From what we are hearing it sounds like just about everybody is going to be at the 2nd annual NamesCon conference coming up January 11-14, 2015 at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. At this time a year ago, less than 100 people had pre-registered for the debut show held last January. Fast forward 12 months to today and over 400 people have already registered with a crowd in excess of 800 expected.

That inaugural NamesCon conference was a major success, largely due to an exceptional value proposition that included low registration fees and a remarkable $79 a night hotel price at the historic host hotel that is located right on the Las Vegas Strip.

The newly remodeled Tropicana had given NamesCon a good deal on rooms and conference space so the hotel could showcase its stylish $200 million makeover. Having accomplished that mission last winter, I expected they would present NamesCon with a much higher rate card this year, generating 

expenses they would have to pass on to registrants. That didn't happen - somehow show founder Richard Lau was able to hold the line and again offer a remarkable conference bargain - especially for those who sign up a few weeks ahead of time.

Having said that, if you want to take advantage of the $399 registration fee the show has been offering, you will have to do it by midnight tonight (Saturday night, November 15). The deal is even better for those who attended the debut conference last January  (your loyalty will be rewarded with a $299 ticket until midnight).  Tomorrow the rate goes up to $599, so there is $200 in it for you if you act now. With the expected number of registrants continuing to be revised upwards, you would also be wise to lock in your room will you can still do it for just $79 a night (I booked five nights long ago). 

Just as they did last January, Richard and fellow conference producers Jothan Frakes and Jodi Chamberlain are putting together an ambitious agenda filled with business sessions and social events you won't want to miss. I hope to see you and perhaps "capture" you on camera there!

At work at the 1st NamesCon conference last January. With a much bigger crowd and more ground to cover at the January 2015 show, I may have to pay a visit to that Massage Station!