Phone Support and Questions 847-278-1050
Wednesday June 28, 2023
Tavares Chambliss "Marquee Show Boot Camp"
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Hyatt Hotel Rear Entrance Open to all Pass Holders
Are you looking to get in a fun cross fit morning workout with other colleagues while you are at Marquee? Join us each morning for "Marquee Show Booth Camp" led by personal trainer & American Ninja Warrior contestant The Neon Ninja. The boot camp will start each morning at 7:00 a.m. at the hotel's rear entrance. Come & join in on the fun & fitness.
Registration / Badge Pick Up
8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Hyatt Hotel Lobby
DJ Cova "Social Media Madness"
8:00 A.M. - 8:50 A.M. Cyan Room Open to Full, Education, Exhibitor, & Presenter Pass Holders.
DJ Cova leads a panel of social media leaders within the special event industry. Learn from their experience to help your business frow and thrive.
Wayne Messmner “The Spirit of a Champion”
9:00 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
In 1994, Wayne faced the biggest challenge of his life after a random act of violence left him with his life and voice in peril. Messmer would miraculously survive that fateful spring night to speak & to sing again. His courage, conviction & perseverance brought him to his triumphant performance as “The Voice of Victory” at the 2016 World Series.
Max Design " The Latest from MAX "
9:00 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. Cyan Room Presented by Danny Max. Open to all Pass Holders
Learn the latest from the creative team at Max Design. Danny and his team are always creating new and exciting things to make you look amazing.
Curator " What software software should you be using? "
9:30 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. Cyan Room Presented by James Trivlis Open to all Pass Holders
Before you purchase software for you photo booth, ask yourself what your needs actually are. Join James in this thoughtful seminar discussing what to look for in software.
Alan Berg "You down with OPP? Obsessively Pricing for Profits"
10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
What if you could make it easier for your customers to buy, which makes it easier for you to sell? How much time would that save you, & how much more profit could that make your Photo Booth or DJ company? This session will help you see a different path to selling more weddings & events, at higher profits for you. You'll walk away knowing the answers to these questions:
- Which is better, packages or a-la-carte pricing?
- Should you put pricing on your website?
- Are you maximizing your calendar inventory for profit?
" CHAUVET PRESENTS "
10:00 A.M. - 10:20 A.M. Cyan Room Presented by Chauvet Open to all Pass Holders
Chauvet will be demonstrating their latest lighting technology from their 2023 NAMM Booth.
"THE INTERACTIVE PHOTO EXPERIENCE "
10:30 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. Cyan Room Presented by Spot My Photo Open to all Pass Holders
Hotel Lunch Service Begins
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 p.m. Gallagher’s Bar Open to all Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders. Must show wristbands for lunch service.
Enjoy lunch with fellow attendees and listen to DJ Chris Washburn spin during lunch.
Trade Show Floor Opens
12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Grand Ballroom and Pre-Function Open to all Pass Holders
Anthony Salas Jr. "If It Don't Make Dollars, It Don't Make Sense"
12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
How profitable is your business? In this in depth must attend seminar, Anthony walks you through understanding your actual profitability of your full time or part time business.
DJ Event Planner " Making your CRM do the work "
12:00 P.M. - 12:20 P.M. Cyan Room Open to all Pass Holders
If you are are tired of constantly doing everything for your clients and your staff while trying to keep it all straight and organized, you need to look at the capabilities of a CRM. DJEP will walk you through how CRM technology will assist you in getting some of your time back while also giving your clients the power to answer a lot of their own questions
Perfect Portals" Communicate, Automate, & Brand Like A Pro"
12:30 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. Cyan Room Open to all Pass Holders
Does your CRM save you time? And still showcase your professional/unique brand?
Let’s face it…YOUR time IS money.
Perfect Portals can provide your company branded automated emails, intelligent planning forms, & gorgeous personalized client portals that are going to WOW your clients with your DJEP CRM.
Michael Alveras & Gerry Siracusa "GAMES PEOPLE PLAY"
1:00 P.M. - 1:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
Get ready to have fun and learn by doing. Michael and Gerry will be hosting an hour of games you can use at school, social, and corporate events where you think appropriate.
PIONEER DJ presents "Rekordbox "
1:00 P.M. - 1:20 P.M. Cyan Room presented by Pioneer DJ Open to all Pass Holders
If you have been in the industry for any length of time, you have heard of Rekordbox but what do you really know about it. Pioneer demonstrator Matt Davis will walk you through all of the reasons you should consider using Rekordbox.
" Eliminator Lighting Presents "
1:30 P.M. - 1:50 P.M. Cyan Ballroom Presented by Eliminator Lighting Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
See and Learn the latest lighting effects and design for the DJ Industry.
Michael Saulpaugh "Grow your business with a successful marketing plan / team."
2:00 P.M. - 2:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Full Pass Holders, Education, Exhibitor, Presenters
Michael Saulpaugh is a Managing Partner of Elegant Music Group, a NJ-based multi-op. With 20 years of experience in events and entertainment, he also serves as a Partner at Creatif Media Group, a full-service marketing firm. Michael's creative advertising work has been featured in Adweek, Buzzfeed, and received a Communicator Award. Under his ownership, EMG has grown significantly, expanding five-fold and grossing over $5 million annually. Michael's leadership and marketing strategies have been instrumental in the company's success, and he was recognized with a selection to the Forbes Business Council.
David Osborne "Building A Rock Star Team"
3:00 P.M. - 3:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
David will teach you how to incubate talent and build a team of consistently capable DJs that scale your values and vision.
Matt Radicelli "The Most Successful People Have Coaches"
3:33 P.M. - 4:50 P.M. Cyan Room Presented by Matt Radicelli .
Do you want to be a part of a group of like-minded business owners & rising stars who are dedicated to leveling up their sales, marketing, financials, leadership, management, HR, operations, and committed to learning other valuable business lessons?
Bill Hermann "MC Mythology"
4:00 P.M. - 4:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Presented by Bill Hermann Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
The Many Myths about the MC that hold us back. During his presentation Bill will discuss how understanding the misperception, misrepresentation and misunderstanding of the MC
can show you a path toward being a polished, professional, powerful and well paid “Master of Ceremonies."
"Marquee Mixmaster of the Year" at Chicago Prime Italian
8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Chicago Prime Italian, 700 N Meacham Rd Schaumburg, IL 60193 Open to all Pass Holders
Join us approximately 10 minutes away at Chicago Prime Italian. Come for an amazing dinner with colleagues and then stay for the competition. Enjoy as 6 amazing DJs compete for "DJ OF THE YEAR." The First place winner will win $5,000 in prizes sponsored by Pioneer DJ, Blizzard Lighting, Promo Only, Ultimate Ears, and the American DJ Association
Dj Qbert will be opening the event at 8:30 p.m.
Food and Drinks are all cash.