Exhibitor Services for 2018 events will be Provided by Shepard Exposition.
[Coming Soon] for Dallas Exhibitor Services
Shepard Help Desk
Contact us at (832) 799-5700
Advanced Warehouse Address
(Exhibiting Company Name, Booth #)
KnowledgeFest
c/o UPSF/Shepard Exposition Services
4666 Duncanville Rd
Dallas, TX 75236
Direct to Show Facility Address
c/o Shepard Exposition Services
(Exhibiting Company Name, Booth #)
KnowledgeFest
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
650 S Griffin Street
Dallas, TX 75202
For Truck & Trailer Parking
Lot – E is available for trailer and truck parking with the following rates:
•$10 for 8 hours for cars and trucks
•$20 for 24 hours for cars and trucks
•$75 for 24 hours for trailers/RVs/18-wheelers
Directions to Exhibit Hall C Dock [Click Here]
Important Dates
Discount price deadline for standard Shepard orders:
Friday, July 21, 2018
Discount price deadline for custom Shepard rentals:
Thursday, July 13, 2018
First day for advanced warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge:
Friday, July 14, 2018
Last day for advanced warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge:
Friday, August 4, 2018
Last day for advanced warehouse deliveries:
Wednesday, August 9, 2018
Date indicated is last day freight can arrive to advanced warehouse with guarantee of delivery to booth for exhibitor move-in.
First day freight can arrive at show facility:
Friday, August 11, 2018
General Exhibitor Move-in:
Thursday, August 16, 2018 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Vehicle Move-In 11am - 2pm)
Friday, August 17, 2018 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hours:
Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, August 18, 2018 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Exhibitor Tear-Down (no show services):
Sunday, August 19, 2018 3:30 PM
Exhibitor Move-out:
Monday, August 20, 2018 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Freight Re-Route Time:
Monday, August 14, 2018 6:30 PM
KnowledgeFest Dallas 2018 Exhibitor Schedule
Thursday, August 16
Registration .............................................................................................. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibit Floor Set Up ................................................................................... 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vehicle Move In ........................................................................................ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday, August 17
Registration .............................................................................................. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibit Floor Set Up ................................................................................... 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Lunch Concession Open (Hall C) ................................................................. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open .......................................................... 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Manufacturer Training ............................................................................... 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
MEA Reception .......................................................................................... 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Keynote Address ....................................................................................... 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday, August 18
Registration ............................................................................................... 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open .......................................................... 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Lunch Concession Open (Hall B) ................................................................. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Manufacturer Training ............................................................................... 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 19
Registration .............................................................................................. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open ......................................................... 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Lunch Concession Open (Hall C) ................................................................ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Exhibit Floor Tear Down & Vehicle Move Out .............................................. 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Freight Re-Route Time ............................................................................... 5:30 pm
Mobile Electronics Industry Awards ............................................................ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday, August 20
Exhibit Floor Tear Down & Vehicle Move Out .............................................. 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Freight Re-Route Time ............................................................................... 6:30 pm
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About the Omni Dallas
The sophisticated 23-story downtown Omni Dallas Hotel provides the perfect blend of uncompromised service, luxurious accommodations and location. Guests will enjoy a fully equipped, state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service Mokara Spa and heated infinity swimming pool with stunning views of downtown.
KnowledgeFest Dallas 2017 Event Schedule
Friday, August 11
Registration ............................................................................................... 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Education - Advanced Workshops ............................................................... 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Manufacturer Training .............................................................................. 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Education - Night School - Invitation Only .................................................... 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, August 12
Registration .............................................................................................. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Education Sessions .................................................................................. 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch Concession Open ............................................................................ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mobile Electronics Show ............................................................................ 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Manufacturer Training ............................................................................... 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
MEA Opening Reception ............................................................................. 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
MEA Keynote "What is Success" ................................................................. 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunday, August 13
Registration .............................................................................................. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Education Sessions .................................................................................. 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch Concession Open ............................................................................ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mobile Electronics Show ............................................................................ 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Manufacturer Training ............................................................................... 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Education - Night School - Invitation Only ..................................................... 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday, August 14
Registration .............................................................................................. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Manufacturer Training .............................................................................. 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Mobile Electronics Show ..................................................................... ...... 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lunch Concession Open ............................................................................ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Education Sessions .............................................................................. ... 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mobile Electronics Industry Awards ............................................................. 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday, August 17 |
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Start | End | Description | Location |
7:30 A | 5:30 P | Event Registration |
Hall C Lobby |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Technician/Fabricator Track | Ballroom C1 |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Sales/Marketing Track | Ballroom C2 |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Technician/Fabricator Track | Ballroom C1 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Sales/Marketing Track | Ballroom C2 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Technician/Fabricator Track | Ballroom C1 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Sales/Marketing Track | Ballroom C2 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
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12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn |
C140 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C141 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C142 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C143 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C144 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C145 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C146 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C147 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C148 |
12:45 P | 1:45 P | Lunch & Learn | C149 |
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2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C140 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C141 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C142 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C143 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C144 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C145 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C146 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C147 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C148 |
2:00 P | 3:00 P | Vendor Training | C149 |
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3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C140 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C141 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C142 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C143 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C144 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C145 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C146 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C147 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C148 |
3:15 P | 4:15 P | Vendor Training | C149 |
4:00 P | 8:00 P | Mobile Electronics Show Exhibit Floor | Hall C |
4:00 P |
8:00 P | Beer & Business Networking |
Hall C |
9:00 P | 10:30 P | Night School - Owner/Manager | Ballroom C3 |
Saturday, August 18 |
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Start | End | Description | Location |
7:30 A | 5:00 P | Registration | Hall C Lobby |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Technician/Fabricator Track | Ballroom C1 |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Sales/Marketing Track | Ballroom C2 |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Technician/Fabricator Track | Ballroom C1 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Sales/Marketing Track | Ballroom C2 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Technician/Fabricator Track | Ballroom C1 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Sales/Marketing Track | Ballroom C2 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
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Start | End | Description | Location |
11:30 A | 4:30 P | Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open | Hall C |
11:30 A | 1:30 P | Lunch Consession Open | Hall C |
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4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning | C140 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning |
C141 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning |
C142 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning |
C143 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning |
C144 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning |
C145 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning |
C146 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning |
C147 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning |
C148 |
4:45 P | 5:45 P | Vendor Traning | C149 |
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6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning |
C140 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning |
C141 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning | C142 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning | C143 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning | C144 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning |
C145 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning |
C146 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning |
C147 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning |
C148 |
6:00 P | 7:00 P | Vendor Traning | C149 |
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6:45 P | 7:30 P | MEA Town Hall Reception | Hall C Lobby |
7:30 P | 8:30 P | Keynote/Town Hall Meeting | Ballroom C3 |
8:30 P | 11:30 P | Sponsored Event - Live Music | Ballroom C |
Sunday, August 19
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Start | End | Description | Location |
7:30 A | 5:00 P | Event Registration | Hall C Lobby |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Remote Starter Technology: Integration & Troubleshooting |
Ballroom C1 |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Sales/Marketing Track |
Ballroom C2 |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Technician/Fabricator Track |
Ballroom C1 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Sales/Marketing Track | Ballroom C2 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Technician/Fabricator Track | Ballroom C1 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Sales/Marketing Track | Ballroom C2 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Owner/Manager Track | Ballroom C3 |
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12:00 P | 3:30 P | Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open |
Hall C |
12:00 P | 1:30 P | Lunch Consession Open |
Hall C |
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Start | End | Manufacturer/Brand | Location |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C140 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C141 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C142 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C143 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C144 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C145 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C146 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C147 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C148 |
3:45 P | 4:45 P | Vendor Training | C149 |
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5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C140 |
5:00 P |
6:00 P |
Vendor Training | C141 |
5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C142 |
5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C143 |
5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C144 |
5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C145 |
5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C146 |
5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C147 |
5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C148 |
5:00 P | 6:00 P | Vendor Training | C149 |
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6:30 P | 7:00 P | ME Industry Awards Reception | Ballroom C |
7:00 P | 8:00 P | ME Industry Awards Banquet | Ballroom C |
8:00 P | 10:00 P | ME Industry Awards | Ballroom C |