March 22-24, 2018
Austin, TX
Day 1
March 22
AdThrive is headed to Austin, March 22-24, 2018. The AdThrive Accelerate Summit is an exclusive, one-of-a-kind event designed especially for professional bloggers and digital publishers.
We can’t wait to welcome you to what will be an amazing event for the best in the business (that’s you!). The event will be designed around AdThrive’s focus on quality: differentiating your site from the rest of the internet. You’ll get access to a highly curated and impactful three-day program of expert content, working sessions, and a custom, tailored experience ensuring that you leave inspired and ready to tackle your business head on.
This isn’t your typical conference experience – AdThrive Accelerate Summit is a working event where you’ll join forces with fellow publishers and have the opportunity to tackle an actual project under the guidance of an expert in the field. You’ll leave full of ideas and action steps to make your content even more compelling, your social media more productive, and your site experience even more engaging and attractive to brands.
Tickets are now sold out!
Email info@adthrive.com to get on the waitlist.
For the first-ever AdThrive Accelerate Summit, AdThrivers voted to meet up in the vibrant, eclectic city of Austin, Texas! Known for its food, music scene, and artsy vibe, it’s the perfect place to bring together our amazing publishers and the AdThrive team!
Stay tuned for a full schedule coming soon! The conference registration will open at 8am on Thursday, March 22nd, and then we’ll kick things off around 2pm. Sessions will continue for Thursday afternoon, all day Friday, and Saturday until 2pm.
Please note that the schedule and speakers are subject to change.
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Day 2
March 23
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Day 3
March 24
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Day 1
March 22
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Day 2
March 23
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Day 3
March 24
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Registration
2nd Floor Foyer
2:00 pm
AdThrive Welcome
3:00 pm
Keynote Speaker
Randi Zuckerberg
4:15 pm
General Session
Mari Smith: What's Working Now On Facebook
5:30 pm
Project Track Meetings
SEO, Facebook, Email, Video
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Welcome Party!
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
General Session
Google, Sarah Carpenter
10:30 am
General Session
Pinterest, Enid Hwang
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Project Tracks + Lunch
SEO, Facebook, Email, Video
2:00 pm
Breakout Session Options
1. David Hecht: Google Analytics
2. AdThrive: Site Optimization
3. Own The Room: Executive Presence, Connect First
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Project Tracks
SEO, Facebook, Email, Video
5:00-6:00
Breakout Session Options
1. DJ Waldow: Growing Your Brand Email Experience
2. AdThrive: Site Optimization
3. Own The Room: Voice Modulation, Non-Verbal Communication
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Breakout Session Options
1. Tanya Martineau, Jeff Arnold: How to Rock Video for Your Brand
2. AdThrive: Site Optimization
3. Paul Bannister, Rachel Parkin: Ad Industry Trends
10:30 am
Breakout Session Options
1. Jeff Hawley: SEO in 2018: A More Complete Experience
2. AdThrive: Site Optimization
3. Open Meeting & Working Time
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Project Tracks + Lunch
SEO, Facebook, Email, Video
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Keynote & Wrap up
Andrew Shue
thursday's keynote
Randi Zuckerberg
Randi Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and tech media personality. She founded Zuckerberg Media, with the mission of introducing children - especially girls and underserved communities - to tech and science in a fun way.
saturday's keynote
Andrew Shue & Amy Robach
A husband and wife who are the very definition of a power couple. Andrew is an entrepreneur, community leader, and co-founder of CafeMedia, while Amy is a news anchor on Good Morning America and breast cancer awareness advocate. They currently reside in NYC with their children.
Jeff Hawley SEO Expert
Tanya Martineau Head of US Operations at Prospect Arts
Jeff Arnold US Creative Director at Prospect Arts
DJ Waldow Chief Experience Maker at 3LTRZ
Mari Smith Facebook Marketing Expert
Enid Hwang Community Manager, Pinterest
Sarah Carpenter Video and Programmatic Strategy Lead, Online Partnerships Group, Google
Bianca Jochimsen Global Lead - Google Certified Publishing Partner Program
David Hecht Account Executive, Google Analytics 360 Suite
Bill Hoogterp Founder & CEO at Own the Room
Aaron Farley COO of AdThrive
Jordan Moore Director of Publisher Relationships, AdThrive
Michael Bova Client Support at AdThrive
Jake Gillikan Client Support at AdThrive
Rachel Parkin SVP Strategy & Sales, CafeMedia
Paul Bannister EVP, CafeMedia
Michael Sanchez CEO & Co-Founder, CafeMedia
Who Is The AdThrive Accelerate Summit Geared Towards?
AdThrive Accelerate Summit is for professional publishers in the AdThrive Community looking to improve their business.
How Much Does It Cost To Attend?
Because we believe in your business and want to invest in your success, AdThrive is covering the full cost of one ticket to the event (that's $799!) for our AdThrive members who want to attend! Attendees are responsible for paying for their hotel, travel and some meals. A $149 deposit (which will be refunded to you at the Summit) secures your spot.
Where and When Is It?
The Summit will take place in Austin, Texas at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown on March 22-24, 2018. The sessions will start at 2pm on Thursday, March 22nd, and end 2pm on Saturday, March 24th.
Who Will Be Speaking?
Your top-notch experts will include entrepreneur and best-selling author Randi Zuckerberg, CafeMedia co-founder Andrew Shue, social media expert Mari Smith, email marketing expert DJ Waldow, video expert Tanya Martineau and SO many more! View the list of speakers here.
What’s included with my ticket?
Your AdThrive Accelerate Summit ticket gets you access to two and a half days of top-level sessions and intensive expert training, breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, one-on-one time with the top bloggers in the industry, and most important of all, hugs (or handshakes) from your AdThrive team! You’ll also get tons of tools, reading material and information specific to your tracks, and a swag bag full of fun goodies!
Can I sell/transfer my ticket?
We know last minute things come up! If for some reason you won’t be able to attend the AdThrive Accelerate Summit, please let the AdThrive team know ASAP at info@adthrive.com. Tickets cannot be sold/transferred/exchanged without consent from the AdThrive team.
Are refunds available?
Since AdThrive is providing Summit tickets for free, refunds are not available. However, you will be refunded the $149 deposit after you’ve checked in at the Summit.
What airport should I fly into?
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is located just 7 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A quick Uber or cab ride and you’re there!
How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
See driving directions from the hotel right here. The hotel offers a shuttle service through Super Shuttle for a fee -- call (512) 258-3826. We’re also fans of RideAustin, Uber and Lyft!
