EMEA
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
- 2013 Channel Programs and Marketing Plans
- New Markets & Trends
- SMB Research
- Workshops offering a deeper look into MalDetector web security for SMBs, NIA opportunities, business analytics tools and effective channel marketing programs
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Professionals with the following expertise are encouraged to attend:
- Domain Name Management
- Marketing and Sales Development
- Product Management
- Business Strategy
CONTACT US
Contact namingevents@verisign.com with any questions.
back to events home //Join us in France for an exclusive opportunity to stay at the Le Princesse de Mello in lle de France. This intimate venue features old charm with modern conveniences allowing for an unforgettable experience. While you are out of session, you may enjoy your choice of the many activities offered onsite at this beautiful chateau including billiards, a fitness trail, spa, archery and tennis.
La Princesse de Mello
Route de Clermont
60 660 MELLO
France
Phone: +33 1 30 28 69 69
TRANSFERS AND SHUTTLES
La Princesse de Mello is located 40 minutes from Charles de Gaulle airport and we recommend delegates to fly into Charles de Gaulle Airport. Shuttles from Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris-Olry Airport, Gare du Nord, and Place de la Concorde will be arranged based on your arrival times.
Hotel Information
Verisign has reserved rooms for two nights dating October 29 and October 30, 2012 which may be reserved for € 150 including VAT covering both nights. Please reserve you room by completing the registration form entirely. You will be contacted via email and provided a secure link to submit payment.
Departures and Transfers occur on Wednesday October 31st.
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Stefan Töpfer, FIoEE
WinWeb Founder & Group CEO
Stefan started his first business over three decades ago whilst still at University and has run businesses ever since then. He has a large amount of experience in the SME sector and specialises in providing IT infrastructure that allows small businesses to succeed and compete with the “big boys”.
His first business ventures included designing and manufacturing industrial computer control systems and early internet applications like email. Stefan was also involved with the import and export of industrial goods.
In 1995 he built Nacamar Group PLC (now part of the Tiscali / Carphone Warehouse network) totally from scratch into one of the biggest ISPs in Europe before selling it at the height of the DotCom boom.
After that success in 2000 he revisited another of his start-ups, WinWeb, which he had established back in 1994 as a way to help small and home businesses get online. With new technology he was able to design an on-demand SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) infrastructure for businesses, one of the first of its kind.
By 2005 initial development was complete (although new features and applications continue to be introduced even now) and it was the first ever on-demand accounting software to be accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. The WinWeb software today encompasses a full range of integrated solutions for business and is even used by large multinational corporations.
Since 2006 Stefan has been writing about small business and the various issues they face on his blog "The Small Business Blog". Over years the blog has grown to become the number one ranked blog for small businesses and entrepreneurs. He also has his own column on NASDAQ.com.
Stefan speaks regularly at business conferences and software events on the subject of cloud infrastructure. In 2010 he received an Honorary Fellowship from the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (Hon. FIoEE) for his contributions to learning and education for small business owners.
In 2011 he became the first Advisory Council Chairman of the IoEE. He also sits on the SFEDI Advisory Board, the not-for-profit standards setting body for both Business Enterprise and Business Support. Stefan is also heavily involved with social enterprise organisations like The Enterprise Rockers that help small businesses to succeed.
Website:
www.winweb.com
Blog:
www.sme-blog.com
NASDAQ Column
Twitter:
twitter.com/stefantopfer
Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/stefantopfer
FACTS & FIGURES
| Dates | Monday October 29, 2012 – Wednesday October 31, 2012 |
| Location | La Princesse de Mello Route de Clermont 60 660 MELLO France |
| Dress code | Business Casual |
AGENDA
Monday October 29, 2012
| TIMING | CONTENT | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Registration & Check in | |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Welcome | Romain Cholat, VP Verisign EMEA |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Trends & New Markets | Stuart Dinnes, Director EMEA Account Management |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Product Update | Souheil Ben Yacoub, Senior Product Manager EMEA |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break | |
| 15:30 – 16:15 | Marketing Update | Philippe Burki, Product Marketing Manager EMEA |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Verisign Policy Update | Keith Drazek, Director Policy |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Q&A and Wrap up | Romain Cholat, VP Verisign EMEA |
| 17:30 – 19:30 | Free Time & Recreation Program | |
| 19:30 – 20:00 | Cocktails | |
| 20:00 – 22:00 | Dinner | |
| 22:00 - | Nightcap |
Tuesday October 30, 2012
| TIMING | CONTENT | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 – 8:45 | Welcome | Romain Cholat, VP Verisign EMEA |
| 8:45 – 9:30 | Channel Programs 2013 | Stuart Dinnes, Director EMEA Account Management |
| 9:30 – 10:45 | Keynote | Stefan Töpfer, Group CEO/Chairman WinWeb |
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Wrap up | Romain Cholat, VP Verisign EMEA |
| 10:50 – 11:15 | Break | |
| 11:15 – 12:30 | SMB Panel | Moderator: Romain Cholat, VP Verisign EMEA |
| 12:30 – 12:40 | Panel Closing Statement | Romain Cholat, VP Verisign EMEA |
| 12:40 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Workshop Sessions & 1:1 Meetings* | |
| 14:45 – 15:30 | Workshop Sessions & 1:1 Meetings* | |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Break | |
| 15:45 – 16:30 | Workshop Sessions & 1:1 Meetings* | |
| 16:30 – 17:15 | Workshop Sessions & 1:1 Meetings* | |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Q&A and Closing Remarks | Romain Cholat, VP Verisign EMEA |
| 17:30 – 19:30 | Free Time & Recreation Program | |
| 19:30 – 20:00 | Cocktails | |
| 20:00 – 22:00 | Dinner | |
| 22:00 – | Nightcap |
Legend
*There are 4 workshop sessions being held concurrently. You may choose when and which session you would like to attend.
Workshops will cover the following topics:
- NIA a unique opportunity for corporate – Speaker: Gary McVie, Director EMEA NIA Sales
- Business Analytics Tools – Speaker: Josh Kragness, Business Analyst
- Effective Channel Marketing Programs – Speaker: Philippe Burki, Product Marketing Manager EMEA
- New Products – Speaker: Souheil Ben Yacoub, Senior Product Manager EMEA
Tuesday October 30, 2012
| TIMING | CONTENT | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 – | Shuttle Services |