml), Ramada (5min walk) (http://www.ramadadocklands.co.uk/).

Looks like the yacht hotel (http://www.sunbornhotels.com/html/offers_lastminute.html) is also doing a special offer at £99 a night :D

I looked at the yatch earlier but it was more expensive than the Crowne Plaza at the time.... kind of sucks... I love sleeping on the water....

[Yourslice]

The Ramada is good, they also do a buffet breakfast I eat lots so I last till tea time and there is a good Chinese down the road also.

Will see you around 10 then :D

[egain]

Be down on 14th and 15th, so will keep an eye out for you lot

[evilgreenmonkey]

Hoorah, LondonSEO venue and sponsor has now been finalised (http://londonseo.org/blog/ses-london-party-partypoker-pulling-the-pints.html). Make sure that you stick yourself down on the upcoming.org list (http://upcoming.org/event/149540) though please kids.

Also looking forward to seeing you all in the pub on Monday night for pre-con drinks :D

Rob

[Yourslice]

Just got out of hospital! I found out i have a Kidney stone 1 inches long. So long as the pain killers keep working, i still hope to come.

Does anyone know were the nearest hospital is?

[evilgreenmonkey]

Ouch, sounds painful! If you start to keel over, we'll simply dump you in the river in case your wife tries to sue us ;)

[AussieWebmaster]

Ouch, sounds painful! If you start to keel over, we'll simply dump you in the river in case your wife tries to sue us ;)
I thought that was the New York healthcare system........

[evilgreenmonkey]

I thought that was the New York healthcare system........LOL, I'm getting second thoughts about going to SES New York now :eek:

:D

[evilgreenmonkey]

I've written an article (http://www.searchmarketpro.com/articles/conferences/27/the-conference-groupie.html) which includes 5 tips to get the most out of SES in case you're an SES virgin.

[AussieWebmaster]

I've written an article (http://www.searchmarketpro.com/articles/conferences/27/the-conference-groupie.html) which includes 5 tips to get the most out of SES in case you're an SES virgin.

Great article Rob - I think I fall in the Wannebe Wanker combined category....

[Yourslice]

i had better pack a life jacket anyone know were i can buy one! :)

[AussieWebmaster]

i had better pack a life jacket anyone know were i can buy one! :)

No worries mate - dad was a doctor, brother is a pharmacist - and just in case sister is a homicide prosecutor (lose the evidence as it were).... you will be in great hands :)

[evilgreenmonkey]

Valentines Day "Padlock & Key Party" now added :D

[AussieWebmaster]

Valentines Day "Padlock & Key Party" now added :D

I don't see too many people going for that one.

[evilgreenmonkey]

You never know, nothing wrong with give people the option :)

[storyspinner]

I don't see too many people going for that one.

Maybe they he should add "whips and chains" to the header and he'll get more takers? ;)

OK I know I'm late to this little convo.... but I'll be landing in London Monday morning.... SEO Fan Girl and I will be over at the Crowne for dinner with the crew. Staying at the Ramada though.

And Aussie.. no getting me totally snookered Wednesday night! :P

[AussieWebmaster]

Maybe they he should add "whips and chains" to the header and he'll get more takers? ;)

OK I know I'm late to this little convo.... but I'll be landing in London Monday morning.... SEO Fan Girl and I will be over at the Crowne for dinner with the crew. Staying at the Ramada though.

And Aussie.. no getting me totally snookered Wednesday night! :P

You have to be hung over like me on our panel.....

[evilgreenmonkey]

A BIG thank you to everyone who attended SES London this year, it was a fantastic conference.

I'd love to see all of your photos, and look forward to seeing them on flickr (tag: seslondon)

:cool:

Rob

[egain]

Good to hear it... pity I had to pull out at the last minute due to client commitments. Oh well theres always next year....

[AussieWebmaster]

I ed to keep each othjerhave to say I had a blast.... smaller than NYC or San Jose the people who attended manaaged to keep each other amused....

Rob your guys at Party Poker did a great job at the post conference bash... where everyone got to letr their hair down - even the disciplined ones who avoided me and the rest of the crazies at the Crowne Plaza bar.... but hey someone had to look fresh on the panels....

[sosh]

I had a blast. The European crowd was quite pleasant and London is not too bad this time of year, thanks.

[Yourslice]

Had a really good time thanks for the help and advice!

Sorry i missed the final party.

[Lisadit]

Great party evilgreenmonkey. I have posted some photos from the London SEO Party (http://seobloguk.blogspot.com) on my blog.

[egain]

Looks like a blast was had by all.

Have to make sure the diaries free next year

[Jenstar]

The parties were great, thanks to londonseo and partypoker for hosting a great party :)

[Christine]

I agree Jen. The LondonSEO party was great fun. Everyone was totally relaxed and in good spirits.

evilgreenmonkey - I enjoyed FINALLY meeting you in person.
And despite what you say, you're not evil, nor green, nor a monkey. :D

Oh and a special thanks to Ammon Johns who made me feel welcome the moment I walked into the place. Thanks guy. :)

Thanks again Party Poker for a fab party. See you next time.

[AussieWebmaster]

Yes awesome party Rob.... I am bummed I did not get to talk to Ammon... maybe next time.

[evilgreenmonkey]

Yes awesome party Rob.... I am bummed I did not get to talk to Ammon... maybe next time.Glad you enjoyed yourself. I met Black Knight for the first time that evening - was the opposite side of the room to you. I'm sure that FreshEgg will pay for him to attend SES NY ;)

[Lisadit]

yeah what a bummer, can't believe Ammon was at the party and I totally missed it.

[AussieWebmaster]

So I expect alot of the people at London to make it to NYC!

[Yourslice]

I would love to come, if one of my sites starts to do well i will be there. It was great to meet you Aussie Webmaster

[AussieWebmaster]

Rebecca does it again... here it is folks the SES London cartoon (http://www.seomoz.org/article/ses-london-comic).

[evilgreenmonkey]

Fantastic work :D

I would say that it brings back happy memories, although I drank so much beer that week - I really can't remember most of it :o

:cool:

Rob

[Yourslice]

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