Cybernet Expo (june 8-11)

**steven619** · 01-20-2006, 02:49 PM

Who is going to visit San Diego for the www.cybernetexpo.com event?

Do you think there is an interest for a "day before" gathering of gay computer geeks? Perhaps some focused conversation about marketing or technology and how it relates to gay sites?

If there are a few of us we can grab the back area of say...Baja Betty's in Hillcrest.

If there is a stronger interest...we can find another place.

Drop me a note or reply to this thread.

San Diego in June is wonderful!

Steven

desslock · 01-20-2006, 03:05 PM

Hi Steven

I have a question - does the show take place like in San Diego? Near Hillcrest? Or is it way way out? I visited San Diego once... and stayed in Hillcrest if memory serves....

Just trying to think through some logistics...

Steve

**haganxy** · 01-20-2006, 03:16 PM

how is Cybernet Expo? i've never been. although i can always make an excuse to head down to San Diego..haven't been to Kicker's in a while :3ymca:

Top Cat · 01-20-2006, 06:02 PM

I'm thinking about going, possibly as a substitute for Internext, which conflicts with a big bear event for us. If I'm there, count me in for everything...within reason.

**Jasun** · 01-20-2006, 06:12 PM

from what I undestand, there's no gay presence there, which is why none of us have ever gone before.

has that changed?

**LAJ** · 01-20-2006, 06:40 PM

There is SOME gay presence at the show for sure... not like Phoenix Forum though of course.

But I'm certainly trying! Attendance will be over 600 I'm guessing and given that this show is a great networking and business show, you won't get lost in the shuffle... so please... attend!!

And yes, I'm one of the organizers, so I'm a *bit* biased.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to hit me up... or post em here... thanks for getting this thread going Steven619

**gaybucks_chip** · 01-20-2006, 06:54 PM

Ya know, it's one of those "chicken and egg" things.

There's no gay presence because there's no gay presence.

If a bunch of gay webmasters would commit to going, I think a bunch of other people would probably show up. AJ and I in particular would be looking for newer webmasters, ones that perhaps haven't made it to Vegas or Phoenix Forum... but of course we'd also be happy to see friends as well.

I haven't looked at the schedule... perhaps if there were an event or two specifically for gay webmasters it would make it more clear there's something to make it worth everyone's while to go ... perhaps that's already been thougth of.

Xstr8guy · 01-20-2006, 06:59 PM

What is percentage of event sponsors will be gay programs? Just curious. I'm looking for an excuse to go to San Diego in June

**LAJ** · 01-20-2006, 07:07 PM

I currently have 2 major gay companies looking into sponsorsing the show and/or exhibiting at the Corridor Cruisin event.

And you are right boyfunk ... it is a "chicken and egg" kinda thing.

Right now it's too early to tell what the percentage of sponsors or attendees are going to be if they are gay webmasters and/or if they do business with gay companies.

Hey.. I'm a straight webmaster but I do business with my site Twinklatinos with Puppycash... so from a webmaster point of view... i'm interested in meeting all kinds of gay companies who have services to offer webmasters.

Fortunately the show is still 5 months away and I'm still working out what I think will be a kick ass seminar schedule and list of speakers...nothing is set in stone yet but I honestly feel that the seminars are a major cornerstone of the show and what has made it a mid-sized show success over the last several years.

**Jasun** · 01-20-2006, 08:18 PM

it WOULD be nice to go to a show that's within motorcycle distance.. that's for sure.

ok.. I'll look into it.

Um.. just so we're clear on this.. I can dance naked at the parties there, right?

**LAJ** · 01-21-2006, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by Jasun

Um.. just so we're clear on this.. I can dance naked at the parties there, right?

I would INSIST on that...

**steven619** · 01-25-2006, 02:17 AM

The event is VERY VERY close to Hillcrest!

Lots to do there of course.
I know we will have at least 5 homesexuals, 1 straight guy, and 1 straight wild women. The rest we will keep away for all that porn and answering the phone while we drink, drink, drink.

But really...
Although they say BOOBS a lot and KITTY CAT (pussy) what straight websites do and what we do...are the same. Only the sexual position have changed to protect the christian right.

I'm sure we can put together a "welcome" party at a local bar if we get a small group. If not, then it's a day trip to the local men's spa. I hear they give great facials! LOL

desslock · 01-25-2006, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by boyfunk

I haven't looked at the schedule... perhaps if there were an event or two specifically for gay webmasters it would make it more clear there's something to make it worth everyone's while to go ... perhaps that's already been thougth of.

Maybe a hospitality suite would be in order?

Steve

**Jasun** · 01-25-2006, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by steven619

But really...
Although they say BOOBS a lot and KITTY CAT (pussy) what straight websites do and what we do...are the same. Only the sexual position have changed to protect the christian right.

No.

Sorry.

Can't agree with that. Marketing to a straight market and gay market isn't even close... maybe that's something we can talk about..