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Smarty is hosting their first ever virtual user conference: Pinpoint
Updated October 29, 2025
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Smarty is hosting their first ever virtual user conference: Pinpoint

OREM, UT, August 18, 2025—Smarty®, the leader in address data intelligence, is inviting developers, data decision-makers, and certified address nerds to join our first-ever 2-day virtual user conference: Pinpoint.

This interactive online event will begin on November 11, 2025, and bring together a verifiably fun mix of industry experts, technical deep dives, and business-boosting insights. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of how address validation, geocoding, data enrichment, and autocomplete can solve their toughest data challenges—and maybe even score some sweet prizes while they’re at it.

Pinpoint is open to anyone who uses (or is curious about) address data to power smarter decisions. With dedicated tracks for developers, decision-makers, and data enthusiasts, this event will feature:

  • Expert-led sessions on maximizing ROI with address data
     
  • Live Q&As with Smarty engineers
     
  • Real-world case studies from big companies

“We’re all about making address data fun, functional, and financially impactful,” said Brent Francom, Director of Product Management at Smarty. “This conference is built to show how even tiny elements of address data can deliver giant wins across industries.”

What to expect:

  • 12 sessions across two days
     
  • Speakers from tech, insurance, healthcare, retail, telecom, finance, and more
     
  • Smarty swag giveaways, gift cards, and an Easter egg LEGO challenge
     
  • Daily after-party with games and prize drawings 

Whether you’re optimizing delivery routes, verifying customer addresses, or building data pipelines, this event is your chance to validate your knowledge while having a blast.

Registration is now OPEN. Save the date for November 11, 2025, register here, and get ready to party (virtually) with Smarty.

For media inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, contact info@smarty.com.

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