It’s one of our favorite events each year, and Ask is proud to support SES San Jose as a premier sponsor. We’re also joining our industry colleagues on several panel discussions that will explore the industry’s most pressing topics, and we hope you’ll stop by to take part in what’s sure to be lively and insightful dialogue. Here’s the line-up:

- Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Ask’s research and analytics guru Carla Borsoi will discuss the future of search marketing on the Search: Where to Next? panel.

- Tuesday, 1:45-2:45 p.m. – Dr. Tomasz Imielinski, EVP and search industry veteran, will share his in-depth expertise on semantic search technology on the Don't Call it a Comeback: Semantic Technology and Search panel. Afterward, Tomasz will hold a casual media briefing in the press room from 3:00-3:30 to discuss his upcoming Ask technology projects. We hope you’ll stop by to ask questions and spend some time with Tomasz.

- Wednesday, 9:00-10:15 a.m. – at the panel on Keywords & Content: Search Marketing Foundations, Ari Levenfeld of Ask Sponsored Listings will discuss keyword strategies. 

- Thursday, 10:30–11:45 a.m. – Ari will be back to share his insights and strategies for optimizing paid search at the panel on Advanced Paid Search Techniques.

- Thursday, 12:45-2:00 p.m. – Tami Zhu will discuss the latest in mobile search applications at Follow the Carrot: Cool Mobile Apps.

We’ll also be mingling during the networking reception in the exhibit hall on Tuesday from 5:30-6:30, where we look forward to putting faces with names and answering questions. Or stop by the Ask booth and check us out – Ask is hiring in several areas of expertise, and we’d love to tell you more. 

We look forward to seeing all of our industry friends and colleagues next week!

-- The Ask.com Team