Thank You to our 2024
MEA Member Exhibitors
Atlantic City -- June 7-9, 2024
Harrah's Resort & Convention Center
Dallas -- TBA
Las Vegas -- January 31 - February 2, 2025
Paris Hotel & Convention Center
Atlantic City - June 6-8, 2025
Harrah's Resort & Convention Center
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
* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change
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KnowledgeFest Nashville April 19-21, 2024
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Located at the Music City Center |
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* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change |
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Friday, April 19
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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 | |
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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 |
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10:40 A | 12:00 P |
Tech-Fab |
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102 AB |
10:40 A | 12:00 P | Sales-Mkt | The Profit Funnel | 103 C |
10:40 A | 12:00 P | Owner-Mgr | 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 | 103 C |
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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 |
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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 | 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
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Start | End | Track | Description | Location |
7:30 A | 5:00 P | Registration | Hall D |
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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 | 103 C |
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8:00 A | 9:20 A | Owner-Mgr | 103 A |
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9:30 A | 10:50 A | Tech-Fab | 102 AB |
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9:30 A | 10:50 A | Sales-Mkt | 103 C |
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9:30 A | 10:50 A | Owner-Mgr | Showroom to Fab Room - Sharing a Polished | 103 A |
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11:00 A | 12:20 P | Tech-Fab | 102 AB |
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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 | 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 | |
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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 | 103 C |
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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 |
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Track | Description | Location |
9:00 A | 10:20 A | Tech-Fab | 102 AB |
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9:00 A | 10:20 A | Sales-Mkt | Maximizing Every Sales Opportunity | 103 C |
9:00 A | 10:20 A | Owner-Mgr | 103 A |
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10:30 A | 11:50 A | Tech-Fab | Installer Rountable: Making the Right Choices |
102 AB |
10:30 A | 11:50 A | Sales-Mkt | 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 |
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12:30 A | 2:00 P | Lunch Options |
Exhibit Hall D |
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* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change
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KnowledgeFest Atlantic City June 7-9, 2024
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Located at Harrah's Resort & Convention Center |
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* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change |
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Friday, June 7
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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 |
Avalon 12 | |
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9:10 A | 10:30 A | Tech-Fab | The Technicians Guide to Motorcycle Audio Installation | Avalon 12 |
9:10 A | 10:30 A | Sales-Mkt | Build Your Online Presence the Five Star Way | Avalon 8 |
9:10 A | 10:30 A | Owner-Mgr | Avalon 10 | |
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10:40 A | 12:00 P |
Tech-Fab |
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Avalon 12 |
10:40 A | 12:00 P | Sales-Mkt | The Profit Funnel | Avalon 8 |
10:40 A | 12:00 P | Owner-Mgr | Your Next Million Dollars: Expand Beyond Traditional |
Avalon 10 |
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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 | 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 | Vendor Training | Avalon 7 |
12:30 P | 1:30 P | VT-5 | Diamond Audio |
Avalon 6 |
12:30 P | 1:30 P | VT-6 |
PAC
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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 |
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1:45 P | 2:45 P | VT-11 | HKI USA | 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 | SONY Mobile ES Source Units and Amplifiers Technology | 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 |
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3:00 P | 4:00 P | VT-21 | HKI USA | 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 | New SONY Source Unit and GS Products | 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 | AudioContol | 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 |
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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 |
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7:30 P | 9:30 P | VT-MG | Davis Distribution & GoFast Solutions Event | TBA |
Saturday, June 8
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Start | End | Track | Description | Location |
7:30 A | 5:00 P | Registration | Hall D |
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8:00 A | 9:20 A | Tech-Fab | OEM Integration | Avalon 12 |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Sales-Mkt | Avalon 8 | |
8:00 A | 9:20 A | Owner-Mgr | Avalon 10 | |
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9:30 A | 10:50 A | Tech-Fab | Avalon 12 | |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Sales-Mkt | Profitability Selling Motorcycle Audio
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Avalon 8 |
9:30 A | 10:50 A | Owner-Mgr | Building a Winning Team | Avalon 10 |
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11:00 A | 12:20 P | Tech-Fab | Amp Racks and Custom Mounts | Avalon 12 |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Sales-Mkt | Avalon 8 | |
11:00 A | 12:20 P | Owner-Mgr |
Your Financial Operating Plan (FOP) Checklist
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Avalon 10 |
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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-31 |
Alpine | 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 | SONY Mobile ES Source Units and Amplifiers Technology | Avalon 7 |
4:15 P | 5:15 P | VT-35 | Diamond Audio | Avalon 6 |
4:15 P | 5:15 P | VT-36 | Vendor Training | 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 |
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5:30 P | 6:30 P | VT-41 | SounDigital: GAN, The Legend Continues | 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 | New SONY Source Unit and GS Products | 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 | Vendor Training |
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 |
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7:30 P | 9:30 P | DAS Party | Indoor Pool | |
Sunday, June 9
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8:45 A |
2:00 P | Exhibits | Registration | Exhibit Hall |
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Start |
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Track | Description | Location |
9:00 A | 10:20 A | Tech-Fab | DSP Tuning | Avalon 12 |
9:00 A | 10:20 A | Sales-Mkt | Maximizing Every Sales Opportunity | Avalon 8 |
9:00 A | 10:20 A | Owner-Mgr | Avalon 10 | |
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10:30 A | 11:50 A | Tech-Fab | CNC Laser - Programming & Projects | Avalon 12 |
10:30 A | 11:50 A | Sales-Mkt | 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 |
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11:30 A | 2:30 P | Lunch Options |
Exhibit Hall |
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Title: No Pre-AMP NO Problem
Description: In a world where more often there are no aftermarket pre-amp solutions available, mastering OEM integration is more important than ever. This class will guide you through the process of utilizing factory signals, de-EQing, correcting factory curves, bypassing all-pass filters and how to sum signals in factory system step by step. Whether you're dealing with signal integration or seeking ways to enhance sound quality without replacing the factory head unit system, this session is designed for you.
Friday, April 19
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meeting Room: Exhibit Hall D Booth #835
[Click here to Reserve Your Seat*]
*A reservation does not guarantee a seat.
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.
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.
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