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Web 2.0 Expo NY Onsite Information

Attending Web 2.0 Expo? Below are all the important onsite details about checking in and planning your time at the conference.

Conference Location

Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 7th Avenue at 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019

Registration / Check-in Hours

Registration for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and media is located in the Lobby Level. Stop by to pick up your badge, event guide, and other materials.

  • Monday: 7:30am - 7:30pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Packages – What’s Included?
(Click a package below for more details)

Conference Plus Workshops

Access to:
  • Workshops on Monday, September 27
  • All sessions (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • All keynotes (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Lunch (Monday-Thursday)
  • Sponsor Pavilion
  • All networking events including Ignite, Startup Showcase, and the opening reception

Conference Only

Access To:
  • All sessions (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • All keynotes (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Lunch (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Sponsor Pavilion
  • All networking events including Ignite, Startup Showcase, and the opening reception

Workshops Only

Access To:
  • Workshops on Monday, September 27
  • All keynotes (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Lunch on Monday, September 27
  • All Sponsored Sessions (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Sponsor Pavilion
  • All networking events including Ignite, Startup Showcase, and the opening reception

Web 2.0 Lite

Access To:
  • All Sponsored Sessions (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • All keynotes (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • All 20-minute editorial sessions (Thursday)
  • Sponsor Pavilion
  • All networking events including Ignite, Startup Showcase, and the opening reception

Online Attendee Directory - See Who Else is Going

Our online Attendee Directory is now open. You can use it to quickly and easily contact, meet, and network with other attendees before, during, and after the event. If you haven't joined the Attendee Directory, we encourage you to do so and get the conversation started with other Web 2.0 Expo-goers today.

Wireless Internet Access

We have a dedicated wireless network set up for Web 2.0 Expo NY throughout the conference area, with the exception of the Sponsor Pavilion. You're sharing the network with your fellow conference attendees, so please refrain from downloading large files while on the conference network. For help connecting, visit the Registration desk or send us a message via Twitter (@w2e).

Speaker Slides, Video and Live Streaming Info

During the conference, all keynotes will be streamed live. After the conference, session files will be available for download and select video will be available for viewing. Look for links on the http://web2expo.com/ny.

Set Your Personal Schedule and Leave Session Comments

Create your own Web 2.0 Expo agenda using the personal schedule function. Mark the presentations and events you want to attend by clicking on the calendar icon next to each listing on the website. You can then access it by clicking on the "personal schedule" link on your Attendee Directory dashboard or in the Schedule View page. Have a question or comment for a speaker? Post them in the "Add New Comment" field found at the bottom of any session detail page (see example).

Official Tag

Blogging, tweeting, or posting photos on the web? Tag 'em with #w2e.

Sponsor Pavilion Hours

Visit this years Web 2.0 Expo New York exhibitors displaying the latest in Web 2.0 tools and technologies in the Sponsor Pavilion.

  • Tuesday, September 28:
    12:00pm 3:30pm
    5:15pm 6:15pm (Opening Reception)
  • Wednesday, September 29
    9:30am 3:30pm
  • Thursday, September 30:
    10:30am 1:00pm

Networking Events

Some of the most valuable connections we make and conversations we have are outside the four walls of the session rooms. Make sure you block off your evenings to mingle with thousands of other attendees at our networking events.

Monday, 9/27/2010

  • Ignite Web 2.0 Expo NY at 7:00pm
    If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers. Hosted by conference co-chair Brady Forrest.

Tuesday, 9/28/2010

  • Opening Reception (sponsored by IBM) at 5:15pm
    All attendees are invited to an opening reception immediately following the keynotes. Grab a drink and catch up with old friends and new.
  • The Liar Show (sponsored by Spiceworks) at 6:30pm
    The Liar Show is a live storytelling event — with a twist.
  • Tweet Up (sponsored by Opera Software) at 9:00pm
    Looking for something to do in the evening at Web 2.0 Expo? Come Tweet Up with other attendees in The Sheraton Link, located onsite at this years Web 2.0 Expo New York. Grab a beer with colleagues and talk about all things web.

Wednesday, 9/29/2010

  • Startup Showcase (sponsored by .CO) at 5:30pm
    This year at Web 2.0 Expo, were hosting our first ever Startup Showcase. Highlighting the startup ecosystems creativity and variety, the Showcase will give you a chance to see the newest Web 2.0 companies entering the market.
  • Tweet Up (sponsored by .CO) at 9:00pm
    Looking for something to do in the evening at Web 2.0 Expo? Come Tweet Up with other attendees in The Sheraton Link, located onsite at this years Web 2.0 Expo New York. Grab a beer with colleagues and talk about all things web.

Group Rate at Sheraton Includes Free In-room Internet

If you are staying at the Sheraton and booked under the Web 2.0 Expo group rate ($295 per night), internet access in your hotel room is complimentary. The $14.95 per day fee will be removed from your bill when you check-out. There is also complimentary wireless in the Sheraton hotel lobby.

Discounts at NYC Restaurants

As a Web 2.0 Expo attendee, you are entitled to discounts at several NYC restaurants when you show them your badge. Download the list of participating restaurants (PDF).

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Questions / Feedback

If you have a question about Web 2.0 Expo or feedback you want to share, let us know:

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Sponsors
  • IBM
  • Microsoft
  • Rackspace Hosting
  • 3DVIA
  • Authorize.Net
  • HP
  • Neustar, Inc.
  • OpenSRS
  • open{subnet}

Rob Koziura
(415) 947-6111
rkoziura@techweb.com

Kaitlin Pike
(415) 947-6306
kpike@techweb.com

View a complete list of Web 2.0 Expo contacts.