EDM06: Kick-off for Italy, February 6-7, 2006

OK! We're using this blog to help kick off the sixth European Directory Marketplace Conference (EDM06), the most significant conferences about European Directory Enquiry (DQ), and one of the most significant directory conferences in Europe. EDM is the best place we know of to find out what's happening in the European Directory space, and this blog will be one of the best places to keep abreast of our progress on EDM itself.

We feel there are two keys to success: attendees, and content. We're working hard on both those things, and here are the most important things to note right now:

1. Registration is open! We offer some very aggressive discounts for people who are price sensitive and can make up their mind early. If that includes you, then signup here now!

2. With respect to content, here's what we're working on:

- Another top-notch executive panel;
- Expanded coverage of developments throughout Europe;
- Expanded participation by carriers and service providers;
- Expanded coverage of service developments and opportunities, including local search, the Internet, voice automation, outsourcing, mobile services, personal directories, and social networking.
- Expanded focus on business and investment matters.

Let us know if you have some ideas and can help.

3. This EDM conference series has been a success because of support from some great sponsors. See our past conference sites for information about each of them. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorships, please let us know.

Finally, if you want to be sure to hear about our progress, sign up here.

Best regards,

Stu Whitaker
Whitaker Associates
www.whitaker.com