Education Workshops & Vendor Training

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 18:50

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KnowledgeFest 2023 Tour

Regsiter for KnowledgeFest 2023

Orlando -- May 19-21, 2023 [Click to Register]

Indianapolis -- June 23-25, 2023 [Click to Register]

Dallas -- August 25-27, 2023 [Click to Register]

Las Vegas -- February 2-4, 2024 [Coming Soon]

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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Event Schedules

KnowledgeFest 2021 Event Schedules:

Indianapolis Event Schedule - [Click Here]

Dallas Event Schedule - [Click Here]

Orlando (Past Event Information) - [Click Here]

[Click Here] for Hotel Information

[Click Here] for Exhibit Floor Maps

Friday, 16 October 2020 15:40

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Education Workshops & Vendor Training - Orlando 2023



* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change
KnowledgeFest Orlando May 19-21, 2023
Located at the Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive - Orlando, FL 32819
* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change
Friday, May 19
Start	End	Track	Description	Location
7:00 A	5:00 P		Event Registration	Reg Desk
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8:00 A	8:30 A		Opening Keynote - Event Kickoff	W202-AB
			----Break
8:40 A	10:00 A	Tech-Fab	Creating Brackets and Mounting Solutions for Improved Efficiency and Performance	W202-AB
8:40 A	10:00 A	Sales-Mkt	Business Development: How to Find New Customers	W203-A
8:40 A	10:00 A	Owner-Mgr	Adding Revenue Streams through Diversification	W203-C
			----Break
10:10 A	11:30 P	Tech-Fab	Finding the Solution: OEM Integration	W202-AB
10:10 A	11:30 P	Sales-Mkt	Finishing Well – Learn How to Create the Best Customer Experience for More Referrals and Repeat Sales	W203-A
10:10 A	11:30 P	Owner-Mgr	HR: Motivate, Manage, Correct & Fire	W203-C
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11:30 A	12:30 P		Lunch Options
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12:00 P	12:30 P	Event	SONY - Product Annoucement with Lunch	W202-AB
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12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-1	Sony Multimedia Technology and Retailer Support	W202-AB
12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-2	Firstech - Maestro	W202-C
12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-3	Metra	W203-A
12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-4	XS Power	W203-B
12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-5	HKI USA	W203-C
12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-6	AAMP	W304-A
12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-7	Diamond Audio	W304-B
12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-8	PrecisionPower	W304-C
12:30 P	1:30 P	VT-9	Snap Finance	W304-D
			----Break
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-11	Sony’s Mobile ES – The Elevated Standard	W202-AB
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-12	Firstech - Technical Training	W202-C
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-13	Metra - New Products Overview	W203-A
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-14	Pioneer Electronics	W203-B
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-15	HKI USA - Ground Zero	W203-C
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-16	AAMP - AudioControl	W304-A
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-17	Orca - Focal	W304-B
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-18	PRV Audio	W304-C
1:45 P	2:45 P	VT-19	Magnadyne	W304-D
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3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-20	MECP	W202-AB
3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-21	Vendor Training	W202-C
3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-22	Metra - Jeep & Bronco Accessories	W203-A
3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-24	Racesport	W203-B
3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-25	VOXX - DEI	W203-C
3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-26	AAMP - AudioControl & PAC	W304-A
3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-27	ORCA - Illusion	W304-B
3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-28	RDV	W304-C
3:00 P	4:00 P	VT-29	ME-TV by MOTOTV	W304-D
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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

Saturday, May 20
Start	End	Track	Description	Location
7:30 A	5:00 P		Registration	Hall WA-1
8:00 A	9:20 A	Tech-Fab	Mastering the Acoustics of Speaker Placement	W202-AB
8:00 A	9:20 A	Sales-Mkt	The Art Overcoming Objections	W203-A
8:00 A	9:20 A	Owner-Mgr	Optimize your Financial Planning	W203-C
			----Break
9:30 A	10:50 A	Tech-Fab	Next Level Fabrication: Fiberglass, Fillers, & Sanding	W202-AB
9:30 A	10:50 A	Sales-Mkt	Tactical Social Media Marketing for Busy Businesses	W203-A
9:30 A	10:50 A	Owner-Mgr	Showroom Design: Close Sales Quicker with an Inviting Sales Floor Experience	W203-C
			----Break
11:00 A	12:20 P	Tech-Fab	Delivering Dependable & Great-Sounding Systems	W202-AB
11:00 A	12:20 P	Sales-Mkt	Converting Amazon & Online "Shoppers" to Brick & Mortar	W203-A
11:00 A	12:20 P	Owner-Mgr	Paving the Road to Profits, with Shop Processes & Efficiency	W203-C
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Start	End		Description	Location
12:00 P	4:00 P	Exhibits	Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open	Exhibit Hall
12:00 P	2:00 P		MEA Members Lunch	Exhibit Hall
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			Brand
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-32	Sony’s Mobile ES – The Elevated Standard	W202-AB
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-33	Firstech-Maestro	W202-C
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-34	Metra - Motorcycle & Powersports Upgrades	W203-A
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-35	Pioneer Electronics	W203-B
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-36	HKI USA - Powersports	W203-C
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-37	AAMP - AudioControl	W304-A
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-38	Diamond Audio	W304-B
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-39	PrecisionPower	W304-C
4:15 P	5:15 P	VT-40	Snap Finance	W304-D
			----Break
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-42	Sony Multimedia Technology and Retailer Support	W202-AB
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-43	Firstech - Technical Training	W202-C
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-44	Metra - Axxess DSPs	W203-A
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-45	VOXX - DEI	W203-B
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-46	HKI USA - TURY	W203-C
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-47	AAMP - Echomaster	W304-A
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-48	Orca - Mosconi	W304-B
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-49	PRV Audio	W304-C
5:30 P	6:30 P	VT-50	Magnadyne	W304-D
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6:45 PM	8:30 PM	VT-52N	Orca Mosconi DSP - Night School	W202-AB
6:45 PM	8:30 PM	VT-54N	Vendor Training - Night School	W203-A
6:45 PM	8:30 PM	VT-56N	Vendor Training - Night School	W203-C
Sunday, May 21
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8:45 A	4:00 P	Exhibits	Registration	Exhibit Hall
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Start	End	Track	Description	Location
9:30 A	10:50 A	Tech-Fab	Get into Alignment: Become Success with your CNC Laser	W202-AB
9:30 A	10:50 A	Sales-Mkt	Three Elements, Four Steps, One Goal	W203-A
9:30 A	10:50 A	Owner-Mgr	Growth Techniques for All Sizes: Scaling your Business	W203-C
			----Break
11:00 A	2:00 P		Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open	Exhibit Hall
11:00 A	2:00 P		MEA Members Lunch on the Exhibit Floor	Exhibit Hall
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11:10 A	12:20 P	Tech-Fab	Hands-On OEM Integration Technician Workshop	S1 - Exhibit Hall
11:10 A	12:20 P	Tech-Fab	Hands-On Modern Wire Management Workshop	S2 - Exhibit Hall
11:10 A	12:20 P	Tech-Fab	Hands-On DSP Tuning Technician Workshop	S3 - Exhibit Hall
			----Break
12:40 P	2:00 P	Tech-Fab	Hands-On OEM Integration Technician Workshop	S1 - Exhibit Hall
12:40 P	2:00 P	Tech-Fab	Hands-On Modern Wire Management Workshop	S2 - Exhibit Hall
12:40 P	2:00 P	Tech-Fab	Hands-On DSP Tuning Technician Workshop	S3 - Exhibit Hall
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