Professional eBay & eCommerce Sellers Internet Conference. May 30th – June 1st 2012

PeSA Internet Conference is an annual conference run by the Professional eBay & eCommerce Seller's Alliance. Now in its sixth year, PeSA brings together innovative and practiced experts, both international and local, to discuss current and upcoming trends, exchange best practices, learn about new products and meet other sellers. This year’s conference theme "Multiple Channels. Multiple Opportunities" is about helping delegates understand the expanding channels to sell and market, leaving them more equipped for growth than they were when they arrived. It's also an ideal networking opportunity, allowing delegates to meet both other sellers and key players in their industry.

PeSA Internet Conference 2012 is May 30-June 1, 2012 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

This is located on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach.

Program at a glance:

• DAY 1: Registration 2.30pm-3.30pm Wed 30 June. Conference opener 3.30-5.30pm. Networking drinks till 7pm.
• DAY 2: Conference from 9am – 5.45pm. Then the Gala Dinner from 7.15pm to 10.45pm (additonal cost)
• DAY 3: Conference continues 9.30am – 4.15pm Friday 22 July. Casual networking drinks 5pm-6.30pm (not included).

The main plenary session will be in Arena 2, with the exhibition and catering in Foyers E&F.

PeSA Internet Conference is regarded by event attendees as one of the most valuable online retail events of the year. In fact, a whopping 95 percent of last year’s participants said they’ll be returning again this year, and the majority of them considered it the best conference in the industry. Attendees will:

• Stay on top of current and upcoming industry trends
• Learn what others have done that works
• Further develop their online retailing and marketing knowledge
• Pick up new strategies to boost online sales
• Connect with leading players in the eCommerce space
• Have the opportunity to get product answers eBay during rare 1:1 time
• Hear about the industry’s newest products and latest innovations
• Build new, and strengthen existing, relationships
• Leave energized and inspired for the year ahead.

• Online retailers of all sizes – content is tailored for both “small and new” through to “large and experienced”.
• eCommerce executives and other thought-leaders – keep your finger on the industry pulse
• Business solution providers – mingle with 600 decision-makers.

Every year we survey delegates to learn what they loved – and what their suggestions are for the following year.

As a result, we've got more content - and more range of topics covered - than ever before.

In addition to some outstanding keynotes, we're running four streams across the two days, allowing you to customise your PeSA experience: You select the content that best suits your business needs.

All eBay & PayPal stream - With content for both budding and new sellers through to larger and more established sellers.

Marketing & Social Media - How to get and keep customers, including search engine optimisation, email marketing, digital PR, Twitter, blogging, Facebook and video.

Online Retailing & Stores - Covering everything involved in running a successful online retail business, including multi-channel tools, automation, shipping, product sourcing, case studies and business growth & management strategies.

Fully interactive - Day 2 will feature a stream of live site & listing reviews, with experts evaluating what is successful and where improvements can be made.

We've also added a casual networking event at the conclusion of the conference, for some final networking opportunities. This is not a ticketed event, drinks are at bar prices.

We'll be in Queensland for the very first time, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. If you'll be traveling to the Gold Coast, check out our travel advice page for a selection of hotels, and serviced apartments, that are a short walk from the venue. We recommend staying Wed-Fri nights to make the most of your Conference experience.

The detailed PeSA Agenda will be available for download in February 2012. As we build the agenda Speaker Profiles and Talks & Topics are also available on the website.

Simply register online here & pay for your registration and your gala dinner ticket. That’s it, you’re coming!

This is, quite simply, the best value conference you’ll ever attend. Most conferences are well over a thousand dollars for two days, and that's without international speakers.

Super Earlybird registration for PeSA Internet Conference is only $395 till 28 February 2012 for the full two and a half days, which includes all sessions, dayime catering and welcome drinks on the first night. If you’d to be a part of the gala dinner, that’s only $110 for a three course dinner and all drinks, until 28 February. Prices for the conference will rise to $495 till 30 April and then $595 after this.

There is not an official deadline to register. However, if you leave your registration till closer to the event, the price of registration does rise. For the lowest prices, book and pay prior to 28 February, 2012.

There are no physical tickets issued for PeSA. Once you’ve paid for your place, your entry is guaranteed. You’ll receive a PayPal confirmation and prior to the event, PeSA will ensure you receive your tax invoice. You simply need to appear at the event for registration and your name will be there. It would be handy to bring a copy of your receipt as a back up.

To date, thirty exhibitors have been confirmed for PeSA 2012. These include:

eBay, PayPal, Australia Post, Magento, Temanda, Alibaba, DHL, Terapeak, Channel Advisor, My Online Business, eXalt, Quantium Solutions, IFS, Cellnet Logistics, Fastway, Frooition, Ship2Anywhere and may more.

Supporting PeSA Internet Conference provides you with an ideal opportunity to meet with up to 600 delegates, including other key players in the industry. Get in touch with Phil Leahy of PeSA Australia to discuss your business needs. Call Phil on 0410 654 007.

There are several hotels and apartments just a few minutes walk from the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Visit our venue,accom,travel page for a range of hotels.

Yes, on-site parking is available for $10 per day. Public transport is also available.

Yes, in 2012 the Convention Centre has advised there is free wireless Internet Access for delegates. Please note, as there may be a high volume of users on the service, if you want higher speed Internet, you may still wish to bring your own mobile modem.

Dress code for the Conference is smart casual.

Dress code for the dinner is business casual, meaning if you’d like to wear a suit or ladies, a dress, it would be great. Otherwise, we do request no denim for the evening event.

No, the venue cannot accommodate this, but several of the hotels in the vicinity will be able to arrange child minding, including The Sofitel, Best Western and Breakfree Savannah Resort. You may wish to investigate occasional childcare in the area. Another option would be to share childcare with other delegates. If you must travel to PeSA with your child, please email the event managers (Neroli AT internetconference.com.au) and they may be able to put you in touch with others traveling with children.

We will have many of the presentations available for download post-event from this website. Some presenters elect NOT provide presentations, but many do.

Your first point of contact should be the event managers, Brazen Productions. You can email Neroli (Neroli AT internetconference.com.au) or Kimberly (Events AT internetconference.com.au) with any questions. You can also reach Kimberly on 0403 937 347 or Neroli on 0438 389 172.

Golden Beaches, Family theme parks and beautiful National Parks are just some of the fantastic attractions of The Gold Coast. Why not extend your stay after the 2012 PeSA Internet Conference to explore this vibrant and diverse part of Australia?

Click here to open a list of 108 things to do after the PeSA Internet Conference!

Yes, of course. We do need to know about any needs in advance. We have asked at booking about these. If you have not added this information to your original booking, please email details to the event managers (events AT internetconference.com.au).