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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
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
Dock Entrance and Truck & Trailer Parking
* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change
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KnowledgeFest Dallas September 20-22, 2024
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Located at the Hilton Anatole |
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* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change |
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Friday, September 20
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1:30 P | 2:30 P | VT-6 | Cortez A | |
1:30 P | 2:30 P | VT-9 | Cortez C |
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1:30 P | 2:30 P | VT-10 | Cicada Audio | Cortez D |
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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 | Cortez A | |
2:45 P | 3:45 P | VT-18 | Cortez B | |
2:45 P | 3:45 P | VT-19 | Cortez D | |
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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
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Start | End | Track | Description | Location |
7:30 A | 5:00 P | Registration | Exhibit Hall |
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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 | |
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9:30 A | 10:50 A | Tech-Fab | Coronado A | |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Sales-Mkt |
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Cortez A |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Owner-Mgr | Cast Off the Crutches Workshop: Part Two | Cortez D |
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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 |
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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 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 | Cortez A | |
4:15 P | 5:15 P | VT-28 | Cortez B | |
4:15 P | 5:15 P | VT-30 |
Cortez C | |
4:15 P | 5:15 P | VT-29 | Kicker- Pro-Class, 2024 New Products and Integration | Cortez D |
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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 | 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 | |
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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 | |
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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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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.
Who should attend: Owners and managers seeking actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and ethical leadership within their car audio businesses.
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.
Who should attend: Owners and manager looking to enhance their abilities to run a highly productive and profitable business.
Instructor(s): Dave Wall from Freeman's Car Stereo & John Schwartz from Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security
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.
Who should attend: Owners and manager looking to enhance their abilities to run a highly productive and profitable business.
Top Take-aways: How to create content that attracts and how to sell online without ads and without sounding spammy.
Who should attend: Business Owners, Sales Professionals, and anyone looking to grow their online presence.
Thank You to our 2024
MEA Member Exhibitors