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Exhibitor Services for 2024 events will be Provided by Shepard Exposition

 

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[Click Here] for Host Hotel Reservations (Cut off is Friday, January 5th, 2024) 

 

[Click Here] to Register a Show Vehicle

 

Shepard Help Desk

Contact us at (404) 720-8600
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Shipping from SEMA to the Shepard Advanced Warehouse

Exhibiting Co. Name & Booth Number
Knowledgefest - Las Vegas
c/o Shepard Exposition Services
5845 Wynn Road, Suites A,B,C,D
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118

 
 
Advanced Warehouse Address (Paris Hotel will NOT Accept Direct to Show Freight)

Exhibiting Co. Name & Booth Number
Knowledgefest - Las Vegas
c/o Shepard Exposition Services
5845 Wynn Road, Suites A,B,C,D
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118

 
Important Dates
 
Discount price deadline for custom Shepard rentals:
Thursday, January 2
 
First day for advanced warehouse deliveries w/o surcharge:
Thursday, January 2
 
Discount price deadline for standard Shepard orders:
Friday, January 10
 
Last day for advanced warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge:
Friday, January 24
 
Last day for advanced warehouse deliveries:
Wednesday, January 29
 
First day for on-site deliveries:
NO ONSITE DELIVERIES ACCEPTED
 
*Advanced Warehouse deliveries will arrive at the exhibit hall no later than Thursday, January 30 and be available Thursday starting at 12:00 pm
 
*Date indicated is last day freight can arrive to advanced warehouse with guarantee of delivery to booth for exhibitor move-in.
 
No Freight will be accepted at show facility:
All Freight must be shipped to the Advanced Warehouse.
No Shipments will be received at the Paris Hotel.
 
Exhibitor Move-in:
Thursday, January 30 - 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, February 2 - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Show Vehicle Move-in (pre-registration required):
Thursday, January 30 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday, January 31 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Exhibit Hours:
Friday, February 2 - 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 3 - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, February 4 - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
 
Exhibitor Tear-Down & Move Out:
Sunday, February 4 - 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm
 
Freight Re-Route Time:
Monday, February 5 - 10:00 AM
 
 
 
KnowledgeFest Las Vegas Exhibitor Schedule
 
Thursday, January 30
Registration ....................................................... 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
 
Friday, January 31
Registration ........................................................ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Set Up ................................................. 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vehicle Move In - Directions to the Dock [Click Here].... 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Manufacturer Training ........................................ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open ................ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor (Beer & Biz) ..... 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
 
Saturday, February 1
Registration ........................................................ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Lunch Concession Open (Paris Foyer) ............. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open ............... 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Manufacturer Training .......................................  4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
 
Sunday, February 2
Registration ......................................................   9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open .............. 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Lunch Concession Open (Paris Foyer) ............. 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Exhibit Floor Tear Down & Vehicle Move Out  ..  2:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Mobile Electronics Industry Awards  .................  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
 
 
For Truck & Trailer Parking
Flamingo Blvd East Bound past the property parking lot access is
on right side of the street.
Rates Listed below:
SELF - PARKING FEES
Hours: 24/7
Free parking to Platinum, Diamond, Seven Star members
Receive first 3 hours at no charge with valid NV driver license
and are subject to self-parking rates thereafter
 
Hourly Rates* Mon - Thurs:
1 st  Hour: free
1 - 3 Hours: $15
3 - 24 Hours: $18
Over 24 hours per day: $18
Hotel Lodger: $18 
Hourly Rates Fri - Sun:
1 st  Hour: free
1 - 24 Hours: $23
Over 24 hours: $23 each additional day or fraction thereof
Hotel Lodger: $18 

 
Directions to Exhibit Hall Dock [Click Here]
Wednesday, 25 October 2017 19:15
Published in Exhibitors

Exhibitor Services for 2024 events will be Provided by Shepard Exposition.
[Click Here] for Dallas Exhibitor Service
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[Click Here] for Dallas Hotel Reservations
[Click Here] Get your Exhibitor Badge
[Click Here] for Show Vehicle Registration
[Click Here] for Electrical & Internet Services
 
Shepard Help Desk
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ADVANCE WAREHOUSE SHIPMENT ADDRESS
Exhibiting Co. Name & Booth Number
KnowledgeFest - Dallas
LinkEx c/o SAIA c/o Shepard Exposition Services
3535 N Houston School Road Suite 200
Lancaster, TX 75134
Warehouse hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
 
DIRECT TO SHOW SITE SHIPMENT ADDRESS
c/o Shepard Exposition Services
Exhibiting Co. Name & Booth Number
KnowledgeFest - Dallas
Hilton Anatole Trinity Exhibit Hall & Ballroom
1378 Wycliff Avenue
Dallas, TX 75207
 
Important Dates:
Discount price deadline for custom Shepard rentals:
Wednesday, August 21
 
First day for advanced warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge:
Wednesday, August 21
 
Discount price deadline for standard Shepard orders:
Friday, August 30
 
Last day for advanced warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge:
Friday, September 13
 
Last day for advanced warehouse deliveries:
Tuesday, September 17*
*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:
Thursday, September 19 at 8:00 AM
 
Exhibitor Move-in:
Thursday, September 19 -- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, September 20 -- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Exhibit Hours:
Friday, September 20 -- 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 21 -- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
Exhibitor Tear Down & Move Out
Sunday, September 22 - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Freight Re-route - Sunday, September 22 - 2:00 pm

Dock Entrance and Truck & Trailer Parking

[Click Here] for Dock Entrance Information

Thursday, 02 March 2017 20:54
Published in Exhibitors

KnowledgeFest 2024/25 Events

Click on an Exhibit Floor image below for larger image

 

KFD2024 Floor Plan Logos v16

 


KFLAS25 Space Selection v4


KFAC2025 v1


Tuesday, 12 June 2012 18:17
Published in Attendees
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

[Click] to Register

 

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
Published in Attendees
Dallas 2024 Hotwire Banner

* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change

KnowledgeFest Dallas September 20-22, 2024

Located at the Hilton Anatole

* 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 Coronado A
9:10 A 10:30 A Sales-Mkt The Profit Funnel Cortez A
9:10 A 10:30 A Owner-Mgr 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
Sales Techniques Back
Cortez A
10:40 A 12:00 P Owner-Mgr 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 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
Coronado D
1:30 P 2:30 P VT-6 Cortez A
1:30 P 2:30 P  VT-9 

Trulli- Manufacturer Insight- Modern Audio with

Modern Installation Techniques

Cortez C
1:30 P 2:30 P VT-10 Cicada Audio Cortez D
----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 Coronado D
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  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 Coronado A
8:00 A 9:20 A Sales-Mkt Cortez A
8:00 A 9:20 A Owner-Mgr  Cortez D
----Break
9:30 A 10:50 A Tech-Fab Coronado A
9:30 A 10:50 A Sales-Mkt
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 Coronado A
11:00 A 12:20 P Sales-Mkt Cortez A
11:00 A 12:20 P Owner-Mgr  Cortez D
 11:00 A 12:20 P En español
 De Soto A
---------------------------------
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
------------------------------
Brand
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-21
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 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 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 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
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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
-----------------
Start
End
Track Description Location
9:00 A 10:20 A Tech-Fab Coronado A
9:00 A 10:20 A Sales-Mkt Cortez A
9:00 A 10:20 A Owner-Mgr Cortez D
----Break
10:30 A 11:50 A Tech-Fab Coronado A
10:30 A 11:50 A Sales-Mkt 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
Published in Attendees
Instructor(s): Kimberly Trainer and Dalton Trainer from Car-Tunes, Inc.
 
Track: Owner - Manager
Location: 103 A
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 
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
Published in Attendees
KF Dallas 492x125 v2
 
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: