Art Eddy and Ryan Hamilton bring on the founders of Dad 2.0 Summit, Doug French and John Pacini. Doug and John talk about what we can expect at the 2017 conference in San Diego and also give some backstory on how Dad 2.0 Summit came to be. DAD 2.0 SUMMIT is an annual conference where marketers, social media leaders, and blogging parents connect to discuss the changing voice and perception of modern fatherhood. More men are defying stereotypes by taking active roles in their children's lives, making day-to-day household purchasing decisions regarding products and services, and chronicling these experiences online. Dad 2.0 Summit is an open conversation about the commercial power of dads online, as well as an opportunity to learn the tools and tactics used by influential bloggers to create high-quality content, build personal brands, and develop viable business models. DOUG FRENCH is a writer, speaker, and single dad who began blogging as Laid-Off Dad in 2003 and now writes and cartoons at mrdougfrench.com. He has been profiled in or written for several magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, Slate, The Huffington Post, Babble, and Parents. He is a contributor to Michigan Public Radio and frequently speaks at conferences such as BlogHer, Mom 2.0, and BlissDom about fatherhood, parenting, and content marketing. He also writes When the Flames Go Up, a blog about co-parenting after divorce, with his ex-wife. He and his two sons live in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can follow him on Twitter @mrdougfrench. JOHN PACINI is an entrepreneur, business advisor, and occasionally syndicated radio host. John has been involved in numerous parent-focused ventures over the years, as well as an integral member of the Mom 2.0 Summit team since its inception. During his career, John has advised over 40 startups through growth, business development, and fundraising. He has also worked with a list of large companies that includes John Hancock, Best Western, and Harman International, as well as numerous family offices, top executives, and professional athletes. John lives with his wife, Carrie, and two children in Houston. You can follow him on Twitter @superjohn. Learn more about Dad 2.0 Summit at Dad2Summit.com.