LAS VEGAS--InterNext Expo, one of the largest and most well attended trade shows in the adult industry, will once again offer attendees a variety of educational and stimulating seminars that touch on some of the hottest topics, all presented by some of the best minds in the business.
InterNext Expo takes place Jan. 13-15 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
The seminars, which have become the hallmark of the show, are sponsored by AdXpansion.
The seminar schedule is as follows:
Sunday, Jan. 13:
How Do You Get The Most Out Of The Show?
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 1A
This special seminar is designed to help people get the most out of their InterNext experience. If you have not pre-planned your show agenda and are a little overwhelmed by how much is going on, stop by and let us help you plan your week.
Monday, Jan. 14
Legal Seminar: Peering Into The Crystal Ball
11 a.m.-noon
Location: Festival Hall-Monterey
Now that the election is over, the industry at least knows who the American president will be for the next four years, and it also knows that the fight to keep the government out of its business continues in California. But many other burning issues also face the industry, which finds itself at yet another crossroads. This panel will look at the future of the industry from a legal perspective. We know where we've been; the question now is, where are we going?
Making Money From Mobile
11 a.m.-noon
Location: Festival Hall–Newport
Everyone knows that mobile is the future, but harnessing the immense opportunities it offers is not a given. As the market has evolved, competition has grown, making strategic planning is all the more essential. Come with your questions to ask our panel of mobile professionals. If you are counting on being one of the industry success stories in the coming years, you'll need to make your mark in mobile!
Next Gen Tube Sites and You
1-2 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall-Newport
They're not your father's tube sites anymore. After years of evolution, a new generation of tube site business models offer prospects for content producers and webmasters that were never before available. But not all tube sites work the same way, so it definitely behooves you to attend this seminar, which will focus on current and future opportunities presented by today's tube sites.
Front Lines in the War on Piracy
1-2 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall-Monterey
The war on piracy continues, and the adult industry has once again been leading the way in developing methods that help content owners and webmasters protect their investment. But the can-and-mouse game remains fluid, and while you may think you have a handle on it, the fact remains that what you don't know can hurt you badly. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain from attending this panel and taking a lot of notes!
Long Live the King: A Traffic Seminar
2-3 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall-Monterey
This important seminar will address the many ways and myriad methods available to online and mobile professionals to attain quality, converting traffic, the Holy Grail of all online professionals. Markets change, methods evolve and nothing stays the same, which is why this seminar is a must-attend. It's not about keeping pace, but staying ahead of the game.
Live Content: The Future of Porn
2-3 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall–Newport
Increasingly, the live and interactive aspect of adult entertainment businesses is the key to making members contented and willing to spend money. But success is far from guaranteed, and keeping an eye on both the competition and the consumer is essential to staying relevant and competitive. That is why we encourage you to attend this seminar—because knowledge is still power when it comes to success in the adult online industry.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Are Paysites Dead?
11 .m.-noon
Location: Festival Hall-Monterey
Paysites have been the foundation of the adult internet for many years, but a variety of factors have cut into their share of the market, and it is unlikely that they will ever regain their former prominence. But lots of membership sites, and the affiliates that support them, are not only still attracting paying customers but retaining them, and new ones are regularly launched. This seminar will address what our panelists are doing to stay profitable in the supposedly dead realm of the adult membership porn site.
Billing in the USA (and Beyond)
11 a.m.-noon
Location: Festival Hall–Newport
This seminar will address recent changes implemented by MasterCard as well as other developments that have occurred in the past year or so that impact industry members who either have their own merchant accounts or use third party billers. These developments and the underlying trends they represent are significant, making this an hour not to miss.
Content Production Basics: A Legal Perspective Presented by Corey Silverstein and Lawrence Walters
Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall-Monterey
This seminar will discuss content production basics from a legal perspective. Model releases, 2257 compliance, copyright registration, work for hire agreements, licensing, photographer and distribution agreements will all be addressed. Whether you are new to the adult industry or a veteran, this seminar will provide the information that you need to legally produce and exploit content.
Faster and Fatter: Trends in Hosting and CDN
Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall-Newport
This seminar will address recent developments in hosting and advancements in content delivery, which promise exciting improvements to both the end user experience and your bottom line. It’s not business as usual in the world of hosting. If you are unsure if you are getting the most out of your hosting company, our panel of experts are here to help.
Drilling Down Into Dating
1-2 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall-Monterey
Dating is huge, but the market is evolving quickly and you have to stay on top of the changes if you want to keep your members happy. There are also a lot of new players bringing new ideas into the sector. We'll have a cross-section of dating experts on hand to answer your questions and keep you up to date on the latest in dating.
After the Election: A State of the Industry Discussion
1-2 p.m.
Location: Festival Hall–Newport
Similar to the Legal Panel, this special seminar will address the future of the industry, only from a strictly business perspective. It will feature established leaders in the industry who take great pleasure in thinking about where we are going, and have proven that their past prognostications have served them well. As always, we encourage you to bring your questions with you, and to ask them!
To attend InterNext, register at InterNext-Expo.com.
