Past Events

Warm Gun

San Francisco, CA : November 30, 2012 (Entrepreneur)

Warm Gun unites designers & startups to learn about web design that isn’t just pretty, but actually converts! Brought to you by 500 Startups.

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ICANN 45: Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada : October 14-19, 2012 (Domain Industry & Policy)

ICANN meetings provide the opportunity for an internationally diverse group of individuals and organizations to come together and discuss and develop policies for the Internet‘s naming systems.   ICANN meetings are all about participation, collaboration, and finding solutions to the small – and large – problems that the Internet constantly faces. People from almost any profession and from any corner of the planet attend. ICANN is set up to allow everyone affected by its work to have a say in its processes.

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.CO Internet 2nd Annual DNSSEC Workshop

Bogota, Colombia : August 14, 2012 (DNSSEC & Policy)

As part of its global responsibility and to promote the adoption of DNS security standards and best practices, .CO INTERNET is proud to host its second “DNSSEC Workshop” on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012, from 8am to 4pm in the “Salón Parque” at the “Bogota Royal Hotel” in Bogota, Colombia. The event will be conducted in cooperation with the “Colombian Chamber of Informatics and Telecommunications (C.C.I.T.)” and will have the support, participation and sponsorship of recognized international organizations and entities like NIC Chile, LACNIC, ICANN, the Latin-American chapter of the Internet Society (ISOC), and private industry.  Please click here for more information.

SMASH Summit

New York, NY : July 26, 2012

Produced by 500 Startups & Next Customer, SMASH will teach you how to hack & dominate customer acquisition. Covering new “hack-tics” & strategies for Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and more, you’ll leave armed & ready for EXPLOSIVE growth!

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ICANN Prague

Prague : June 24-29, 2012 (Internet Community)

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LeWeb London

London, England : June 19-20, 2012 (Tech)

LeWeb brings together the most influential audience in the internet ecosystem from all over the world. 3500 participants from 76 countries gathered at LeWeb'11 in Paris. This year, LeWeb extends its reach with the June event in London.

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Mama Bear Conference

Mountain View, CA : April 20, 2012 (Entrepreneur)

500 Startups' new conference, MamaBear Tech, will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to discuss how technology is making families' lives easier in the realm of education, e-commerce, health care, and community.

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Startup Weekend - Mega

Mountain View, CA : April 13-15, 2012 (Startup Weekend)

Lori will be at Startup Weekend Newcastle to help startups go from idea to reality over the course of a weekend!

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ICANN 43: Latin America

Costa Rica : March 11-16, 2012 (Registrars & Domain Investors)

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Parallels Summit 2012

Orlando, FL : February 14-16, 2012 (Channel Partnerships)

Parallels Summit 2012 gives you an exclusive look into Parallels products and ecosystem — key elements to the success of your business.

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Geeks on a Plane - India

Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Agra : December 8-20, 2011 (Startups)

Organized by 500 Startups, Geeks on a Plane (#GOAP) is an invite-only tour for startups, investors, and executives to learn about burgeoning technology markets worldwide. We travel by planes, trains, and automobiles to the most exciting international startup scenes with the sole mission of uniting geeks and exploring cross-border opportunities. The result: a lifelong bond with fellow travelers, a wealth of new friends and business contacts in exploding technology markets, and a stronger appreciation for the cultural and economic ties that bind us globally.

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Founder Showcase

San Francisco, CA : November 8, 2011

The Founder Showcase gathers 500 top technology CEOs, investors, and early-stage companies in Silicon Valley for one action-packed night each quarter to network, hear talks from leading CEOs, and help launch a start-up company to greatness.

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