As with previous SPARKt events, make it a practice to build the conference in full view of all of our attendees and fans. Accordingly, we start of with a very low base ticket price, and incrementally increase it as more info. is released up until the week before and the day of the event ($109.00). This go around, we’re starting with a ridiculous price for early-bird tickets, as you can see below.
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INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE PASS
* Priority admission for one to the SPARKt Conference on Feb. 26th
* Catered lunch at the Conference venue
* VIP Swag Bag (guaranteed when registered by Feb. 10th)
* Priority admission for one to the SPARKt Pre-Party on Feb. 25th
* Door Prizes, giveaways, advanced networking and more!
PRE-PARTY ONLY [BUY NOW]
* Priority admission for one to the SPARKt Pre-Party on Feb. 25th
* Door Prizes, giveaways, advanced networking and more!
Purchase subject to compliance with SPARKt’s Ticket Policy.
WHAT IS SPARKt?
Now in its third year, SPARKt is nationally recognized as a innovation and technology conference event focused on the real estate industry. Showcasing emerging trends and methodologies, the Conference provides real estate professionals with exclusive access to some of the most critically acclaimed entrepreneurs, technology masterminds, and thought leaders from around the country. Drawing on an intimate attendance of just over 100 people, the Conference provides attendees with inspiring perspectives on the impacts of technology, changing business models, and the revolution of social media on the real estate industry.
WHAT’S UP WITH THE NAME SPARKt?
SPARKt is often more easily understood when said (”Sparked”) rather than as it’s written. We develop and host each Conference as a catalyst for innovation. Our belief is that creating such a forum for bright people and actionable ideas in an interactive format, can create tremendous change in not only real estate – but any industry.
WHO CAN ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
Anyone. If you’ve gotten to this site, and something struck a cord, you’re most likely in the right ballpark. Professionals from a broad cross section of the real estate space that share the desire to learn more about how innovation can benefit the way we do business comprise the bulk of our attendees, but it doesn’t stop there. The inaugural event even included attendees from the advertising, interactive and media spaces, in addition to several notable entrepreneurs.
HOW DO I PURCHASE A CONFERENCE PASS?
The entire event is a collaboration, and we hope to provide an increasing amount of value as the event date nears, so we stagger our pricing so that it is more affordable the earlier you commit. As we announce more information about the event as it comes together, the discount levels decrease. Bottom line – the earlier you’re on board, the more you save. Conference Passes can be purchased in advance on this web site by clicking here or at the door for $109.00 (pending sell-out).
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
The Conference is presented in a series of short (18 min), direct (non-sales-y), interactive (ample Q&A) sessions throughout an afternoon. We include several breaks not only for you to get caught with the home office, but to interact and connect with the speakers and fellow attendees. These breaks are deputy moderated by volunteers to further immerse guests in the creative process.
WILL THERE BE WI-FI AVAILABLE?
Yes, and much more.
HOW CAN MY COMPANY BE INVOLVED WITH SPARKt?
First and foremost – attend! In addition, we have several options if you’d like to have your firm featured. Click here for more info on sponsorship opportunities available or email kit@SPARKt.org
WHAT IS THE SPARKt MARKETPLACE?
Based on attendee feedback, we’ve added a new space for table top exhibits. If you are a solutions provider and would like to showcase your firm or services, we’ve just added the new SPARKt Marketplace, which will be open to the public. More info can be found here.
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE PRE-PARTY?
We’ve gleaned from experience that as much (if not more) actual business can be done in informal settings as in the boardroom or in a conference like ours. Plus, since we believe that having fun is a key part to a well rounded life, we always include a party for both attendees and speakers in conjunction to our events. This year, and because we are having the Conference on a Friday, we’ve decided to do a pre/launch party for the Conference on the Thursday night before Friday’s event. This will give attendees an opportunity to check-in early, mingle with fellow attendees and get pumped for the next day’s Conference. This event is FREE with your paid advanced registration. Colleagues are also welcome, but the costs is $20 if not attending the Conference.
Anything else you need to know? If so, please contact us with any/all questions/comments at kit@SPARKt.org. Thanks!
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601 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
Email: info@sparkt.org
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
SPARKt would not be possible without the support and partnership of our sponsors. These visionary supporters are committed to bringing innovation to the masses. Thank you for your leadership in helping SPARKt present a world-class event in the city of Chicago.
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GWEN PEAKE [ Blog | LinkedIn | Twitter ]
Currently on the corporate communications staff with Ford Motor Company, Gwen holds the title of Global Digital Communications Manager and helps lead the social media team for the Fortune 10 company. She is part of the strategic execution team on all corporate social media and digital communications activities.
Her work in the digital space has directly influenced over a billion social media impressions. Throughout her career, she has coordinated numerous social media integrations and brand alliances, most notably with the Martha Stewart Show and the Steve Harvey Morning Show. Additionally, her work has been featured in numerous web articles, and her expertise in the field has been sought out and quoted in the a number of nationally distributed publications.
The award-winning filmmaker and nationally syndicated editor is also the author of the best-selling relationship manual for women, If It Walks Like a Duck…and Other Truths My Mother Taught Me. Gwen holds a BBA in Information Technology and dual-Masters degrees in Journalism/Mass Communications and Television/Film Production.
PEK PONGPAET [ Blog | LinkedIn | Twitter ]
Pek Pongpaet is the founder of Tweetlytics, a social media monitoring and analytics platform. Pongpaet’s expertise ranges from product design and development, user experience, and martial arts. Prior to founding Tweetlytics, Pongpaet worked at Accenture Technology Labs in the research department coming up with next generation user interfaces. At Roundarch, a technology and strategy consulting firm, Pongpaet’s work included envisioning and designing the dashboard of the future for the Tesla Model S electric car. He has given talks at Northwestern University, DePaul University, and University of Chicago on topics such as Design, Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
Pongpaet is a world class martial artist and performed motion capture work for 6 Mortal Kombat video games. He also won Silver and Bronze in international competition in Beijing and currently teaches at two martial arts schools.
BRENT PAYNE [ Blog | LinkedIn | Twitter ]
Brent is the Director of Search Engine Optimization at Tribune Company. As an in-house SEO with over seven years of experience, Brent has doubled Tribune’s visits from search engines from 2007 to 2008 (y/y), since he joined the company in February 2008. With more than a million visits per day to Tribune’s network of websites, Brent drives traffic not only to Tribune’s newspaper sites (including the L.A. Times, Chicago Tribune, and Baltimore Sun) but also to Tribune’s dozens of broadcast sites (including KTLA, WGN, and WPIX). He is an in-house SEO authority with experience and expertise in CMS challenges, duplicate content mitigation, page-rank funneling, Google News, and Google index rates. He has also trained large editorial teams regarding SEO and, in so doing, created a groundswell of SEO support within the Tribune organization.
ALAN WARMS [ LinkedIn ]
Founder and CEO, Appolicious, Inc.
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JENNIFER BAUMANN [ LinkedIn | Twitter ]
Associate – Technology, Sourcing and Commercial, DLA Piper
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