To encourage non-English speaking professionals to attend and participate in the discussions and relationship building, DOMAINfest Europe will have free translators available in German, Czech and Polish throughout the 2-day conference. Attendees in need of this service can indicate their preference during online registration.
Tuesday Oct 5
The relationship-building gets started during Happy Hour in the exhibit area (Diana Room) from 16:00 to 20:00hrs. Free beer, wine and snacks will be available. It will be a great way to meet fellow attendees and see what new products and services our exhibitors have to offer.
Wednesday Oct 6
As shown in the Agenda, the first day of the conference includes with a morning presentation on internet trends followed by an exciting keynote address. The networking then begins at lunch, where we fully expect to see a lively discussion around what the morning speakers presented.
Immediately after lunch, attendees will dive into a 2-hour Power Networking session in the main conference room. Each corner of the conference room will be assigned a carefully selected topic (see Agenda for Topic details). Invited experts in each topic will be briefly introduced to the audience, after which they will walk to their assigned corner of the room. Then the power networking begins. Over the next 2 hours, attendees will be free to approach whichever experts they feel offers the best ability to answer their most important business questions.
As attendees walk from corner to corner of the conference room to meet the different experts, they will naturally find themselves standing amongst fellow attendees who share the same strong interest in the respective topic. Since everyone in the given corner of the room shares this common interest, it offers a natural icebreaker for attendees to initiate conversations with one another while they wait for their turn to speak with an expert.
Thursday Oct 7
The second day is designed to encourage networking in a different way. Instead of networking around business topics, attendees will build relationships by sharing fun, cultural experiences during a variety of excursions in and around Prague.
During online registration, attendees will be able to select one morning and one afternoon excursion. But be sure to register early, because some excursions only have room for a limited number of people.
Thursday Morning Excursion Options:
- Guided Walking Tour and River Cruise (sponsored by VeriSign)
A friendly, informative guide will start this walking tour in the historic Old Town Square with its famous astronomical clock and incredible architecture. From there we continue the Charles Bridge, a gothic treasure, the oldest surviving bridge in Prague. Attendees will then enjoy a short river cruise leading through the Prague Venice. The river tour goes under the last preserved arch of the Romanesque Judith Bridge, along the ancient river canals and arcane Jewish Town, through the water casemate and the picturesque historical scenery in the center of Prague. - Spy Game (sponsored by t.b.d.)
Attendees that select this morning excursion will be placed into separate teams. Each team gets a spy case, a map of Prague, a GPS set, binoculars and other necessary aids. The teams must find hidden envelopes containing hints and maps. Along the way, they must translate secret clues, solve puzzles, and even deactivate a high explosive bomb. Actors will join the hunt acting as friendly agents, computer experts, and linguists. The whole mission takes place in the historical center of Prague. - Bobsled Racing (sponsored by t.b.d)
Attendees will race down a 1km roller-coaster style track on custom-made bobsleighs at speeds up to 60 km/h. Don’t worry, all bobsleighs have a brake for people afraid of gaining too much speed. Each person will have 3 chances to beat their personal best time, and beat the times of their competitors. While waiting for their turn, attendees can sit on a terrace enjoying scenic views overlooking Prague. - AK47 and M16 Shooting Contest (sponsored by t.b.d.)
A once in a lifetime opportunity. Attendees will be taken to a professional outdoor gun club where Czech paratroopers and police special forces train. They will be given a safety lesson and then allowed to shoot at outdoor targets using an AK47 (15 shots), M16 (15 shots), Shotgun (5 shots), and Sniper rifle (5 shots). The winner receives a special diploma. - Grand Prix Go Kart Racing (sponsored by .CO)
Go Karting is an ideal activity for both experienced and inexperienced drivers. Attendees will enjoy the thrill of racing each other, as electronic timing devices onboard the Go Karts record all movements, allowing competitors to compare their skills and times in print-outs. The Go Karting track is 500m, with 23 turns and 6 straight-aways.
Thursday Afternoon Excursion Options:
- Prague Castle and Church Walking Tour (sponsored by VeriSign)
This guided tour starts at the Prague Castle overlooking the entire city. While at the castle, attendees will visit the beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral. The walk down the hill from the Castle will introduce everyone to magnificent monuments, churches, and palaces built in the 14th century. Attendees will then cross the famous Charles Bridge and make their way to the Old Town Square with its 15th century astronomical clock and church of Our Lady Tyn. The guide will share ancient legends and tales. - Grand Prix Go Kart Racing (sponsored by InterNetX)
Go Karting is an ideal activity for both experienced and inexperienced drivers. Attendees will enjoy the thrill of racing each other, as electronic timing devices onboard the Go Karts record all movements, allowing competitors to compare their skills and times in print-outs. The Go Karting track is 500m, with 23 turns and 6 straight-aways. - Pub Hunt Contest (sponsored by t.b.d.)
Beer loving attendees will be divided into teams and then given a map contest instructions. The goal is to visit as many pubs on the list as possible and take funny photos at each one as proof. Along the way, teams must successfully complete certain tasks, such as filling a pint glass exactly up to the line. - Skoda Road Rallye
Attendees will be taken out to the Czech countryside where they will be assigned to teams and given a map, instructions, digital camera, Dictaphone, mobile phone, and the keys to a Skoda automobile. The goal is to find several check points and complete special tasks along the way. The team with the highest score wins. - AK47 and M16 Shooting Contest (sponsored by t.b.d.)
A once in a lifetime opportunity. Attendees will be taken to a professional outdoor gun club where Czech paratroopers and police special forces train. They will be given a safety lesson and then allowed to shoot at outdoor targets using an AK47 (15 shots), M16 (15 shots), Shotgun (5 shots), and Sniper rifle (5 shots). The winner receives a special diploma.
Since everyone on a given excursion shares a common interest in that activity, conversational barriers will quickly melt away, thus making it easy to let loose, have fun, and build lasting relationships.