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What is KnowledgeFest?

KnowledgeFest was founded in 1994 by a group of passionate specialty retailers and reps in the Midwest who saw the value in mobile electronics retailers getting together to share knowledge and experiences. In sharing successes and failures, all participants become better, smarter and more profitable businesspeople. Since that time, KnowledgeFest has grown into a full trade show and educational conference like no other in our industry.

What's in it for me?

Today, KnowledgeFest events includes over educational workshops, manufacturer trainings, great networking opportunities, and a trade show area featuring key manufacturers and benefit providers. Talk one-on-one with people with which you do business (or should be!). Many major and specialty manufacturers will be there for you.

Over 100 hours of learning opportunities with specialized training for owner/managers, sales/marketing professionals, and technician/fabricators all designed to keep your business on the cutting edge of profitability. Join your favorite suppliers for training sessions that are designed to make you the expert in your market. Whether you're a seasoned veteran, or a relative newcomer to mobile electronics, KnowledgeFest has something for you.

What will I learn?

KnowledgeFest events will speak to the issues that retailers have told us are important for managing and growing their business. For example, topics like controlling expenses, maximizing cash flow, and finding new ways to compete in this challenging economy. Learn the best ways for improving business relationships with manufacturers and reps, find out how to deal with connectivity issues and the defective dilemma and make the right decisions for marketing and advertising to today's consumer. Find the most effective ways to make the Internet and Social Media your friends and realize areas for potential growth that you may not have considered.

The KnowledgeFest 2024 Tour

Dallas -- September 20-22, 2024

Hilton Anatole & Convention Center

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Member Pricing

First attendee registration is free, each additional registrant from your store is free as well.
*Mobile Electronics Retail member registration requires a current MEA membership. If your membership has lapsed, you will need to renew prior to the event to avoid being charged the attendee registration fee. Learn more at Mobile-Electronics.com/Join.

Non-Member Pricing

Attendee registration is $149.00 for each attendee. Contact your favorite supplier for a special attendee code for discounted registration.

Press Credentials - [Click Here] to register.

Requires Mobile Electronics Association for approval

Future Dates & Locations for KnowledgeFest 2025

Las Vegas -- January 31 - February 2, 2025

Paris Hotel & Convention Center

Atlantic City - June 6-8, 2025

Harrah's Resort & Convention Center

Dallas -- August 15-17, 2025

Hilton Anatole & Convention Center

Future Dates & Locations for KnowledgeFest 2026

Las Vegas -- February 2-4, 2026

Paris Hotel & Convention Center

Atlantic City - June 5-7, 2026

Harrah's Resort & Convention Center

TBD -- August 2026

Future Dates & Locations for KnowledgeFest 2027

Las Vegas -- January 20-22, 2027

Paris Hotel & Convention Center

Atlantic City - June 4-6, 2027

Harrah's Resort & Convention Center

TBD -- August 2027

Future Dates & Locations for KnowledgeFest 2028

Las Vegas -- February 6-8, 2028

Paris Hotel & Convention Center

Atlantic City - June 2028

Harrah's Resort & Convention Center

TBD -- August 2028

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 19:57

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Event Schedules

KnowledgeFest 2021 Event Schedules:

Indianapolis Event Schedule - [Click Here]

Dallas Event Schedule - [Click Here]

Orlando (Past Event Information) - [Click Here]

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[Click Here] for Exhibit Floor Maps

Friday, 16 October 2020 15:40

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Education Workshops & Vendor Training - Dallas 2024



* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change
KnowledgeFest Dallas September 20-22, 2024
Located at the Hilton Anatole 2201 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207
* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change
Friday, September 20
Start	End	Track	Description	Location
8:00 A	5:00 P		Event Registration	Prefunction
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8:30 A	9:00 A		Opening Keynote - Event Kickoff	Coronado A
			----Break
9:10 A	10:30 A	Tech-Fab	3D Scanning for Automotive Aftermarket	Coronado A
9:10 A	10:30 A	Sales-Mkt	The Profit Funnel	Cortez A
9:10 A	10:30 A	Owner-Mgr	Drive Engagement: Mastering Social Media in the Automotive Industry	Cortez D
			----Break
10:40 A	12:00 P	Tech-Fab	Amp Racks and Custom Mounts	Coronado A
10:40 A	12:00 P	Sales-Mkt	The 2000s Called and They Want Their Sales Techniques Back	Cortez A
10:40 A	12:00 P	Owner-Mgr	Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Unlock the Secrets to Lasting Success in the Car Audio Industry: Part One	Cortez D
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12:00 P	1:30 P		Lunch Break
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1:30 P	2:30 P	VT-1	SONY Technology - Getting the Most Out of SONY Products	De Soto A
1:30 P	2:30 P	VT-2	RealTruck 101: Introduction to RealTruck	De Soto B
1:30 P	2:30 P	VT-3	Firstech Innovation 2024: Compustar PRO	Coronado D
1:30 P	2:30 P	VT-6	Voxx- Expanding Horizons: Diversifying with Automotive Upholstery	Cortez A
1:30 P	2:30 P	VT-9	Trulli- Manufacturer Insight- Modern Audio with Modern Installation Techniques	Cortez C
			----Break ------------------
2:45 P	3:45 P	VT-11	Introduction to The12vDashboard	De Soto A
2:45 P	3:45 P	VT-12	RealTruck: Resources for Dealers	De Soto B
2:45 P	3:45 P	VT-13	Firstech 2024 iDatalink Maestro Training	Coronado D
2:45 P	3:45 P	VT-14	Audiopipe	Coronado B
2:45 P	3:45 P	VT-16	Snap Finance	Coronado A
2:45 P	3:45 P	VT-17	Voxx- Next-Gen Solutions: New VIPER Product Introductions	Cortez A
2:45 P	3:45 P	VT-18	ShopMonkey - Protecting your Business with Technology	Cortez B
2:45 P	3:45 P	VT-19	Kicker- Pro-Class, 2024 New Products and Integration	Cortez D
			----Break ------------------
4:00 P	7:00 P	Event	Mobile Electronics Show Exhibit Floor	Exhibit Hall
4:00 P	7:30 P	Event	Beer & Business Networking	Exhibit Hall
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Saturday, September 21
Start	End	Track	Description	Location
7:30 A	5:00 P		Registration	Exhibit Hall
8:00 A	9:20 A	Tech-Fab	Making Awesome and Impactful Midbass in Car Audio Systems	Coronado A
8:00 A	9:20 A	Sales-Mkt	Drive Engagement: Mastering Social Media in the Automotive Industry	Cortez A
8:00 A	9:20 A	Owner-Mgr	Cast Off the Crutches Presentation: Part One	Cortez D
			----Break
9:30 A	10:50 A	Tech-Fab	Using Fusion 360 to Create 3D Printed Solutions - Part One	Coronado A
9:30 A	10:50 A	Sales-Mkt	Crushing Your Income Ceiling - Make More $$ Than You Thought Possible	Cortez A
9:30 A	10:50 A	Owner-Mgr	Cast Off the Crutches Workshop: Part Two	Cortez D
			----Break
11:00 A	12:20 P	Tech-Fab	Using Fusion 360 to Create 3D Printed Solutions - Part Two	Coronado A
11:00 A	12:20 P	Sales-Mkt	Telling Your Story and Selling a Promise, Whether In-Person, on the Phone or In the Store	Cortez A
11:00 A	12:20 P	Owner-Mgr	Your Next Million Dollars: Expand Beyond Traditional 12V to Increase Revenue	Cortez D

11:00 A	12:20 P	En español	¿Por qué mi equipo no suena como debería? Why Doesn't my Equipment Sound as it Should?	De Soto A
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Start	End		Description	Location
12:00 P	4:00 P	Exhibits	Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open	Exhibit Hall
12:30 P	2:00 P		MEA Members Lunch & Other Options	Exhibit Hall
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			Brand
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-21	SONY Technology - Getting the Most Out of SONY Products	De Soto A
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-22	RealTruck 101: Introduction to RealTruck	De Soto B
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-23	Firstech Innovaton 2024: Drone XC Dash Cam	Coronado D
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-25	MSC America- Audiotec Fischer Automated	Coronado B
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-27	Voxx- Next-Gen Solutions: New VIPER Product Introductions	Cortez A
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-28	GROM Audio- OEM Amplifier Replacement	Cortez B
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-30	Trulli- Manufacturer Insight- Modern Audio with Modern Installation Techniques	Cortez C
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-29	Kicker- Pro-Class, 2024 New Products and Integration	Cortez D
			----Break
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-31	Introduction to The12vDashboard	De Soto A
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-32	RealTruck: Resources for Dealers	De Soto B
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-33	Firstech 2024 iDatalink Maestro Training	Coronado D
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-34	MSC America- MSC Elements	Coronado B
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-36	Snap Finance	Coronado A
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-37	Voxx- Expanding Horizons: Diversifying with Automotive Upholstery	Cortez A
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-38	ShopMonkey - Protecting your Business with Technology	Cortez B
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-39	Stetsom Electronics	Cortez D
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7:00 P	7:30 P	Event	Industy Hall of Fame - Reception	Wedgwood Foyer
7:30 P	8:00 P	Event	Industy Hall of Fame - Dinner (Invitation Only)	Wedgwood Ballroom
8:00 P	9:00 P	Event	Industy Hall of Fame - Presentations	Wedgwood Ballroom
Sunday, September 22
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8:45 A	11:00 A	Exhibits	Registration
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Start	End	Track	Description	Location
9:00 A	10:20 A	Tech-Fab	Gorilla Fabrication: Making Magic without the Machines	Coronado A
9:00 A	10:20 A	Sales-Mkt	It Ain't Rocket Surgery - Keeping the Sales Process Simple	Cortez A
9:00 A	10:20 A	Owner-Mgr	Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Implememtation: Part Two	Cortez D
			----Break
10:30 A	11:50 A	Tech-Fab	CNC Laser – Programming & Projects	Coronado A
10:30 A	11:50 A	Sales-Mkt	Selling in the Age of Big Tech: Keep Up or Get Left Behind	Cortez A
10:30 A	11:50 A	Owner-Mgr	Building a Business, Not a Job!	Cortez D
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Wednesday, 19 June 2024 23:15

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Showroom to Fab Room – Sharing a Polished Appearance with your Clients

Instructor(s): Kimberly Trainer and Dalton Trainer from Car-Tunes, Inc.

Track: Owner - Manager

Location: 103 A

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Description: From the showroom to the fab room, you must impress your clients with a polished appearance! Your language, physical appearance, facility cleanliness, and project presentations MUST represent your professionalism in an efficient manner to gain trust and overcome any client objections. From the business owner and sales professional’s perspective to the installer/fabricator’s point of view. This presentation will show proven methods for all positions to correct the silent mistakes affecting your closing rate and start a line of new clients knocking on your door?

Top Take-aways: Gain Efficient Communication & Presentation Techniques that will Unify a Common Polished Presentation from Sales Professionals, Installers, & Fabricators alike. Achieve a Higher Close Rate while Validating a Higher Labor Rate.

Who should attend: Owners, Sales Professionals, Installers/Fabricators looking to streamline an effective presentation to upscale clientele & increase profitability for all positions on your team.

Tuesday, 14 November 2023 17:13

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Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Implementation Workshop: Part Two

Instructor(s): Tomas Keenan from Step It Up Academy

Track: Owner - Manager

Location: Cortez D

Sign Up for Part Two: [Click Here]

Description: Building on the foundational strategies covered in Part 1, this interactive workshop is designed for car audio shop owners and managers ready to take their businesses to the next level. Dive deeper into practical implementation with real-world examples and hands-on exercises. Topics include refining target-setting techniques, optimizing organizational structures for scalability, and mastering ethical decision-making in competitive markets. Equip yourself with proven tactics to overcome industry challenges and drive sustained growth.

Top Take-aways: Gain hands-on experience in applying advanced business strategies tailored for the car audio industry.

Who should attend: Owners and managers seeking actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and ethical leadership within their car audio businesses.

Tuesday, 06 August 2024 22:27

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Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Unlock the Secrets to Lasting Success in The Car Audio Industry: Part One

Instructor(s): Tomas Keenan from Step It Up Academy

Track: Owner - Manager

Location: Cortez D

Sign Up for Part One: [Click Here]

Description: Join us for a dynamic two-part session tailored for small business owners and managers, where we'll delve into crucial aspects of business growth. Learn the art of setting and tracking targets, building future-proof organizational charts, and crafting effective hiring and onboarding processes. Navigate the delicate balance of business ethics by establishing core values and addressing challenges like poaching clients and employees.

Top Take-aways: Walk away with actionable insights and the tools to propel your business forward with integrity and efficiency.

Who should attend: Owners and manager looking to enhance their abilities to run a highly productive and profitable business.

Friday, 01 December 2023 16:47

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Operational Excellence: Take your Inventory Management to the Next Level

Instructor(s): Dave Wall from Freeman's Car Stereo & John Schwartz from Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security

Track: Owner - Manager

Location: Avalon 10

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Description: In this class You will learn from two Retailer of the Year winners, on how to manage your inventory in a more efficient and effective way, to maximize profit dollars. From how to choose vendor partners, selecting product mix and assortments, and tracking sales to make projections. Learning how to identify and liquidate dead inventory and how to keep emotion in check when determining what inventory is best for your business. Lastly, learn what inventory turns are and how it has tremendous benefits on cash flow for your business.

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Event Schedules

Education Workshops & Vendor Training - Dallas 2024

Friday, September 20

Saturday, September 21

Sunday, September 22

Showroom to Fab Room – Sharing a Polished Appearance with your Clients

Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Implementation Workshop: Part Two

Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Unlock the Secrets to Lasting Success in The Car Audio Industry: Part One

Operational Excellence: Take your Inventory Management to the Next Level