*OFFICIAL* SES NYC 2007 Party & Events Schedule

[Joseph Morin]

*Note: Updated April 9th, 2007* Now 12 Parties!


OK - Here it is. This is the thread that I will be updating with all information that I receive regarding parties, events and gatherings for the upcoming Search Engine Strategies Conference in New York City April 10 - April 13, 2007.

If you are a search engine or vendor events coordinator and are planning an official gathering or even an informal one that you would like me to promote, then send me a PM with all of the details that you would like included. If you are an attendee and you've heard of a great event, also feel free to send me a PM and I'll look into adding it to the list.


Sunday April 8th, 2007


Easter Sunday but many do arrive early (including myself) so if you're one of the early to arrive - meet up at the downstairs bar ('Lobby Lounge' near the reception desk). That way you can see who is arriving. Bridges - the bar around the corner is usually closed on Sunday evenings.


Monday April 9th 2007


Pre-conference.

Hitwise (http://www.hitwise.com)

3:00pm Hitwise University Live Search Marketing Workshop begins

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Private Cocktail Mixer

This cocktail party is in conjunction with Search Engine Strategies and our Hitwise University Live Search Marketing Workshop. If you'd like to attend the complimentary session, hosted by Bill Tancer, please contact your account manager.

Invitation only event.
RSVP required to gain entry.


Internet Marketers of New York (http://www.im-ny.org/events.html)

Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Internet Marketers of New York is hosting a Charity Party to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charity. Best of The Web and Text Link Ads are generously covering the cost so the $40 donation at the door goes all to charity.

Join us for this 3 hour open bar party with cocktail food and raffles. Why not have a good time while also doing a good thing and talking with fellow internet marketers?

Location: Town Tavern

134 W 3rd St & 6th Ave.

Google Map Directions (http://www.google.com/maps?q=W+3rd+St+%26+6th+Ave,+New+York,+New+York,+U SA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)


Tuesday April 10th 2007


SEMPO MIXER (http://www.sempo.org)

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Hilton Hotel

Beekman Parlor/Sutton North

All are welcome to attend SEMPOs bi-annual General Meeting:
Who is invited? SEMPO members and non-members


Private Party - Search Engine

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

If you know about it, then you may get in if you're lucky!


VIP Private Party

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm or ?

Classic Private Dinner Party


Wednesday April 11th 2007


SEMPO SES NY In-House SEM Networking Event (http://www.sempo.org)

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

SEM Networking Event

Location: Playwright Tavern

8th AVE (between 45th & 46th)

Google Map Directions (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=1335+Avenue+of+the+Americas,+New+York,+NY+10 019&daddr=732+8th+Avenue&sll=40.762991,-73.978715&sspn=0.014627,0.029182&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=40.76136,-73.983265&spn=0.014628,0.029182&om=1)

The tavern is roughly 10 minutes walk from the Hilton (one mile).

Private room booked for this event upstairs.

SEMPO is covering the tab for a bit, folks, so get there early, grab a drink and meet some new and familiar faces! If you’re In-House, this is YOUR event and shouldn’t be missed.


Private Party

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Previously indicated private party is NOW FULL.


Marchex / Industry Brains (http://www.marchex.com)

Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Marchex (IndustryBrains, TrafficLeader, Enhance Interactive and GoClick.com) presents the – “Skyline Cocktail Party”:

Mingle with fellow advertisers, senior executives from premier publishing partners, members of the media community, and the teams from Marchex, IndustryBrains, TrafficLeader, Enhance Interactive and GoClick.com, over intimate cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. This event is invitation only. Attendees must RSVP.

Location: AVA Lounge at the Dream Hotel

210 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

located two blocks from the Hilton where SES is held.

Google Map Directions (http://www.google.com/maps?q=210+W+55th+St,+New+York,+New+York+10019,+US A&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)


Efficient Frontier (http://www.efrontier.com)

Private Party

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm or ?

Private Dinner Party + bar crawl (Dinner is now FULL. Still room for more for the bar crawl).

If interested, please RSVP with Chris Zaharias to chris at efrontier dot com

Dinner will be paid-for by EF and there will be an EF bar crawl afterwards for those interested.


Private Party - Search Engine

Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm

You may get in if you're the center of attention.


Thursday April 12th 2007


Women In Internet Marketing Luncheon (http://www.searchmarketinggurus.com/search_marketing_gurus/2007/03/got_plans_for_s.html)

*Note Luncheon is NOW FULL - NO FURTHER REGRISTRATIONS MAY BE ACCEPTED*

Time: 12:30pm - ???

Location: Cafe Classico

35 West 57th Street (between 5 & 6th Ave)

Google Map Directions (http://www.google.com/maps?q=35+W+57th+St,+New+York,+New+York+10019,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)


Private Party

Time: 8:00pm - ???

Word has it this is the most private event on the party track.


See you guys in NYC!

Joe :cool:

Stay tuned for future updates...

[randfish]

Joe - I love that you're showing some of the "private" parties on the schedule. It's helpful to realize when a Danny Sullivan or a Joe Morin isn't hanging around the bar where exactly they might be :)

Mystery Guest and I will see you there! We get in on Saturday night and plan to do more than a bit of sightseeing around the conference.

[mstoddart]

Thanks for the low-down, Joe! Hope to meet lots of new people in NYC next week!

[storyspinner]

hey Rand... does Mystery Guest want to come to the luncheon? Rebecca didn't mention her coming!

~Li

[lolaris]

thanks for the party info! Hope to see everyone there

[neilpatel]

Nice, now I just have to try and get into them all.

[relevance4u]

It's helpful to realize when a Danny Sullivan or a Joe Morin isn't hanging around the bar where exactly they might be :)


yeah - I agree... thanks for this list again!

[evilgreenmonkey]

Even though I'll have 2 hours from landing at JFK, to the start of the IM-NY party at 7 - I'll be there with bells on (and perhaps a courtesy airline pillow)!

It's a shame to see the demise of Search Engines giving back to their customers and supporters in the form of a shindig. Too many stingy accountants and money-grabbing board members probably. What ever happened to the youthful soul of these companies?

[Chris Boggs]

Nice, now I just have to try and get into them all.
Are you the real Neil Patel? :p If so, shouldn't be any problem for you...

[Joseph Morin]

Are you the real Neil Patel? :p If so, shouldn't be any problem for you...

If Neil's the real deal, he'll be wearing his fairy princess hat so that we may recognize him ;)

[pleeker]

Is it just me, or are there more invite-only parties this year than ever?

[Joseph Morin]

Just as an FYI, I've already added three events since the official schedule went live this morning as event planners rushed to give me info (hey I've been waiting and it couldn't wait any longer)....so be sure to keep checking back here as this will be a working guide up to and even during the conference as changes are made and venues added.

I know of two more possibilities, one public and one private that I hope to get word on soon.

Joe

[ackmnmn]

This is a cruel tease for those who wallow in unconnectedness...maybe the qualifications to get into the cool parties could be more tangible-like billing over a million in PPC or attaining high rankings for keywords which return over 50 million documents (where there are 3000 webpages returned for "allintitle:keyword.")

See ya' all in NYC.

[ExposureTim]

Pleeker Is it just me, or are there more invite-only parties this year than ever?

Matt - you are guilty as charged!

[sportsguy]

Sweet!

Thanks Joe and Frank! :)

[shorebreak]

Ours is a private party, but we'd definitely like to get interesting SEM people in attendance. The main reason we participate in SES is to learn about the industry we live in, so if you think you know an SEM thing or two and would like to attend, let me know.

Chris Zaharias
SVP Strategic Initiatives
Efficient Frontier
chris at efrontier dot com

[Cameron Olthuis]

parties, nice! now we're talking!!

[Tlaserx]

You guys and girls can pant at the doorway of the private parties if you want, but I'll be assuming another identity to get in.

Private parties are only for the brave! :rolleyes:

[neilpatel]

Are you the real Neil Patel? :p If so, shouldn't be any problem for you...

If only that were the chase. :(

[pleeker]

Matt - you are guilty as charged!
Yeah, well, the funny thing is that I had no idea about that one private party you're referring to until I read it in this thread! Talk about private........

[pratt]

does anyone know of any good sport bars near the Hilton? the nhl playoffs start that week! :D

[datgrrl]

Joe, you forgot about our general SEMPO mixer and member meeting, which is open to general public to attend. We have sort of a standing time slot on the first night of all SES conferences.

Details:
All are welcome to attend SEMPOs bi-annual General Meeting:
Who is invited? SEMPO members and non-members
When: Tuesday, April 10 from 6 - 7 PM ET
Where: Beekman Parlor/Sutton North

Hope to see you all there! (cocktail hour included, you booze hounds)
-Dana Todd

[Joseph Morin]

Joe, you forgot about our general SEMPO mixer and member meeting, which is open to general public to attend. We have sort of a standing time slot on the first night of all SES conferences.

Details:
All are welcome to attend SEMPOs bi-annual General Meeting:
Who is invited? SEMPO members and non-members
When: Tuesday, April 10 from 6 - 7 PM ET
Where: Beekman Parlor/Sutton North

Hope to see you all there! (cocktail hour included, you booze hounds)
-Dana Todd

Ok Dana - I added it to the schedule

Joe

[Ilovetheinternet]

Even though I'll have 2 hours from landing at JFK, to the start of the IM-NY party at 7 - I'll be there with bells on (and perhaps a courtesy airline pillow)!

It's a shame to see the demise of Search Engines giving back to their customers and supporters in the form of a shindig. Too many stingy accountants and money-grabbing board members probably. What ever happened to the youthful soul of these companies?

Looking forward to seeing you at the show Rob!
~Geoff

[shorebreak]

Hi all,

Thanks to everyone who emailed me to attend the dinner. To those I emailed back confirming, looking forward to seeing/meeting you.

The dinner is full but the bar crawl afterwards is by definition endless so email me now or Wednesday evening if you want to discuss portfolio theory over Jaeger...

-Chris Zaharias

[RossDunn]

Well... this is a bit embarrassing to say but... this is my first SES! :o Yes, 10 years in this industry and I only just made it to one... LOL. And it figures the search engines don't seem to be doing much in the way of parties anymore.

Anyway, I have no idea how to get into parties but I will be available in the evening with my beautiful fiance, Sara looking to mingle. I hope I get to hang with you guys, it will be great to put faces to all the great names in this industry! I have a ton of respect for so many!!

Any tips from anyone? I feel extremely out of touch with this whole networking thing :confused:

Cheers, Ross

[Cameron Olthuis]

Any tips from anyone? I feel extremely out of touch with this whole networking thing :confused:

Hang out in the hotel bar and you'll be sure to meet many folks in the industry. Pretty much anytime during the day there will be plenty of SEOs drinking. I think Dave Naylor is there from open to close.

You should also consider sending emails to those you're interested in meeting. Ask if there is time you can catch them in the bar to say hi and buy them a drink.

[pleeker]

I think Dave Naylor is there from open to close.
LOL! Poor Dave. I've never met the guy, but I feel like I know so much about him....

[Tlaserx]

After 15 years as top sales rep, I can tell you that professional networking is not a performance. It's a listening exercise.

Rule#1
1) Don't sweat it. –We’re all buried in a computer all day too.
2) Loose the 30 second commercial! -(most last 60 seconds anyway)
3) Smile and simply say Hi. -wait for other person to say something.
4) When they say something, ask them more about it.
5) Ask more about it.
6) Ask more about them.
7) Ask more about them.

Pretty soon whoever you talk to will love YOU. They will soon believe that you are the most interesting person they have met all night. But you'll know the truth.

P.S. None of this works without the cute babe hanging off your arm. ;)

[storyspinner]

If Neil's the real deal, he'll be wearing his fairy princess hat so that we may recognize him ;)

does that mean I need to bring the crown and wand with me again!? LOL I so wanted to get away from the hats!

[Cameron Olthuis]

does that mean I need to bring the crown and wand with me again!? LOL I so wanted to get away from the hats!

yea bring it, donate it to neil so he can wear it everywhere he goes.

[esoomllub]

Is it true that the more Neil drinks, the more likely he is to go around casting spells with his magic wand? I'm up for buying beers to see that!

[debraM]

Anyone coming in Sunday night around 6:00 p.m. to LGA and want to share a cab to the Hilton?

[ISGKelly]

After 15 years as top sales rep, I can tell you that professional networking is not a performance. It's a listening exercise.

Rule#1
1) Don't sweat it. –We’re all buried in a computer all day too.
2) Loose the 30 second commercial! -(most last 60 seconds anyway)
3) Smile and simply say Hi. -wait for other person to say something.
4) When they say something, ask them more about it.
5) Ask more about it.
6) Ask more about them.
7) Ask more about them.

Pretty soon whoever you talk to will love YOU. They will soon believe that you are the most interesting person they have met all night. But you'll know the truth.

P.S. None of this works without the cute babe hanging off your arm. ;)

If you can get me in, I can be the cute babe

[evilgreenmonkey]

If you can get me in, I can be the cute babelol, I'm sure you'll never be short of drinks or offers by making that statement :D

[kensavage]

If I do a few card tricks can I get my newbie ass into some of these private events?

[Tlaserx]

If you can get me in, I can be the cute babe

With you on my arm, I could get us in anywhere. The problem is with me on your arm, you wouldn't be able to get in anywhere. :p But let's give it a try, shall we? :cool:

[ISGKelly]

LOL. Sounds like a plan.

[Arizona Web]

I promise not to drink spam, just let me in the cool parties so I don't go home crying again

[seoimage]

Wow, all these secret parties, who do I have to buy drinks for to get into them?
:)

[lolaris]

So any fav speakers/ sessions that are must attends for the upcoming event? I will be working the booth most of the time, but get to pick a couple to check out.

[Tamar Weinberg]

does anyone know of any good sport bars near the Hilton? the nhl playoffs start that week! :D

I'd say the ESPN Zone in Times Square. It's not too far away.

[storyspinner]

I'd say the ESPN Zone in Times Square. It's not too far away.

Ask Aussie about ESPN Zone... LOL... his son certainly loves it there! :)

BTW.... why haven't I seen Aussie replying to this thread..... *taps foot* ... usually he's the first one to chime in about the parties LOL

Cameron - should I just make it a given that every conference i'm come to now, I bring Neil a new tiarra and wand? maybe he'll have a collection when it's all said and done. :)

[Joseph Morin]

BTW.... why haven't I seen Aussie replying to this thread..... *taps foot* ... usually he's the first one to chime in about the parties LOL

Frank has been in Columbia - he got back in late last night - so I expect to see him on the boards today ;)

[storyspinner]

Frank has been in Columbia - he got back in late last night - so I expect to see him on the boards today ;)
oooooooooooooooooh..... ... heh... so that means i'm gonna get smacked for callin' him out..... LOL

BTW... Joe, you're going to look really nice in them Seatlle Seahawks' colors next week ;)

[Joseph Morin]

BTW... Joe, you're going to look really nice in them Seatlle Seahawks' colors next week ;)

Hmmm...well I'm not speaking so I guess I'm off the hook until next time...lol

[AussieWebmaster]

Hang out in the hotel bar and you'll be sure to meet many folks in the industry. Pretty much anytime during the day there will be plenty of SEOs drinking. I think Dave Naylor is there from open to close.

You should also consider sending emails to those you're interested in meeting. Ask if there is time you can catch them in the bar to say hi and buy them a drink.

lol.... Dave hanging at the bar??? Funny that's where I usually am and never see him!!

[AussieWebmaster]

Frank has been in Columbia - he got back in late last night - so I expect to see him on the boards today ;)

I want everyone to know I will take any reasonable offer to work in Colombia....

[AussieWebmaster]

Ask Aussie about ESPN Zone... LOL... his son certainly loves it there! :)

BTW.... why haven't I seen Aussie replying to this thread..... *taps foot* ... usually he's the first one to chime in about the parties LOL

Cameron - should I just make it a given that every conference i'm come to now, I bring Neil a new tiarra and wand? maybe he'll have a collection when it's all said and done. :)

No my 11 year old now loves Tropic Zone... the Hawain Tropics bar/restaurant

[lorenbaker]

Frank, where in Columbia? I've met a lot of people in Florida who vacation or live there for part of the year. All good things I've heard. Columbia is the new Costa Rica :)

[kensavage]

WOW now you tell me Loren. I just booked a vacation in Costa Rica for next winter.

[Chris Boggs]

So any fav speakers/ sessions that are must attends for the upcoming event? I will be working the booth most of the time, but get to pick a couple to check out.
hey Lolaris, this thread focuses only on the party events. Please see this thread and pose your question there... http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=16150

I would have merged your question into it, but you may have wondered where the heck it went.

[jimhedger]

Hmmm...well I'm not speaking so I guess I'm off the hook until next time...lol

Joe snubs entire Pacific Northwest. Blog story on the 11th ;)

[RedRed]

Hi all -

Any insight to good bars/events to go to on Tuesday (or any eve, actually)?

Attending SES on my own....could use a beer each eve. :)

[storyspinner]

Hey all - Women of Internet Marketing Luncheon is now filled! :)

If you could update the information Joe - I'd appreciate it!


Aussie - ooooh i thought that was ESPN Zone!! :P
well at least i didn't get hit LOL ... of course, he could be waiting to do that in person!

[Chris Boggs]

Joe snubs entire Pacific Northwest. Blog story on the 11th ;)
hmm I may be mentioning the superbowl proposal thing during my presentation on Friday, perhaps I could acknowledge Joe and ask him to walk across the stage (in Seahawks gear...Rand would be up there to high-five him)

[Chris Boggs]

Hi all -

Any insight to good bars/events to go to on Tuesday (or any eve, actually)?

Attending SES on my own....could use a beer each eve. :)
RedRed, welcome, firstly. Secondly, just keep your ear to the ground when networking at the hotel bar and during the conference...you'll find the scent. :)

[laxguy1314]

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Opening available for cute girl on my arm.

:D

[AussieWebmaster]

Frank, where in Columbia? I've met a lot of people in Florida who vacation or live there for part of the year. All good things I've heard. Columbia is the new Costa Rica :)

Medellin - home of Carlos Escabar

[AussieWebmaster]

Joe - I love that you're showing some of the "private" parties on the schedule. It's helpful to realize when a Danny Sullivan or a Joe Morin isn't hanging around the bar where exactly they might be :)

Mystery Guest and I will see you there! We get in on Saturday night and plan to do more than a bit of sightseeing around the conference.

Rand... I just reread this... I was free Saturday night and would have loved to have shown you around.... I hope to see the two of you at the Charity event tonight....

[AussieWebmaster]

Okay everyone better be at the charity event in a couple of hours from now

http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/070329-001517

[laxguy1314]

Anyone grabbing a drink at the Hilton after the conference?

[AussieWebmaster]

Anyone grabbing a drink at the Hilton after the conference?

you didn't need a response to that right.............

[evilgreenmonkey]

I've started to upload some of my photos of the parties/conference:
http://flickr.com/photos/evilgreenmonkey/sets/72157600064554400/

Spot the angry man ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/evilgreenmonkey/455266242/

If you use flickr, please add either "sesnewyork07" or "sesnyc07" as tags for your photos so that we can all enjoy them.

[pressp1ay]

Hello every one I've been reading about the SES "Private" parties, boo hoo to those people. This is NYC man, I mean come on there are a million cool things to do. I'm from NY so i'll give you the break down.

The Following places are really hot in NYC
West 4th Street Train Stop (Village Area) check out Fat Black ***** Cat (Right Next tO McDonalds) or 1849 great drinks decent music and fabulous wings and nachos....also plenty of women.

West 23rd St You have BBQ's great food cheap prices and you can follow that up by walking over to UCB Theater. Its a comedy club on the same avenue I believe its 8th or 7th, on 26th street. www.ucbtheater.com cheap prices great laughs.

If your looking to go clubbing check out www.vipclubber.com or www.velvetlist.com Those sites will clue you in to all the open bars in various NYC clubs on different days.

Thursdays are great at the Bars Near Baruch College or at Club Pacha, as well as the infamous Copacabana on 34th St. Check it out for yourselves NYC has many places to go

[ExposureTim]

pressp1ay - Honestly those are exactly the types of places that people like me(us?) would prefer to avoid. Maybe I'm speaking for myself, but I'm not in NY to go clubbing! especially with all these great people to connect with all concentrated in one place.

[jimhedger]

"Spot the angry man"

That has to be the worst picture ever taken of me. Out of context it is a bloody amazing image though. It looks like an old-time political rally or union speach.

To try to contextualize it, that was the "Give till it hurts speach" at the IM-NY Ronald McDonald House Foundation party. I think the shot was taken just as I was at the "I know all of you f***ers out there and I know you can afford it...", part.

Brilliant party which raised thousands for a cause that houses the families of kids with cancer in many cities. We should hold charity parties at every major event.

[ExposureTim]

Ah... so now I know who that guy was!
(No offense, I don't know too many by anything other than name).

Jim seemed to be everywhere this week. Often not angry :)

BTW - great NY-IM event guys. Good thing to do for the charity and for our community. Next time more elbow room please? I was glad to meet several folks there and later in the week.

[Joseph Morin]

Often not angry :)

hmmm...everytime I see him...he's angry about sumthin!

:D

[jimhedger]

hmmm...everytime I see him...he's angry about sumthin!

it's an occupational hazard. :)

[evilgreenmonkey]

That has to be the worst picture ever taken of me.I have a very nice one of you in a halo at SES Chicago as well :D

[AussieWebmaster]

I have a very nice one of you in a halo at SES Chicago as well :D

and there is one of you in elf costume!! evilgreenelf!

[evilgreenmonkey]

and there is one of you in elf costume!! evilgreenelf!Darn, I walked into that one :o

[jimhedger]

bwahahaha...

[Chris Boggs]

here are some more SES pics, including a couple events: http://www.flickr.com/photos/search-evangelist

Note that this is my first Flickr album so I have not yet out it in "sets." They are pretty much all SES pics in there.

Was great seeing all of you, especially angry man. :p

[AussieWebmaster]

here are some more SES pics, including a couple events: http://www.flickr.com/photos/search-evangelist

Note that this is my first Flickr album so I have not yet out it in "sets." They are pretty much all SES pics in there.

Was great seeing all of you, especially angry man. :p

some great shots there mate.... and now I know why I was getting compliments on the suit... damn I scrub up nice!!!

[jimbeetle]

Good meeting you that night, AW. Just glad I got you to take the danged tie off and look somewhat like a real webperson.

[Cameron Olthuis]

was great to see and party with you all, it was a blast.

oh, and frank i am holding you to the ses columbia idea :)

[AussieWebmaster]

Good meeting you that night, AW. Just glad I got you to take the danged tie off and look somewhat like a real webperson.

hey it was a charity event... thought i should upgrade the look....

[paranoid87]

great event it was! enjoyed it..