Speakers | Agenda | Hotel | Exhibitors/Sponsors | About the Show
Affiliate Summit East 2008 is taking place at the Boston Seaport Hotel.
The agenda is subject to change - please check back for updates.
Sunday, August 10
Booth Setup
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Exhibitor Move In: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Exhibit hall map.
Registration
Location: Commonwealth Complex Registration Area
Time: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Affiliate Meet Market
Location: Cityview Ballroom
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Exhibitor Move In: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Affiliate Summit kicks off with an extended session of structured, face to face networking. Merchants will have tables set to meet with affiliates to discuss their affiliate programs and cut deals. Vendors that cater to affiliates and merchants will also have tables to share information about their products and services. Each table is a meeting spot for teaching, learning, closing deals, creating partnerships and finding new opportunities.
See who is hosting a table at the Affiliate Meet Market & Vendor Showcase.
Intro Session 1
Location: Harborview Ballroom 1
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
ShareASale Network Education Clinic
Location: Harborview Ballroom 2
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
(This Session is Open to All Attendees)
Affiliates will have an opportunity to learn tips and tricks about how to most effectively work with ShareASale merchants.
Intro Session 2
Location: Harborview Ballroom 1
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
Network Education Clinic 2
Location: Harborview Ballroom 2
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
(This Session is Open to All Attendees)
Intro Session 3
Location: Harborview Ballroom 1
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
Network Education Clinic 3
Location: Harborview Ballroom 2
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
(This Session is Open to All Attendees)
Intro Session 4
Location: Harborview Ballroom 1
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
Network Education Clinic 4
Location: Harborview Ballroom 2
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(This Session is Open to All Attendees)
Affiliate Summit Hospitality Room Open
Location: Atrium Lobby
Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday, August 11
Continental Breakfast
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
(Breakfast is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Registration
Location: Commonwealth Complex Registration Area
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm
Bloghaus/Press Room
Location: Cambridge Complex
Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Opening Remarks & Keynote
Location: General Session Room - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
Coffee Service
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm
Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Exhibit Hall map.
Session 1a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
Session 1b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 1c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Luncheon
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
(Lunch is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 2a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 2b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 2c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 3a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 3b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 3c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 4a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 4b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 4c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Great Affiliate Road Rally
Location: General Session Room - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
The driver of the first car to cross the finish line for the Great Affiliate Road Rally will be awarded a 10' x 10' exhibit hall booth (value: $4,995) for Affiliate Summit 2008 East in Boston, taking place August 10-12, 2008.
And yes, the booth is transferable, so the winner can sell it at whatever cost they wish.
The entry fee is $100, which is a donation made directly to a charity TBA
More details at http://www.affiliatesummit.com/road-race.php.
Affiliate Summit Hospitality Room Open
Location: Atrium Lobby
Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm
WebmasterRadio.fm Affiliate Bash
Location: TBA
Time: 8:00pm-?
Tuesday, August 12
Continental Breakfast
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
Registration
Location: Commonwealth Complex Registration Area
Time: 8:30am-3:00pm
Coffee Service
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm
Bloghaus/Press Room
Location: Cambridge Complex
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm
Ask the Experts
Location: General Session Room - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Ask the Experts will be an opportunity for merchants, networks and affiliates to ask questions about various specialties and issues.
Hand picked experts will handle topics in their specialty, and conduct chats, answer questions and share opinions during this networking and education session.
Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Exhibit Hall map.
Session 5a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 5b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 5c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Luncheon
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
(Lunch is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 6a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 6b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 6c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 7a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 7b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Session 7c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Un-Keynote / Closing Cocktail
Location: General Session Room - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
The closing keynote address will be an un-keynote, where any Affiliate Summit attendees will have the opportunity to step up to the microphone and speak. Get up on the soapbox to share your perspectives, ideas, criticisms, and solutions for the affiliate marketing industry.
This session will also be a closing cocktail for all attendees.
