Immediately after the Internet Retailer 2006 Conference & Exhibition was over, the e-mail boxes at Internet Retailer started filling up with notes of praise from conference attendees. In addition, fully one-quarter of the 2,400 paid attendees of the conference took the three minutes required to complete a web-based survey that was sent to them, and those results also reflected overwhelming approval of the show.

Below is a sampling of the great feedback we have received about IRCE 2006 and about expectations for IRCE 2007.

"Among a group of excellent conferences, Internet Retailer has become a favorite. Already the largest e-commerce conference, with its growing size Internet Retailer has reached the critical mass that ensures top flight keynote speakers, superb presentations and a high percentage of the best vendors in the e-commerce industry. It is a great place to network with non-competitive companies to pick up new ideas. We’ll be bringing several from our Creative, IT and Marketing teams again this year and look forward to sharpening our skills and knowledge as a result of attending Internet Retailer 2007."

Gordon Magee, Internet Marketing and Analysis Manager
Drs. Foster and Smith

"A group of us, including our CEO attended IR 2006. We found it to be timely, informative, plus we made many valuable contacts. We see the value of attending this particular conference as a group."

Bob Scott, Chief Operating Officer
AllergyBuyersClub.com

"The Internet Retailer 2006 Conference provided interactive professionals with an opportunity to learn from each other and share the most updated knowledge and understanding. I met lots of great contacts and heard some thought provoking presentations."

Michael Tam, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Borders Group, Inc.

"I was most impressed with the conference and the high standards of all its aspects. You certainly have created a category killer event."

Terry Golesworthy
The Customer Respect Group

"I've been to both Internet Retailer conferences (2005 and 2006) and have gotten a lot out of the sessions and the exhibit hall. I've learned a lot by hearing what other retailers are doing and how they're doing it and that has allowed me to increase our sales. I've also gotten a lot of value out of the exhibit hall because I have met vendors that I probably wouldn't have met otherwise"

Jay Allen, Web/Catalog Marketing Manager
Cutter & Buck

"What a tremendous show! We learned so much and put so much into practice since the show that the price of admission was well worth it. We will definitely attend the next event."

Cherri & Kirby Newbury
DiscountCoffee.com

"No matter your company's size or e-commerce evolution, the Internet Retailer 2007 Conference will feature knowledgeable speakers addressing timely topics of interest on a broad array of crucial issues to any business."

Lauren Freedman, President
the e-tailing group inc.

"Just a quick note of thanks for another great conference. The planning and execution were top notch. Vendors are smart to attend your conference. I had no plans to make any purchases during the conference but we signed up for Celebros site search and FindGift pay-per-click. We will also think of the other vendors we met at the conference as our business grows and new needs arise."

Ben Horn
FinnishGifts.com

"Congratulations on putting such a successful show together—very impressive. Our VP of Sales who was in attendance told our COO that it was the best show he has been to in his 20+ year of sales management experience."

Mike Sadler
Gomez

"We sent several people to IR 2006 and we weren't disappointed—the conference far exceeded our expectations. We took many useful tips from the conference that made a huge positive impact on our organic and PPC efforts and campaigns. We will send another group to IR 2007. Thank you Internet Retailer!!"

Fred Rose, CEO
GreatPricedFurniture.com

"Internet Retailer's conference provides a vibrant forum for GSI. We share an opportunity to exchange e-commerce insights with some of the best in the business. The market perspectives we gain help us to hone our expertise in this space."

G.D.J. Dorai
Director of Sales Operations, GSI Commerce Inc

"As retailers of all sizes evolve their web and multi-channel strategies, the IR conference is a proven venue for information and insights that enables their key decision making."

Jim Okamura, Senior Partner
J.C. Williams Group

"I found the conference to be absolutely outstanding. It provided an unparalleled opportunity to learn about new products and services within the industry as well as best practices from several of the top multi-channel retailers in the world."

Brian Zucker
K&L Wine Merchants

"We sent several people to IR 2006 and plan on doing the same this year. It is a first-rate conference."

Donal Michael Gleeson, Managing Director
KitchenSource.com

"Overall the 2006 conference was very informative and we've incorporated several of the things we learned into our newly designed web sites. We will send another group this year."

Cindy Blue, VP, Marketing
OfficeFurniture.com

"We will definitely send another group to this year's Internet Retailer Conference—same as we did in 2006"

Jeremy Dalnes, VP of E-Commerce
Panasonic Corp.

"The 2005 event was our best event of the year and the 2006 event surpassed even our high expectations."

Geoff Brash
SLI Systems

"We thought the show was terrific. You guys are to be congratulated."

Jeff Schueler
Usability Sciences

"It's hard not to lapse into hyperbole about the IR2006 Conference, but you put on the best event I've ever seen. I was so impressed by the quality and breadth of the topics and presentations, the fun and comfortable networking and social opportunities, the informative and festive soft-selling feel of the exhibit hall, and even the care you put into such conveniences as the luggage checkroom and FedEx station."

Tom Funk
VermontTeddyBear.com