YNOT – In an age when instant communication and worldwide digital markets blur the lines between public and private, personal and professional, the adage “It’s not what you know but who you know” looms larger than ever. Networking is more than a buzzword — it’s an essential business tool. With that in mind, the organizers of YNOT Summit will introduce innovative new networking opportunities during the trade show set to take place June 23-25 in San Francisco.

For the first time, the adult internet industry trade show will host the Summit Games, during which participants can make valuable business connections in a game-show atmosphere. The two events in the series, “Best Industry Stories” and “Two Truths and a Lie,” not only will help virtual strangers connect, but also award several lucky winners prizes provided by Summit Games sponsor Stockroom.com.

During “Best Industry Stories,” scheduled for Friday afternoon, participants will vie for bragging rights and prizes by topping their peers with strange-but-true tales from the adult industry trenches. On Saturday, participants in “Two Truths and a Lie” will attempt to stump other players by jumbling fact and fantasy and hoping they don’t get caught. A bar will be close at hand during both events.

“We are thrilled to add Summit Games to the schedule for YNOT Summit 2011,” said Connor Young, president of parent company YNOT Group LLC. “We wanted to really beef up the networking opportunities in San Francisco as a complement to our excellent lineup of classes and seminars. The Summit Games are all about having fun and forging new relationships. They are an opportunity to socialize in a relaxed environment and learn more about other attendees, which hopefully will lead to more new deals for everyone. Plus, thanks to Stockroom.com, some of the participants are going to walk away with some pretty wicked prizes.”

Networking opportunities abound during the three-day show. FTVCash will host a lounge from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, allowing summit attendees to relax and make deals. A “speed networking” session will take place from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, followed by the ever-popular, industry trendsetting “Show & Sell” marketplace from 3-6 p.m. On Friday, 2000Charge will host a cocktail reception from 6-8 p.m., offering attendees free drinks and a reason to chill with new friends.

Launched in 1997 as Cybernet Expo, YNOT Summit is the longest-running adult industry event designed to address the specific needs of online adult entertainment professionals. The 2011 gathering will take place June 23-25 at the Golden Gateway Hotel in downtown San Francisco. Schedules and other information are available at YNOTsummit.com. The online registration interface is here.

YNOT Summit sponsors include EPG Bill, HotMovies.com, MojoHost, Streamate, FTVCash, CherryPimps, DatingGold, Pink Visual, PornConversions, Asian Diva Girls, Kink.com, Red Light Center, JuicyAds, NETbilling, Stockroom.com, 2000Charge and Eric M. Bernstein & Associates LLC.

For information about sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, email LAJ.