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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 *Draft Schedule and Session Topics. Topics and Times are Subject to Change.

Friday, August 17
Start	End	Description	Location
7:30 A	5:30 P	Event Registration	Hall C Lobby
8:00 A	9:20 A	Enclosure Design & Purpose	Ballroom C1
8:00 A	9:20 A	Selling DSP: Technical Explanations & Sale Approaches	Ballroom C2
8:00 A	9:20 A	Understanding Your Store Numbers	Ballroom C3
9:30 A	10:50 A	Tools of the Trade: Multimeters, Scopes & Polarity Testers	Ballroom C1
9:30 A	10:50 A	Identifing & Troubleshooting your Sales Process	Ballroom C2
9:30 A	10:50 A	Tracking & Dashboards: Know What to Track & How to React	Ballroom C3
11:00 A	12:20 P	Process & Planning the Install from Conception to Delivery	Ballroom C1
11:00 A	12:20 P	Building Customers for Life	Ballroom C2
11:00 A	12:20 P	Leading Your Team to Achieve Greatness	Ballroom C3
		-----------------------
		-----------------------
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C140
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C141
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C142
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C143
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C144
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C145
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C146
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C147
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C148
12:30 P	1:30 P	Lunch & Learn	C149
		-----------------------
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C140
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C141
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C142
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C143
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C144
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C145
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C146
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C147
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C148
1:45 P	2:45 P	Vendor Training	C149
		------------------
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C140
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C141
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C142
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C143
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C144
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C145
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C146
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C147
3:00 P	4:00 P	Vendor Training	C148
3:00 P	4:00 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
Start	End	Description	Location
7:30 A	5:00 P	Registration	Hall C Lobby
8:00 A	9:20 A	The 20 Minute Tune	Ballroom C1
8:00 A	9:20 A	Demonstration and Delivery	Ballroom C2
8:00 A	9:20 A	Branding your Business & Yourself	Ballroom C3
9:30 A	10:50 A	Advanced Safety Intergration & Installation Techniques	Ballroom C1
9:30 A	10:50 A	Mastering Social Marketing	Ballroom C2
9:30 A	10:50 A	Building a Sellable Business	Ballroom C3
11:00 A	12:20 P	The Four Questions: Essential TEsts for OEM Audio Integration	Ballroom C1
11:00 A	12:20 P	Marketing: More than Just the Message	Ballroom C2
11:00 A	12:20 P	Understanding Cash Flow	Ballroom C3
		---------------------------------
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
		---------------------------------
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
		------------------------------------------
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
		------------------------------------------
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
Start	End	Description	Location
7:30 A	5:00 P	Event Registration	Hall C Lobby
8:00 A	9:20 A	Remote Starter Technology: Troubleshooting Techniques	Ballroom C1
8:00 A	9:20 A	Selling with Confidence	Ballroom C2
8:00 A	9:20 A	Mastering Dealership Work: Part One	Ballroom C3
9:30 A	10:50 A	Advanced Brackets: Building, Mounting and Structural Integrity	Ballroom C1
9:30 A	10:50 A	Public Relations: Building Awarness in your Local Market	Ballroom C2
9:30 A	10:50 A	Mastering Dealership Work: Part Two	Ballroom C3
11:00 A	12:20 P	Tuning in the Production Environment	Ballroom C1
11:00 A	12:20 P	The Four Modes and the Four Steps	Ballroom C2
11:00 A	12:20 P	Creating a Sucessful Advanced Safety Business	Ballroom C3
		-------------------------------
12:00 P	3:00 P	Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open	Hall C
12:00 P	2:00 P	Lunch Consession Open	Hall C
		--------------------------------
Start	End	Manufacturer/Brand	Location
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C140
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C141
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C142
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C143
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C144
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C145
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C146
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C147
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C148
3:30 P	4:30 P	Vendor Training	C149
		---------------
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C140
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C141
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C142
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C143
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C144
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C145
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C146
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C147
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C148
4:45 P	5:45 P	Vendor Training	C149
		---------------------------------------------
		--------------------------------
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