Attendee Info 2017

EXPO 2017 attendees can count on three days of must-attend workshops and panel sessions geared toward club owners, general managers, and other key club personnel; two days of a 120-booth Tradeshow with vendors showcasing their latest products and services; two evening parties that are equal parts networking and enjoyable fun; and the Annual ED Awards Show honoring the industry’s top adult nightclubs and entertainers.
“We look forward to the EXPO every year to see our friends, to continue building strong relationships and to meet new club owners. The EXPO is like no other! Lots of entertainment, an incredible amount of sharing great knowledge and tools for club owners, encouraging and celebrating accomplishments with Awards Show night. For club owners this show is a must!”
—Marsha Long, Alpha Patterned Carpets
As the 25th Anniversary EXPO quickly approaches — and as we near end of the early registration discount (May 30), we take a look at the 5 things you NEED to know about the EXPO now! |
#5 thing you need to know about EXPO: |
#4 thing you need to know about EXPO:
For more information about the 25-Year Celebration Yearbook or to advertise, tap here! |
It's the most famous pool in Vegas, and it's known by just one word — Rehab. At EXPO 2017, we have the entire Rehab pool at the Hard Rock to ourselves for the $10K Bikini Contest, sponsored by Platinum 84 in Denver. BUNGALOWS AND CABANAS AVAILABLE TO RESERVE! If you want to have a comfortable spot out of the sun and heat for the Bikini Contest, bungalows (hold 12-15 guests) and cabanas (hold 6-8 guests) are now available for rental through ED Publications! Bungalows are $2,750 and cabanas are $1,750, but both also come with a FREE bottle of your choice and set-up! As of today, there are ONLY 5 bungalows and 10 cabanas available, so don't wait, reserve yours today by calling the ED offices at (727) 726-3592 and ask for Dave Manack, Lacy Empkey or Kristofer Kay! HERE'S HOW TO BRING AN ENTERTAINER FOR FREE! Clubs: If you register one of your entertainers to compete in the Bikini Contest, she gets her badge FOR FREE (limit one free badge per club). Entertainers are competing for their share in $5,000 cash, while the club who enters the entertainer in the contest is competing for $5,000 of ED promo (web and print advertising)! Call Caroline Ashe in the ED office to enter your club's entertainer and get that badge free by calling 727-726-3592! Tap here for more info on the Bungalow & Cabana rentals for the Bikini Contest at Rehab! |
#2 thing you need to know about EXPO:
The "theme" of this year's seminars and panel sessions revolves around "the future" — where the industry is headed in areas like dancer classification, social media marketing, government relations, millennials (both as customers and staff), DJ software and the "exit strategy" for owners who are considering selling their businesses. For a complete list of EXPO 2017 seminars and panel sessions, tap here! |
We get it — coming to EXPO is an expense for our attendees. But with rates of only $70 a night at the Hard Rock in Vegas, the EXPO is even more affordable than ever before! But don't wait until the last minute to reserve your hotel room — our EXPO block is going to sell out (and no, we're not just saying that ;) ). Don't miss your chance for the lowest hotel rates in 20 years ... and why stay anywhere else than at the host hotel, with all of your fellow convention attendees?! (Please note: The $70 rate is not available on Saturday, August 26th; the rate for that night is $180 since it is a peak weekend night.) |
EXPO 2017 AGENDA:
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SUNDAY, August 27
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11 am - 5 pm | EXPO Hospitality Lounge @ Goose Island Pub |
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1 pm - 6 pm | EXPO Registration Desk open |
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Noon - 8 pm | Exhibitor Set-Up |
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4 pm - 6 pm | ACE National Board Meeting |
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9 pm - Midnight |
Pre-show Parties
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MONDAY, August 28
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9 am - 6 pm | Registration Desk open |
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7 am - noon | Exhibitor Set-Up |
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11:30 - 12:30 | Panel: Smart phones— The future of five-inch marketing |
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1 - 2 pm | Panel: Developing your exit strategy—NOW! |
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1 - 2 pm | Breakout Seminar— The Future of Your DJ Software |
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2 - 6 pm | Tradeshow Open |
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9 pm - Midnight | Opening Night Party, early ED Awards @ Hard Rock's Vanity Nightclub |
TUESDAY, August 29
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9 am - 6 pm | Registration Desk open |
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10:30 - 11:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
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11 am - Noon |
Panel: Crisis Control— Remedies NOW for future events |
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Noon - 1 pm | Keynote Address by Professional Speaker Dan Lier Club Owners are from Mars Staffers are from Venus |
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1 - 5 pm | Tradeshow Open |
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8 - 9 pm | The ED Awards Reception @ The Joint at Hard Rock |
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9 - 11 pm | The ED Awards Show @ The Joint at Hard Rock |
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11pm - 2 am | Awards Show After-Party |
WEDNESDAY, August 30
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10 am - 2 pm | Registration Desk open |
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10 - 11:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
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11 am - 12:30 pm | Panel: Government Relationships you need for your club’s future |
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1 pm - 2 pm |
Legal Panel: The what, why & how of —Converting Dancers to Employees |
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1 pm - 2 pm | Breakout Seminar— How to get the most out of your audio, video and stage lighting |
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2 pm - 5 pm | Pool Party & Bikini Contest @ Hard Rock's Breathe Pool
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9 pm - Midnight |
Closing Night Party & International Features Smackdown Showcase
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