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Global Village
Webmaster Access brings tech leaders to Amsterdam
by DANMILLER
FEATURE
Webmaster Access Amsterdam, which was ushered in by a pair of opening
The international tech community came out in force for the 12th edition of
events on September 15.
Adult digital professionals from more than 50 countries began gathering
at the DoubleTree by Hilton Centraal Station for four days of networking,
dealmaking and education set against the gorgeous backdrop of the capital city of
Netherlands.
Early-bird registration, sponsored by Pussycash, was brisk on the first afternoon
as a diverse group of executives got reacquainted with the cozy property that
seems tailor-made for the industry’s original webmaster show, which this year was
presented for the third time by BitterStrawberry.
As the sun began to set on an unseasonably warm, 80-degree day, Webmaster
Access attendees made the scenic walk to Hannekes Boom, the casual bar and
grill situated right on the canal that played host to the second annual Beer & BBQ
sponsored by EroAdvertising.
Billed as “the best place in Amsterdam,” Hannekes lived up to its reputation
again as show-goers soaked in the waterfront view while doing laps to the open
bar and generous buffet spread of brats, hamburgers, hot sausage, salad and fruit.
Among the first-timers in the crowd was Alex Duke, a native of Ukraine
who lives in Moscow who this week is pursuing his dream in Amsterdam as he
promotes his new site BangLovers.com. Duke, the business development director,
said he built a free, community-first portal “where visitors matter.”
Meanwhile the head of LeadBit, Alsu Khashanshina, mingled in the bar,
discussing her affiliate network and handing out her business card to new
contacts.
On the other end of Hannekes, Wilson Tong, the founder and fairs director of
the Asia Adult Expo in Hong Kong, also made the rounds for the first time at
Webmaster Access. His objective was simple: “I want to find out what people
think of the Asian market,” said Tong, whose trade show in late August is the only
adult event of its kind in Hong Kong.
The U.S. contingent already made its presence felt at Hannekes as American
personalities such as adult star James Deen turned up the volume. Deen said he
was in town for meetings regarding his newly launched hardcore site, Analized.
com, as well as TwistedVisual.com and his burgeoning James Deen Cash affiliate
network.
One of James Deen Cash’s themes is “no one knows porn better.”
The lively Beer & BBQ got everyone well-lubed for the official Welkom Party,
sponsored by CCBill inside the incomparable SkyLounge on the top floor of the
host hotel.
“This show has grown into such a great presence in the market,” said Gary
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