Planning NikeTalk Live 2018 - Las Vegas or New York?

[SC kid]

I'm an east coast guy.

Alotta cats on here live on the east coast

 

[Methodical Management]

I live so far from the west coast.

But I would really like to hang out with some of you guys
Actually, all of you guys.

But I know that is difficult because of travel...jobs..family...etc.

Maybe we could have an east coast summit?
I think DC would be a fair location.

As I've said, we absolutely want to hold an East Coast event in the future. One of the advantages to selecting Las Vegas for this year's event is that it's one of the most inexpensive major travel destinations in the United States. Most airports in the United States offer direct flights to Las Vegas, and there's an abundance of rooms available - especially in October.

Any long distance travel can be difficult for some people to arrange due to cost or scheduling concerns, so we are trying to further enhance the online experience this year. For example, we want to expand the event's charity auction and offer a unified online bidding system. We're also looking into the possibility of live streaming this year's panel discussion. Our panel participants will field questions from both the in person and online audience. If interest exists, we could also consider live streaming and/or expanding the gaming tournament to include online viewing or participation.

 

[nawghtyhare]

I'm an east coast guy.

Alotta cats on here live on the east coast

A lot of folks live on the west coast
Bet u more live on west than east
We need a nt census

 

[monstar]

Cant wait for this my vote is vegas def cheaper then nyc for folks traveling

 

[SC kid]

Dmv
New York
The South

There's alot of NTers on the east coast.

I guarantee if we had a summit on the east coast ...it would be the biggest one ever.

Ny...atl...alone....would be huge

 

[nawghtyhare]

Dmv
New York
The South

There's alot of NTers on the east coast.

I guarantee if we had a summit on the east coast ...it would be the biggest one ever.

Ny...atl...alone....would be huge

Bet u west coast meet up
Be better than east coast meet up

 

[niceshoes247]

SC kid , try JetBlue . As low as $39 each way sometimes

 

[UsualSuspects]

As I've said, we absolutely want to hold an East Coast event in the future. One of the advantages to selecting Las Vegas for this year's event is that it's one of the most inexpensive major travel destinations in the United States. Most airports in the United States offer direct flights to Las Vegas, and there's an abundance of rooms available - especially in October.

Any long distance travel can be difficult for some people to arrange due to cost or scheduling concerns, so we are trying to further enhance the online experience this year. For example, we want to expand the event's charity auction and offer a unified online bidding system. We're also looking into the possibility of live streaming this year's panel discussion. Our panel participants will field questions from both the in person and online audience. If interest exists, we could also consider live streaming and/or expanding the gaming tournament to include online viewing or participation.

Do you rough dates in October so I can start researching for blocks of rooms. I want to be in charge of this lol

 

[Methodical Management]

Do you rough dates in October so I can start researching for blocks of rooms. I want to be in charge of this lol

This is still tentative, as we’ve yet to book a venue, but the current target is late October - opening weekend for the 2018-2019 NBA season.

 

[Deleted member 42060]

It’s a couple of y’all I need to deliver a fade to. Orlando summit needs to happen.

who

 

[moneyballer55]

I’ll be there for work around the middle of October. Maybe I can extend the trip.

PS the nba season starts earlier now. This last season started on 10/17 rather than around Halloween.

 

[stuntman mike]

Maybe u could get tips to go toward a flight

 

[zafety]

In

 

[xbiker47]

This is still tentative, as we’ve yet to book a venue, but the current target is late October - opening weekend for the 2018-2019 NBA season.

was already planning to be in Vegas this same time

 

[MakeNTGreatAgain]

if selected will we be allowed to bring a plus one?

 

[Deleted member 42060]

Methodical Management

when’s the next time nt hats and shirts will be available to buy?

 

[Methodical Management]

if selected will we be allowed to bring a plus one?

That will likely be determined by the number of ticket requests we get compared to the size of the venue. If our venue will allow for 60 guests and 75 people request an invitation, we'll need to limit entry accordingly so that as many interested community members are able to attend as possible.

Keep in mind: this is being planned as a low key community meet-up/hangout event, not a big convention.

Given that many guests will likely be traveling to Las Vegas from out of town, Steph had the idea of organizing an informal happy hour event the evening prior to NikeTalk Live. As that would be more of a loose gathering and would likely occur at a hotel bar, you'd be free to bring whomever you like with you.

Methodical Management

when’s the next time nt hats and shirts will be available to buy?

Later this year, hopefully. We'd love to offer hats and t-shirts at the upcoming event, but that would depend on sponsor support. We've worked with companies that produce apparel items, and we're always looking for great opportunities to raise money for important causes. We'll be looking to reconnect with some of those companies during the planning process, and will certainly inquire about new apparel offerings as well.

If someone steps up to the plate and is willing to join us in donating 100% of the proceeds, minus only the actual costs of production, in time for NT Live 2018, we might even be able to offer an event-exclusive item.

 

[moneyballer55]

Is this still happening?

 

[Methodical Management]

Is this still happening?

Yes. Expect an announcement later this week.

A new thread will be created with event details, but I'll be sure to leave a link here as well.

 

[harlemtothebronx]

I'll be waiting for the New York event.

 

[niceshoes247]

Yes. Expect an announcement later this week.

A new thread will be created with event details, but I'll be sure to leave a link here as well.

I changed my number
Do u wanna txt me my invite ?

 

[Mister Meaner]

What channel will this be on?

ESPN? TNT? BET?

 

[lovehateself]

the NT decision

 

[isthistobe]

whats at the event?

networking >?

market?

 

[Methodical Management]

Just a note for everyone kind enough to express interest in and help us plan our next community meetup event, we're now accepting invitation requests to NikeTalk Live 2018, to be held Sunday, November 4th in Las Vegas.

You'll find details about the event, and the happy hour event scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd, in the event thread here:

https://niketalk.com/threads/join-us-for-niketalk-live-2018-sunday-november-4th-in-las-vegas.675345/


Now that the primary event details have been finalized, this planning thread will now be closed. We'll welcome any additional questions or feedback in the event thread.

Thank you all once again for helping us organize this event for you!