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Wednesday, March 20th

 

Discount price deadline for standard Shepard orders:

Friday, April 12th

 

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Wednesday, March 20th

 

Last day for advanced warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge:

Friday, April 12

 

Last day for advanced warehouse deliveries:

Tuesday, April 16th*

*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, April 18th at 12:00 PM

 

 

Exhibitor Move-in:

Thursday, April 18 -- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday, April 19 -- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Exhibit Hours:

Friday, April 19  --  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 20  --  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, April 21 -- 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

 

Exhibitor Tear Down & Move Out:

Sunday, April 21 - 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 21 - Freight Re-route - 7:00 pm

 

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Wednesday, 25 October 2017 19:07
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KnowledgeFest 2024/25 Events

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Tuesday, 12 June 2012 18:17
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KnowledgeFest 2024 Tour

Atlantic City -- June 7-9, 2024 

Harrah's Resort & Convention Center

 

Dallas -- August 9-11, 2024


 

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 8-10, 2025

 


 
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.
 
Non-Member Pricing
Attendee registration is $149.00 for each attendee.
 
Press Credentials - [Click Here] to register.
Requires Mobile Electronics Association for approval
 
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 business people. 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 include over 18 educational workshops, 50 manufacturer trainings, great networking opportunities, and: a Mobile Electronics Show floor featuring manufacturer and benefit provider exhibits and displays. Talk one-on-one with people with which you do business (or should be!). Every major manufacturer and many specialty manufacturers will be there for you. 
 
Over 40 hours of manufacturer training sessions are designed to make you the expert in your market. Specialized training for owner/managers, sales professionals and installation techs to keep your business on the cutting edge of profitability. 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 your friend and realize areas for potential growth that you may not have considered.
Tuesday, 12 June 2012 19:57
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Nashville 2024 Hotwire Banner 

* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change

KnowledgeFest Nashville April 19-21, 2024

Located at the Music City Center

201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change

Friday, April 19

Start End Track Description Location
8:00 A 5:00 P Event Registration
Hall D Reg
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8:30 A 9:00 A Opening Keynote - Event Kickoff
102 AB
----Break
9:10 A 10:30 A Tech-Fab 102 AB
9:10 A 10:30 A Sales-Mkt

Drive Engagement: Mastering Social Media

in the Automotive Industry
103 C
9:10 A 10:30 A Owner-Mgr

Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Unlock

the Secrets to Lasting Success in the

Car Audio Industry
103 A
----Break
10:40 A 12:00 P
Tech-Fab

Amp Racks and Custom Mounts

102 AB
10:40 A 12:00 P Sales-Mkt The Profit Funnel 103 C
10:40 A 12:00 P Owner-Mgr

Harmony in Numbers: A Financial Tune Up for

Car Audio Entrepreneurs

103 A
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12:00 P
12:30 P
Lunch Options
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12:30 P 1:30 P VT-1 Tury: The FAST Max 102 AB
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-4 Kenwood Fast Track: Accelerating Sales and Solutions
101 C
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-6
Firstech - DroneMobile XC
101 E
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-7 SONY Mobile ES Source Units and Amplifiers Technology 103 A
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-8 Diamond Audio
103 B
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-9

XS Power - Sundown Audio: 

Hands on Subwoofer Reconing

103 C
----Break
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-11 Orca Design: Mosconi DSP 101 A
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-13 TUNE-UP YOUR JVC DEMO EXPERIENCE! 101 C
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-14 PrecisionPower 101 D
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-15 Firstech - iDatalink Maestro
101 E
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-16 New SONY Source Unit and GS Products 103 A
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-17 SNAP Finance 103 B
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-18 VIPER: Vehicle Theft is on the Rise
103 C
      ----Break 
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-20 Orca Design: BARNIE Training 101 A
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-21 GCH Automotive Systems 101 B
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-23 RDVFL
101 D
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-24 12 Volt Dashboard 101 E
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-25 MECP 103 A
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-26 Audiomobile 103 B
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-27

VOXX: VOXXeKey: Leave Your Key at Home + CarLink 7

103 C
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4:00 P 7:00 P Event Mobile Electronics Show Exhibit Floor Exhibit Hall D
4:00 P
7:00 P Event Beer & Business Networking
Exhibit Hall D
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7:00 P 9:00 P VT-MG Mosconi OEM Intergration: NO Pre-AMP NO Problem Booth 835

Saturday, April 20

Start End Track Description Location
7:30 A 5:00 P Registration  Hall D
8:00 A 9:20 A Tech-Fab

Gorilla Fabrication:Making Magic without

the Machines
102 AB
8:00 A 9:20 A Sales-Mkt

Selling in the Age of Big Tech: Keep Up or

Get Left Behind

103 C
8:00 A 9:20 A Owner-Mgr 

Cast Off the Crutches Presentation: Part 1

103 A
----Break
9:30 A 10:50 A Tech-Fab

Making Awesome and Impactful Midbass in

Car Audio Systems

102 AB
9:30 A 10:50 A Sales-Mkt 103 C
9:30 A 10:50 A Owner-Mgr Showroom to Fab Room - Sharing a Polished

Appearance with your Clients

103 A
----Break
11:00 A 12:20 P Tech-Fab

Using Fusion 360 to Create 3D Printed

Speaker Mounting Solutions - Live Workshop

102 AB
11:00 A 12:20 P Sales-Mkt

Drive Engagement: Mastering Social Media

in the Automotive Industry
103 C
11:00 A 12:20 P Owner-Mgr 

Building a Business, Not a Job!

103 A
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Start End Description Location
12:00 P
4:00 P Exhibits Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open Exhibit Hall D
12:30 P
2:00 P MEA Members Lunch & Other Options
Exhibit Hall D
------------------------------
Brand
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-28
Ground Zero Car Audio: In a Nutshell 102 AB
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-29 Orca Design: Focal
101 A
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-31 Kenwood Fast Track: Accelerating Sales and Solutions 101 C
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-32 RDVFL 101 D
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-33 Firstech - Techical Training
101 E
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-34 SONY Mobile ES Source Units and Amplifiers Technology 103 A
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-35 Diamond Audio
103 B
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-36

XS Power - Sundown Audio:

Hands on Subwoofer Reconing

103 C
----Break  
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-37 SounDigital: GAN, The Legend Continues 102 AB
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-38 Orca Design: Gladen & Mosconi
101 A
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-39 GCH Automotive Systems
101 B
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-40 TUNE-UP YOUR JVC DEMO EXPERIENCE! 101 C
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-41 PrecisionPower 101 D
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-42 Firstech - iDatalink Maestro
101 E
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-43 New SONY Source Unit and GS Products 103 A
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-44 SNAP Finance 103 B
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-45 VOXX: Find out Why REAR SEAT VIDEO is not DEAD 103 C
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Sunday, April 21

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8:45 A
2:00 P Exhibits Registration Exhibit Hall 
-----------------
Start
End
Track Description Location
9:00 A 10:20 A Tech-Fab 102 AB
9:00 A 10:20 A Sales-Mkt Maximizing Every Sales Opportunity 103 C
9:00 A 10:20 A Owner-Mgr

Operational Excellence: Take your Inventory

Management to the Next Level

103 A
----Break
10:30 A 11:50 A Tech-Fab Installer Rountable: Making the Right Choices
102 AB
10:30 A 11:50 A Sales-Mkt

The 2000s Called and They Want Their

Sales Techniques Back

103 C
10:30 A 11:50 A Owner-Mgr Cast Off the Crutches Workshop: Part 2 103 A
11:30 A 2:00 P Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open Exhibit Hall D
12:30 A 2:00 P Lunch Options
Exhibit Hall D
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Monday, 24 July 2023 14:14
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AC 2024 Banner

* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change

KnowledgeFest Atlantic City June 7-9, 2024

Located at Harrah's Resort & Convention Center

777 Harrah's Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ  08401
* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change

Friday, June 7

Start End Track Description Location
8:00 A 5:00 P Event Registration
Prefunction
----------------------------------------------
8:30 A 9:00 A Opening Keynote - Event Kickoff
Avalon 12
----Break
9:10 A 10:30 A Tech-Fab
CNC Laser - Programming & Projects
Avalon 12
9:10 A 10:30 A Sales-Mkt

Drive Engagement: Mastering Social Media

in the Automotive Industry
Avalon 8
9:10 A 10:30 A Owner-Mgr

Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Unlock

the Secrets to Lasting Success in the

Car Audio Industry
Avalon 10
----Break
10:40 A 12:00 P
Tech-Fab

Amp Racks and Custom Mounts

Avalon 12
10:40 A 12:00 P Sales-Mkt The Profit Funnel Avalon 8
10:40 A 12:00 P Owner-Mgr

Harmony in Numbers: A Financial Tune Up for

Car Audio Entrepreneurs

Avalon 10
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12:00 P
12:30 P
Lunch Options
----------------------- 
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-1 SONY Mobile ES Source Units and Amplifiers Technology Avalon 12
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-2 Vendor Training Avalon 10
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-3
Alpine Avalon 8
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-4 Tury: The FAST Max Avalon 7
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-5 Diamond Audio
Avalon 6
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-6

Stinger

Avalon 5
12:30 P  1:30 P  VT-7  Metra Avalon 4
12:30 P  1:30 P  VT-8  Vendor Training  Avalon 3
12:30 P  1:30 P  VT-9  SNAP Finance Avalon 2
12:30 P  1:30 P  VT-10 Orca Design  Avalon 1
----Break
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-11 New SONY Source Unit and GS Products  Avalon 12
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-12 Firstech - DroneMobile XC  Avalon 10
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-13 Kenwood Fast Track: Accelerating Sales and Solutions Avalon 8
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-14 HKI USA Avalon 7
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-15 VIPER: Vehicle Theft is on the Rise Avalon 6
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-16 Stinger Avalon 5
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-17 Metra Avalon 4
1:45 P  2:45 P  VT-18 Pioneer Avalon 3
1:45 P  2:45 P  VT-19  PrecisionPower Avalon 2
1:45 P 2:45 P  VT-20  Orca Design: Mosconi DSP  Avalon 1
      ----Break 
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-21 MECP  Avalon 12
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-22 Firstech - iDatalink Maestro Avalon 10
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-23 TUNE-UP YOUR JVC DEMO EXPERIENCE! Avalon 8
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-24 HKI USA Avalon 7
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-25 VOXX: VOXXeKey: Leave Your Key at Home + CarLink 7 Avalon 6
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-26 Stinger Avalon 5
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-27 Metra Avalon 4
3:00 P  4:00 P  VT-28  Memphis Audio  Avalon 3
3:00 P  4:00 P  VT-29  Kicker  Avalon 2
3:00 P  4:00 P  VT-30  Orca Design: BARNIE Training  Avalon 1
-----------------------------------
4:00 P 7:00 P Event Mobile Electronics Show Exhibit Floor Exhibit Hall
4:00 P
7:00 P Event Beer & Business Networking
Exhibit Hall
-----------------------------------
7:30 P 9:30 P VT-MG Davis & GoFast Event TBA

Saturday, April 20

Start End Track Description Location
7:30 A 5:00 P Registration  Hall D
8:00 A 9:20 A Tech-Fab

Avalon 12
8:00 A 9:20 A Sales-Mkt

Selling in the Age of Big Tech: Keep Up or

Get Left Behind

Avalon 8
8:00 A 9:20 A Owner-Mgr 

Cast Off the Crutches Presentation: Part 1

Avalon 10
----Break
9:30 A 10:50 A Tech-Fab

Making Awesome and Impactful Midbass in

Car Audio Systems

Avalon 12
9:30 A 10:50 A Sales-Mkt
Your Next Million Dollars: Expand Beyond Traditional
12 Volt to Increase Revenue
Avalon 8
9:30 A 10:50 A Owner-Mgr Showroom to Fab Room - Sharing a Polished

Appearance with your Clients

Avalon 10
----Break
11:00 A 12:20 P Tech-Fab

Using Fusion 360 to Create 3D Printed

Speaker Mounting Solutions - Live Workshop

Avalon 12
11:00 A 12:20 P Sales-Mkt

Drive Engagement: Mastering Social Media

in the Automotive Industry
Avalon 8
11:00 A 12:20 P Owner-Mgr 

Building a Business, Not a Job!

Avalon 10
---------------------------------
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-31
SONY Mobile ES Source Units and Amplifiers Technology Avalon 12
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-32 Firstech - Techical Training  Avalon 10
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-33 Kenwood Fast Track: Accelerating Sales and Solutions  Avalon 8
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-34 Alpine Avalon 7
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-35 Diamond Audio Avalon 6
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-36 Stinger Avalon 5
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-37 Metra Avalon 4
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-38 Memphis Audio Avalon 3
4:15 P  5:15 P  VT-39  Kicker  Avalon 2
4:15 P  5:15 P  VT-40  Orca Design: Focal  Avalon 1
----Break  
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-41 New SONY Source Unit and GS Products Avalon 12
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-42 Firstech - iDatalink Maestro  Avalon 10
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-43 TUNE-UP YOUR JVC DEMO EXPERIENCE! Avalon 8
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-44 SounDigital: GAN, The Legend Continues Avalon 7
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-45 VOXX: Find out Why REAR SEAT VIDEO is not DEAD Avalon 6
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-46 Stinger Avalon 5
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-47 Metra Avalon 4
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-48 Pioneer Avalon 3
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-49 PrecisionPower Avalon 2
5:30 P  6:30 P VT-50  Orca Design: Gladen & Mosconi  Avalon 1
-------------------------------  
7:30 P 9:30 P DAS Party Indoor Pool

Sunday, April 21

-----------------
8:45 A
2:00 P Exhibits Registration Exhibit Hall 
-----------------
Start
End
Track Description Location
9:00 A 10:20 A Tech-Fab
Avalon 12
9:00 A 10:20 A Sales-Mkt Maximizing Every Sales Opportunity Avalon 8
9:00 A 10:20 A Owner-Mgr

Operational Excellence: Take your Inventory

Management to the Next Level

Avalon 10
----Break
10:30 A 11:50 A Tech-Fab
Avalon 12
10:30 A 11:50 A Sales-Mkt

The 2000s Called and They Want Their

Sales Techniques Back

Avalon 8
10:30 A 11:50 A Owner-Mgr Cast Off the Crutches Workshop: Part 2 Avalon 10
11:30 A 2:30 P Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open Exhibit Hall
11:30 A 2:30 P Lunch Options
Exhibit Hall
--------------------------------

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 22:44
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Welcome to KnowledgeFest Nashville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KnowledgeFest Ford F-150 Give-a-way Terms & Conditions

 

 

Sunday, 14 April 2024 16:49
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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
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Instructor(s): Tomas Keenan from Step It Up Academy
Track: Owner - Manager
Location: 103 A
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 

Description: Join us for a dynamic 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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Instructor(s): Dave Wall from Freeman's Car Stereo & John Schwartz from Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security

Track: Owner - Manager
Location: 103 A
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 

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.

 

 
Top Take-aways: You will come away from this class with an inventory management plan you can follow to help you master this important area of your business.
 

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

Friday, 01 December 2023 19:08
Published in Attendees
Instructor(s): Kaitlyn Young – Social Media Doctor LLC
Track: Sales - Marketing
Location: 103 C
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 
Description: Gear up for success online with our workshop, 'Drive Engagement: Mastering Organic Social Media for the automotive industry.' Learn how to navigate the fast lane of social media marketing tailored specifically to help you grow and expand your business online! From crafting compelling content to leveraging platforms effectively, this class will equip you with the tools and strategies to revitalize your online presence, connect with your audience, and accelerate your business growth.
 

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.

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 19:58
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