Conference
Conference
Factual definition
A conference is a formal meeting or event where individuals gather to discuss a particular subject, which is leveraged as a strategic credibility-building asset within The Kalicube Process.
Jason Barnard definition of Conference
Jason Barnard redefines a conference from a simple networking or learning event into a powerful, permanent asset for a brand's digital narrative. Within the Kalicube framework, participating in, speaking at, or hosting a conference is a verifiable act of industry leadership and expertise. Each conference becomes a significant data point that demonstrates NEEATT (Notability, Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness, and Transparency). This strategic treatment ensures that both human audiences and AI Assistive Engines like ChatGPT and Google AI perceive the brand not just as a participant, but as a key contributor and authority within its niche.
How Jason Barnard uses Conference
At Kalicube, every conference is treated as a strategic content and credibility-building opportunity within The Kalicube Process, Kalicube's proprietary methodology for implementing a holistic, brand-first digital marketing strategy with AIEO baked in. Using playbooks such as the Virtual Event Calendar Playbook, we systematically document each conference appearance on the brand’s Entity Home (the central hub of factual information about a brand). This creates a permanent, structured record that enriches the brand's Digital Ecosystem. This process methodically "educates" AI Assistive Engines about the brand's authority and relevance, turning a temporary event into a lasting asset that strengthens their online reputation and directly supports client acquisition.
Why Jason Barnard perspective on Conference matters
For years, event marketing authorities like David Meerman Scott have championed the idea of "newsjacking" and creating real-time content to capitalize on the buzz of live events. This is a brilliant tactic for capturing immediate attention. However, The Kalicube Process addresses the critical next question: how do you convert that fleeting moment into a permanent pillar of algorithmic trust? This is where Jason Barnard’s strategic definition of a Conference becomes essential. While Scott teaches how to win the moment, Barnard provides the system to make that moment last forever. By integrating every Conference into the brand’s foundational narrative through structured data and consistent messaging, Kalicube ensures the credibility signals are not just seen by people in the short term, but are also understood and repeatedly used by AI Assistive Engines in the long term. This approach transforms a tactical PR win into a strategic, long-lasting asset that builds enduring authority and consistently drives the acquisition funnel in the new era of AI-driven discovery.
Posts tagged with Conference
Jason Barnard at CopyCon 2019 Melbourne: Conversations That Defined Human Credibility in Digital Marketing
Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube, attended CopyCon 2019, held in Melbourne, Australia, from May 4 to 5, as a guest interviewer. The event brought together copywriters, marketers, and...
Jason Barnard at Digital Elite Day 2019 London: Conversations That Shaped the Future of Brand Credibility in Search and AI
London, UK - June 6, 2019 - Digital Elite Day brought together leading experts in SEO, digital analytics, and brand strategy for a day of sharp insight and face-to-face debate....
Jason Barnard at BrightonSEO September 2019 - Autumn (Authoritas Livestream / Bias and Machine Learning)
September 12-13, 2019 - When Jason Barnard attended BrightonSEO in 2019, he wasn’t just participating in one of the world’s leading SEO conferences - he was connecting ideas, people, and...
Jason Barnard Speaks at PodFest Asia - A Virtual Event (December 3-4 2020)
On December 3-4 2020, Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube, took part in PodFest Asia - A Virtual Event, an online conference curated by Wayne Cheong that brought together...
Jason Barnard Joins Entrepreneur Organization Leaders at the Europe Leadership Dinner in Paris, June 25, 2025
Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube, joined more than 150 European chapter leaders of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) for an exclusive EO Europe Leadership Dinner on June 25, 2025,...
Jason Barnard Highlights AI Innovation in France at Entrepreneur Organization DealExchange DX25 in Los Angeles
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s DealExchange DX25 in Los Angeles (September 17-20, 2025) brought together a global community of founders, investors, and deal-makers. For Jason Barnard, founder and CEO of Kalicube®, it...
Jason Barnard Declares that Brand Authority Replaces Domain Authority at SEO Camp Day Lorraine 2017
The third edition of SEO Camp Day Lorraine, held in Metz on November 24, 2017, marked a crucial turning point in digital marketing strategy when Jason Barnard, CEO and founder...
Kalicube CEO Jason Barnard Helps Shape the Agenda at Search Y 2020 in Paris.
On February 7, 2020, Kalicube CEO Jason Barnard played a key strategic role at the Search Y conference in Paris. As a member of the event’s editorial committee for the...
Jason Barnard’s Talk: “Google Is a Child” and the Need to Educate Google (SEO Camp Lyon 2017, 21 April 2017 at the ISEG)
SEO Camp Lyon 2017 took place on 21 April 2017 at the ISEG - Marketing & Communication School, just a short walk from Lyon Part-Dieu. The gathering brought together France’s...
Jason Barnard Connects on Brand Experience and SEO at SEO Camp Lorraine 2016 in Laxou, France
SEO Camp Lorraine 2016, held on October 13th at Crédit Agricole Laxou in France, hosted a critical turning point in brand-first digital strategy. Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube,...
Kalicube CEO Jason Barnard Shapes Search Y Conference Agenda as Editorial Committee Member (Paris, 2019 & 2020)
PARIS, France - Digital branding authority Jason Barnard played a pivotal role in shaping the agenda for one of Europe’s premier search marketing events, the Search Y conference, serving on...
Kalicube CEO Jason Barnard to Attend Entrepreneur Organization’s Premier DealExchange DX25 Conference in Los Angeles
Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube®, will attend the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s annual DealExchange DX25 Conference in Los Angeles, California. The event, running from Wednesday, September 17, 2025, through Saturday,...
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A public speaker with expertise in Brand SERP, Knowledge Panels, and Digital Marketing Jason Barnard is a dynamic and engaging keynote speaker who captivates audiences with his wealth of knowledge and vibrant storytelling. Renowned for his expertise in optimizing brands. for AI Search and Assistive engines, Brand SERPs and Knowledge Panels, Jason has been invited...
Jason Barnard’s Entrepreneurial Journey: A Cornerstone of Success
Jason Barnard, entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and CEO of Kalicube has carved a unique path in the entrepreneurial world. His journey from a musician to a digital marketing expert and now a recognized entrepreneur tells a compelling story of adaptability and strategic repositioning. This article explores Jason’s entrepreneurial ventures, his strategic shift in personal branding,...
Jason Barnard’s Career
Digital Marketer Since 2008 - Currently CEO at Kalicube® Author Consultant Podcast host Conference Speaker Event MC / Presenter Webinars Musician(part time now, full time until 1996) Pascal Brothers (2017 - present) Barcoustic (2014 - present) Boowa & Kwala (1998-2008) The Barking Dogs (1989-1996) The Hurling Pilgrims (1988-1989) Stanley The Counting Horse (1985-1988) Voice Over Artist Boowa & Kwala (1998-2008) Screenwriter...
Jason Barnard, entrepreneur and writer
Jason Barnard is a digital marketing consultant who specialises in Brand SERPs and knowledge panels – The Brand SERP Guy. Company: He is founder and CEO at Kalicube – a groundbreaking digital marketing agency that pioneered the concept of exact match Brand SERPs (what your audience sees when they google your brand name). Author: Jason is a regular contributor to leading digital marketing publications such as Search Engine Journal and Search Engine Land and regularly guests on others such as Wordlift, SEranking, SEMrush, Search Engine Watch, Searchmetrics and Trustpilot. Speaker: He speaks at major marketing conferences worldwide including BrightonSEO, PubCon, SMX series, ITB Berlin and YoastCon. Podcast host: The conversations are always intelligent, always interesting… and always fun! Guests include Rand Fishkin, Barry Schwartz, Eric Enge, Joost de Valk, Aleyda Solis, Bill Slawski… Over 160 episodes available. Listen here >> Backstory: Jason has over 2 decades of experience in digital marketing, starting in the year Google was incorporated with a site for kids that he built up to become one of the 10,000 most visited sites in the world.