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'''Domainer Mardi Gras''' is a domain conference held every year to discuss of hot issues in the domain name industry. Professional domainers and companies from all over the world participate in this meeting. These companies are registrars, registries, advertisement feed providers, domain name parking companies, [[ICANN]], and investors. However, there is opportunity for individual participation.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69676858256&v=info Facebook]</ref> The name 'Domainer Mardi Gras' is given to the event because it is held in Mardi Gras week every year after the famous carnival on Shrove Tuesday celebrated in some countries, most famously in New Orleans.<ref>[http://www.google.com.pk/search?hl=en&biw=1366&bih=667&q=Mardi+Gras&tbs=dfn:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=Uxh-Ts2aJcro-gb2p_iRDQ&ved=0CC4QkQ4 Google Dictionary]</ref>

'''Domainer Mardi Gras''' is a domain conference held every year to discuss of hot issues in the domain name industry. Professional domainers and companies from all over the world participate in this meeting. These companies are registrars, registries, advertisement feed providers, domain name parking companies, [[ICANN]], and investors. However, there is opportunity for individual participation.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69676858256&v=info Facebook]</ref> The name 'Domainer Mardi Gras' is given to the event because it is held in Mardi Gras week every year after the famous carnival on Fat Tuesday, which is celebrated in some countries, perhaps most famously in New Orleans.<ref>[http://www.google.com.pk/search?hl=en&biw=1366&bih=667&q=Mardi+Gras&tbs=dfn:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=Uxh-Ts2aJcro-gb2p_iRDQ&ved=0CC4QkQ4 Google Dictionary]</ref>

In 2011, DMG was postponed because of the heavy load of other meetings at the start of the year.<ref>[http://www.elliotsblog.com/domainer-mardi-gras-on-hiatus-for-2011-0900 ElliotsBlog]</ref>

In 2011, DMG was postponed because of the heavy load of other meetings at the start of the year.<ref>[http://www.elliotsblog.com/domainer-mardi-gras-on-hiatus-for-2011-0900 ElliotsBlog]</ref>

==2010 Conference==

==2010 Conference==

Domainer Mardi Gras 2010 was held from 11 to 13 February, 2010 in Marriott Hotel of New Orleans. The meeting was directed by [[Michael Ward]].<ref>[http://dnjournal.com/events/2010/domainer-mardi-gras-preview.htm DNJournal]</ref>

Domainer Mardi Gras 2010 was held from 11 to 13 February, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel of New Orleans. The meeting was directed by [[Michael Ward]].<ref>[http://dnjournal.com/events/2010/domainer-mardi-gras-preview.htm DNJournal]</ref>

===Events===

===Events===

The key events in 2010 conference included:

The key events in 2010 conference included:

* "Show Me The Money" by [[Bruce Marler]], [[Patrick Ruddell]] and [[Sean Stafford]].

* "Show Me The Money" by [[Bruce Marler]], [[Patrick Ruddell]] and [[Sean Stafford]]

* "Reporter Roundtable" with [[Andrew Allemann]] and [[Ron Jackson]].

* "Reporter Roundtable" with [[Andrew Allemann]] and [[Ron Jackson]]

* "New TLDs. The Good, the bad, and the ugly!" by [[Mike Rodenbaugh]], [[Michael Berkens]], [[Jeffrey Eckhaus]] and [[Ken Hansen]].

* "New TLDs. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!" by [[Mike Rodenbaugh]], [[Michael Berkens]], [[Jeffrey Eckhaus]] and [[Ken Hansen]].

* "Domain Name Investments in 2010 and beyond. Where is the industry heading?" by [[Gregg McNair]], [[Leonard Holmes]], [[Hui Tam]] and [[Donny Simonton]].

* "Domain Name Investments in 2010 and Beyond. Where is the Industry Heading?" by [[Gregg McNair]], [[Leonard Holmes]], [[Hui Tam]] and [[Donny Simonton]].<ref>[http://dncalendar.com/events/domainer-mardi-gras-2010-new-orleans-louisiana/559 DNCalender]</ref>

<ref>[http://dncalendar.com/events/domainer-mardi-gras-2010-new-orleans-louisiana/559 DNCalender]</ref>

The domain name auction in DMG 2010 was held through [[Moniker.com]].<ref>[http://www.ereleases.com/pr/domainer-mardi-gras-partner-moniker-showcase-auction-30329 eReleases]</ref>

The domain name auction at DMG 2010 was held through [[Moniker.com]].<ref>[http://www.ereleases.com/pr/domainer-mardi-gras-partner-moniker-showcase-auction-30329 eReleases]</ref>

===Speakers===

===Speakers===

* [[Ken Hansen]] from [[Neustar]], Inc.

* [[Ken Hansen]] from [[Neustar]], Inc.

* [[Gregg McNair]] from [[PPX International]] LTD.

* [[Gregg McNair]] from [[PPX International]] LTD.

* [[Ron Jackson]] from [[DNJournal]].

* [[Ron Jackson]] from [[DNJournal]].<ref>[http://searchthename.com/event/domainer-mardi-gras/ SearchTheName]</ref>

<ref>[http://searchthename.com/event/domainer-mardi-gras/ SearchTheName]</ref>

==2009 Conference==

==2009 Conference==