Money 20/20, Las Vegas

From the 2nd to 6th of November 2014. With over 6500 attendees including over 500 CEO’s, covering 2250 companies, based out of 50 plus countries, Money20/20 is expected to be the biggest conference to include Bitcoin this year. The event is based in the Aria, Las Vegas with over 200 speakers listed and five days of excitement.

They’re geared up and spreading the word with a The Future of Dough, a comedic music video featuring cameos from Mike Abbott, Osama Bedier, Paul Galant, Matt Harris, Sanjib Kalita, Don Kingsborough, and Russell Simmons. At the time of writing this article, the video had received over 5000 likes and with 57 days to go, the viewership is bound to go up. Dare we say possibly viral? Let’s hope so with the healthy mention of Bitcoin! For further laughs, be sure to catch The Future of Dough – Behind the Scenes

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Kenneth Chenault

CEO, American Express |

Hikmet Ersek

CEO, Western Union |

Ryan McInerney

President, Visa

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With the catch phrase ‘Commerce Redefined’ it is hard not to get amped up about this one. With a focus on payments, financial services, retail, mobile, marketing services, data and technology, novelty will be abundant for all. Money20/20 are prepared for the onslaught. They’ve geared up to spread the word with a 28 page pamphlet available on their website. With ticket prices set at $2950 per person, there’s options for scoring discounts if you tell a friend or register early, hopeful attendees should have time to put their pennies aside in preparation. Keeping with the spirit of the event startups with less than $1M in funding qualify for a select number of special rate tickets. Further discounts are available to main street brick and mortar retailers, Members of 2013’s Internet Retailer 500, Small Banks, Credit Unions and Government employees.

They are making history, and you know you want to be a part of it. The event takes place at Aria Resort and Casino, your room can be booked directly with Money20/20

Whats else can you do in Vegas, no gaming required…

Sleep Under the Stars; North of Vegas is a place called Tonopah. If you want to get away after the intense five days, and let the information settle, this is a great way to go about it. Rated #1 Stargazing in America by USA Today, it will be truly remarkable. Even the most experienced Stargazers will witness something new. Book yourself into a hotel, or take your camping gear with you and make a night of it. For additional information and directions visit their site.

Helicopter Tour; Papillon Helicopters offer multiple destinations from the Las Vegas strip. Cruise along the Hoover Damn, land in the Grand Canyon, watch the sun set, why not throw a limousine in to. This company really knows how to put together an extraordinary experience.

Shoot Guns; If you’re not from this neck of the woods, try relaxing the American way. Vegas is one of the few places you can sign up and shoot fully automatic weapons, on the same day. But wait, there’s more!… they have a mini gun

B.Holmes

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