8am (formerly AffiniPay ) is pulling off something ambitious: launching its first Kaleidoscope conference while simultaneously rebranding.
What caught my attention isn’t the new name (though yes, some people are scratching their heads due to lack of knowledge). It’s the format: 30-45 minute panels with expert panelists tackling hard questions. No softballs.
After attending too many conferences where speaker intros run 10+ minutes and then presenters drone on with unimaginative lectures while audiences check email, this approach is refreshing. When panelists only have 30 minutes to make their points, it forces you to be concise AND informative. Here is a link to my Above the Law post on the Conferance.