SEMINARS, PANELS & WORKSHOPS
FULL EXPO PASS HOLDERS ONLY
SCHEDULE BELOW
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Monday, August 8
(There Are No Exhibits Monday.)
10:30-11:00
Tiara Ballroom B
Intro, Kick-Off & DJ Networking Session
Meet, greet & begin networking with your fellow jocks. Open your ears & minds. Exchange business cards & get your Expo experience off to a great start.
11:00-12:30Tiara Ballroom B
Steve Moody’s All-Star MCs’ Secrets Revealed
Jam-packed with proven techniques, this seminar will take you behind the curtain & reveal how MCs remain invigorated & motivated.
1:00-2:00
Diamond Room A
BrideLive Seminar
Come see how to reach more brides & increase your bottom line, with the first web-based multimedia software created for the Mobile DJ Industry.
1:00-2:30
Tiara Ballroom B
Jerry Bazata’s Business in a Down Economy
The title says it all. How can mobile entertainers survive and, indeed, thrive during hard time? New England mobile Jerry Bazata has answers.
3:00-4:00
Diamond Room A
Eternal Lighting’s Lighting Makes All the Difference
Find out what lighting can do to change your bottom line, with amazing examples of our lighting, hands-on demonstrations & much more. Talk with real-life DJs & production companies that use Eternal Lighting products day in & day out.
3:00-4:30
Tiara Ballroom B
Mike Kindlick: Simple Solutions of Being Different
The Power of the Upgrade
Don’t sell out—sell up! Mike Kindlick will show you the way.
3:30-4:30
Diamond Room D
New Technologies: In the Booth & Beyond
How do DJs keep up with the latest technology trends for club, mobile & studio jocks? This panel of top retailers & product reviewers will offer up the straight dope on the very latest in pro-audio, lighting, playback, video & studio solutions for the pro DJs.
5:00-6:00
Diamond Room A
Newtek Payments’ Credit Card Processing Efficiency
DJs can learn the best ways to process credit-card payments. Topics include: New legislation on debit-card rates; how to process deposits to avoid downgrades; how to process deposits & win chargebacks; contract wording; and examples of how Newtek saved money for companies.
5:00-6:00
Diamond Room D
Keynote Q&A: DJ Skribble
He’s been an MTV staple. He’s played every major club in America & beyond—plus Super Bowl parties dripping with celebrities. He’s even entertained the troops in the Middle East on stints with the USO. Find out how “America’s Hardest Working DJ” created his own path & gained his revered status.
5:30-6:30
Tiara Ballroom B
Frank Garcia’s The Myths & Methods of Beatmixing
Beatmixing is an art that will never die, no matter your playback method, & Frank Garcia of NYC’s Mainline Lighting & Sound will demonstrate & explain why it’s always vital.
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Tuesday, August 9
(Exhibits run from Noon to 6 pm)
10:30-12:00
Tiara Ballroom B
Mike Walter’s Maximizing Employee Training
Walter drops science on how to train & maintain employees for maximum mobile efficiency.
12:30—1:30
Diamond Room D
Legal FAQs for DJs with Coe Ramsey
In this fact-filled seminar, entertainment attorney/former remixer/producer Coe Ramsey tackles an array of DJ-related topics: corporate formation, liability protection, employment issues, contracts, music copyrights & more.
12:30—1:30
Diamond Room A
Chauvet Lighting’s SX Education 101
Learn the basics of Chauvet ShowXpress lighting software from the product developers themselves! This entry-level seminar will cover how to create, store, control & play back a light show along with learning basic DMX. Bring your laptop—free software to attendees! Also, see Chauvet’s WIRELESS DMX solution in action.
1:30—2:30
Chauvet Lighting’s SX Education 201
Learn advanced tips & tricks of the Chauvet all-in-one ShowXpress lighting software. You’ll go beyond basic set-up & playback. Learn programming, MIDI triggering, on-the-fly manipulations, layering & creating complex scenes & effects. Also, see Chauvet’s WIRELESS DMX solution in action. Bonus: Stay until the end because we’ll be giving away some Chauvet laser lights!
1:00-2:30
Tiara Ballroom B
Randi Rae’s All Things Mitzvah
The Mitzvah Maven is back! And, in her own inimitable way, she’ll demonstrate how to succeed at these often high-end events.
3:00—4:00
Diamond Room D
Keynote Q&A: Keith Shocklee
Beginning as a club/mobile jock on Long Island, Keith Shocklee helped form The Bomb Squad, Public Enemy’s legendary production crew & made hip-hop history. Hear how he made the music, dealt with the controversies & changed music forever.
3:00-4:30
Tiara Ballroom B
Games DJs Play with Jake Jacobsen
In this high-energy session, Jacobsen will help showcase the best, new party-starting games that’ll be sure to win over your market.
4:00-5:30
Diamond Room A
X-Laser’s Learn to Profit from High-Powered Laser Shows
Learn the basics of high-powered laser technology, the law & how to safely integrate spectacular laser shows into your business offerings. Learn how to earn $500-$1,000 or more a night as an FDA-certified laserist & even subcontract your services to other entertainment providers while providing you with a deeper understanding of the latest technology, custom animation creation & ROI boosters in the exploding world of entertainment lasers. Q&A to follow. Certificate of Training Offered.
4:30—5:30
Diamond Room D
DJ Expo Artist Panel: Hitmakers of Clubland
Whether it’s a remixer/producer creating big tracks or a vocalist/rapper making more traditional sounds, the club DJ needs hot tunes to rock the dancefloor. Hear a panel of hitmakers tell their stories & explain their creative processes. Panelists to include: Jeremih, Dev, Pete Wentz, Jessica Sutta, Kimberley Locke, Rockell & Traci Lords.
5:00-6:30
Tiara Ballroom B
New Media Marketing: Control Your Media Message
Are you blogging & Facebooking efficiently? Have you been taking advantage of the new media opportunities available? Hurricane Productions is one DJ company on the cutting edge of new media, generating a majority of their bookings through the Internet with cutting-edge strategies that anyone can learn.
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Wednesday, August 10
(Exhibits run from Noon to 6 pm)
11:00-12:30
Tiara Ballroom B
NJDJN presents Randy Bartlett: The One-Percent Solution
The difference between a hugely successful event & an ordinary one is not about the DJ going the extra mile. It’s about going the extra inch. Join Randy Bartlett as he explores the little things that make a huge difference.
11:30—12:30
Diamond Room D
Video DJing into the Future
Joshua Carl will head a seasoned panel which will tackle various video-oriented topics, including history, technology, content & that all-important wow factor.
12:30—1:30
Diamond Room A
Eternal Lighting’s Lighting Makes All the Difference
Find out what lighting can do to change your bottom line, with amazing examples of our lighting, hands-on demonstrations & much more. Talk with real-life DJs & production companies that use Eternal Lighting products day in & day out.
1:00-2:30
Tiara Ballroom B
Joe Molineaux’s Smart Marketing—Spinning Without Spending
How do you create brand awareness at a time when dollars may be short? Joe Molineaux will show you how to tell your story & gain consumer confidence without breaking the bank.
1:00—2:00
Diamond Room D
Adult Club DJing: The Real Story
There’s more to playing adult clubs than meets the eye. It can be a lucrative gig, but you’ve got to play it right. In this tutorial by industry vet Neil Wilson, you’ll learn how to “structure a rotation of entertainers.” Find out what to play & why you play it. Understand why it’s important to survey the crowd & rock the mic correctly.
3:00—4:00
Diamond Room A
Stanton DJ: Innovations in DJ Technology
Relevant to new DJs or world-class performers, this interactive seminar will help you experience the integration of cost-effective controllers & DVS systems with the SC System3. Discover the future of DJing for pro DJs & producers with SC System 1 on Ableton/Traktor Pro… plus, the U.S. debut of the all new SCS.4DJ, the first truly integrated stand-alone DJ system—no laptop required! Hosted by B-SIDE + other international guest DJs.
3:00-4:30
Tiara Ballroom B
Mike Wieder’s Their Perception Is Your Reality
It’s true—you’re only as good as your last gig. A successful strategy for branding your company is to take a long-term approach, which involves careful curation, attention to the small details, & more. Come find out what they are.
3:00—4:00
Diamond Room D
Keynote Q&A: Robert Clivillés
As a co-founder of C+C Music Factory, Clivillés helped take club music to the masses with hits like “Gonna Make You Sweat” & “Pride (A Deeper Love),” & those tunes are still being played to this day. Hear his compelling story of rising through the DJ/producer ranks to massive success, the controversies, the loss of his production partner David Cole & his industry comeback.
4:30—6:00
Diamond Room A
Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-S1/DDJ-T1 Controller Seminar
Complete walk through of the Pioneer controllers for Serato & Traktor—the ultimate way to control Serato ITCH & Traktor. Pioneer has teamed up with the leading DJ software brands & introduced the world to the DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1 DJ Controllers. Get up close & personal with Pioneer’s new ultimate controllers for Serato ITCH & Native Instruments, Traktor Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition 2 DJ software.
5:00—6:00
Diamond Room D
Remixer/Producers: Studio & Business Tips
The industry has changed dramatically in the wake of the digital revolution, but DJs still need to keep making music. Hear a panel of studio pros discuss how to make it in the modern age.
5:00-6:30
Tiara Ballroom B
Randy Bartlett’s Behind the Scenes
Randy Bartlett, owner of Sacramento-based Premier Entertainment & Video returns to the DJ Expo with a brand new seminar. In it, the renowned DJ entertainer examines the iceberg effect of a DJ’s livelihood: what the customer sees is just the tip of what’s actually happening. Learn how to maximize your own iceberg.
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Thursday, August 11
(Exhibits run 11 am to 3 pm)
11:30—1:00
Diamond Room A
Pioneer DJ’s DJM-T1 Mixer Seminar
Introducing the all-new standalone Pioneer DJM-T1 Traktor Mixer. Pioneer introduces the first mixer that is a complete solution, designed for Traktor 2. This 2-channel, 8-sample-bank, up-to-6-effects-at-once mixer is bundled with Traktor Scratch Duo 2 software kit. New, high-quality fader design, internal USB soundcard, & high-quality sound found in Pioneer’s premium mixer lineup.
12:00—1:00
Tiara Ballroom B
BrideLive Seminar
Come see how to reach more brides & increase your bottom line, with the first web-based multimedia software created for the Mobile DJ Industry.
2:45 pm
EXHIBIT HALL
Ultimate DJ System Giveaway
You must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
