FAQ
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The 411:
- Are pets welcomed?
- Yes! Your well-behaved, vaccinated, pet is welcome to attend. However, our furry friends are not allowed in the meeting rooms or next to the food. There will be a doggy daycare across from the meeting rooms. The doggy day care is complimentary for all attendees staying at the hotel.
Pets can also stay unattended in your hotel room. - Are there photos from the previous events?
- Yes, and the photos are pawsome! All of our photos can be found on Facebook at fb.com/barkworldconference on on Flickr at flickr.com/photos/barkworldexpo - enjoy!
- How much does it cost to park?
- Parking at the Westin Buckhead Hotel:
Daily self-park: $10.00
Atlanta's Public Rail System - MARTA is one blocks away. Fare is $2.75 one-way.
- Is there free Wi-Fi?
- Yes! We'll have complimentary wireless in the meeting space, your hotel room and the hotel lobby.
- What's the conference attire?
- Generally, "Friday" business casual. Tailored jeans, khakis or slacks with comfortable shoes. The conference room tends to be cool in the mornings and warm in the afternoon. We'd suggest you dress in layers so that you can easily adapt to the current inside temperature. And, be sure to bring a lint roller and/or leave the black pants at home as the four-legged friends will be present.
- When is the BarkWorld 2012 Conference?
- The full event dates are Thursday, October 25 - Saturday, October 27, 2012. You can view our full agenda at: http://barkworldconferenceexpo2012.sched.org/
- Where will BarkWorld Conference & Expo take place?
- The 2012 BarkWorld Conference & Expo will take place in Atlanta, GA at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta Hotel.
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
3391 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-365-0065 | Toll-Free: 1-800-937-8461
Visit our travel page for more information.
http://www.barkworldexpo.com/attend/venue/
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Registration Information:
- Can I only attend one day of the conference?
- Sure. However, we don't have a one-day only pass. If you don't mind sharing, you may have co-worker or friend that can attend the day you're unable to attend.
- Can I register onsite at the event?
- Yes. However, we cannot guarantee that we'll have extra swag bags or giveaways. Attendees that register in advance online are guaranteed all of the conference deliverables and giveaways!
- Can my registration fee be refunded if I can't attend?
- We offer name changes at no cost. Please contact us at info {at} barkworldexpo {dot} com if you're now unable to attend and would like to offer your pass to a co-worker or friend. We can also apply your registration to a BarkWorld University webinar series or other BarkWorld events. Unfortunately there are no cash refunds.
- How do I register?
- Simply click on the "REGISTER" under the Attend section on our website. A new page will open and you can follow the instructions. You will be prompted to pay with a credit card on a PayPal site; or if you like you can use Google Wallet. If you have trouble with the form please e-mail us at info {at} barkworldexpo {dot} com.
- I received a discount code, how do I use it?
- Please visit our registration page (click on the Register Now button on the right of this page) and once you select the number of passes the form will prompt you to enter in the discount code. Press "apply". If the code isn't working or if you need further instructions and you've already verified that the code is accurate from your supplier please then contact us at info {at} barkworldexpo {dot} com.
- I registered - do I need a ticket?
- No. We have access to our online registration application and will be able to pull up your registration. We do, however, encourage you to print and bring the receipt that was e-mailed to you when you registered.
- I'm part of the media, how can I get a pass?
- If you're interested in becoming one of our media partners and/or attending to cover the event please submit your request under Press section on our website.
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Travel Information
You'll find staying at the hotel a great savings and convenience! Visit Lodging under the Attend section for more information.
To see all of our workshops visit our Education section and click on workshops.
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Sponsor & Exhibit Information:
- I want to donate an item for your charity raffle
- Thank you! Please contact exhibit {at} barkworldexpo.com and let us know what item(s) you'd like to giveaway.
- My company is interested in sponsoring
- That's pawsome! You'll have the opportunity to meet & showcase your product to key influencers in the industry. BarkWorld is the only social media & lifestyle event for the pet community. We specialize in integrating lifestyle brands, social media products and of course pet-focused businesses.
We invite you to view our media kit and sponsorship information. Contact us at exhibit {at} barkworldexpo.com to receive your copy. You can also view our demographics and basic sponsor information under Sponsor.
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Speakers & Education:
- I'm interested in speaking at the conference!
- Thank you for your interest in educating our conference attendees. We've currently closed our call for speakers; however we may have some open slots. Please e-mail us at info {at} barkworldexpo {dot} com to submit your idea.
- Who are the keynote speakers for the 2012 conference?
- Brent Herd, Twitter, Inc.
Matt Meeker, Co-founder of Meetup.com
Andy Nibley, Writer/Director of the HBO Documentary: Madonna of the Mills
To stay up-to-date with our programming sign up for our newsletter and view our education section on our website.
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