The show was definately smaller than previous shows.
The show floor was less than half of what it was last year. Everyone here this year were the same as last year. The conferences were pretty much the same as last year. One thing very obvious were the lack of parties. Gone were the "My Big Fat Greek Dinner Party" and the "Epoch Rooftop Party" that made last year's Internext so much fun.
On the other hand, the smaller show made it easier than ever to network. I hit all the meetings I had planned, and even managed to do some business in a taxi and at the pool. Smaller show yes, but more relaxed too.
I don't know if its the Hotel or the organizers to blame, but the sky-high prices have got to go. $25.00 for a Breakfast Buffet? $55 for a Room-Service Hamburger? $8 for a bottle of water? And what the hell was with all of those Security guards this year?
Speaking of Security Guards, get this. A couple who's name I forget (sorry) were kissing in the pool. Not fucking, not girating, not grabbing or even carressing. Just kissing. And then this fucking Nazi-douchebag motherfucker security guard appears and tell them to STOP and SPREAD OUT. Like... WHAT!! WHAT THE FUCK??
I'm really sorry but with this kind of bullshit, Internext is no fun. I usually bring about 10 employees with me to each Internext but I'm glad I only brought one this time. Next year I made not even stay for the entire event if its anything like it was this weekend.
(Sorry Oganizers I don't mean to dump on you, but whoever sets policies and prices at these shows has got to calm the fuck down. Let ADULTS be ADULTS and show some affection, and start fucking us up the ass with $8 Bottled water).
The Mansion Boat party was GREAT. It started late but that was it. The ride was great, the food was great, the drinks for FREE, and the people were fun and informative. We need more boat parties at these things. MICHEL! We want a boat party at Qwebec Expo!
Cheers All!
Mark Prince
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