MONDAY, Aug. 5

(There are no exhibits today.)

10:30 – 11:00, Seminole Pre-Function I
Meet & Greet: Intro, Kick-Off & Networking Session
Meet fellow DJ/professionals, exchange business cards, and then prepare for a big week of networking, education, and enlightenment. Hosted by Jake Jacobsen of A2R Entertainment in Cumming, Ga., this session will allow everyone to experience the magic of DJX. Whether it's your first time attending or you're a seasoned DJX enthusiast, this kick-off event is designed to immerse you in the heart of the vibrant DJX community.

11:00 – 12:00, Seminole Pre-Function I
You… Amplified
In this instructive seminar, attendees will learn how to take their MCing to another level by improving wedding-party introductions and audience interactions. Mike Walter of Elite Entertainment in Tinton Falls, N.J., will demonstrate tried-and-true techniques and offer solid suggestions to upgrade your MCing and polish your presentation.

What you say on the microphone, and how you say it, can help you stand out from the pack. Mike Walter has built a sterling reputation in the industry through top-notch performance and a never-ending quest to improve himself and his company – see how it’s done. Attend this idea-rich session, boost your mic skills, and reap the benefits

12:00 – 1:00, Brighton Ballroom 4
Update Your Profile: AI Content with Advanced Image & Video Creation
Join us for a very special DJX session with Jordan St. Jacques of Canada's Digitera, as he expands on last year’s AI talks with a hands-on demonstration on how to create and use both images and videos within your DJ company’s website and social-media workflow. Make AI work for you!

12:30 – 1:30, Seminole Pre-Function I
Check Your Head with Joe Bunn
Building a successful DJ business is never easy. In fact, aside from the regular grit and effort a mobile-DJ operator must expend to stay on course, there remain many sources of distraction that can throw you off your game – money, personnel, gear, family, the entire outside world. How do keep your head? Industry veteran Joe Bunn will show you how to check your head by giving you his secrets to success.

In this tutorial, the North Carolina-based mobile jock/entrepreneur will reveal his tried-and-true methods of minimizing distractions and he’ll detail what it takes for a successful DJ company leader to stay organized, focused, and mentally healthy. Topics will include delegating tasks, how to find help, apps for organizing, personal tips and more. Let Joe Bunn teach you how to work smarter and thrive by defeating distractions.

1:00 – 2:00, Ft. Pierce Salon D
New Tech: Shopping for DJ Gear
Each year, the DJ industry evolves with new technologies and gear trends, and each year DJX discusses how they impact the market and its greater culture. Looking at playback, pro-audio, lighting, software, studio/content-creation, and accessories, what are the latest industry developments and how will they impact the market in the near-future? What are the implications for DJs of all stripes? In this free-wheeling session moderated by DJ LIFE Editor Jim Tremayne, top retailers and industry insiders will offer their views and take your questions on gear trends and more. Don’t miss this vital DJ-tech talk.

1:30 – 2:30, Brighton Ballroom 4
Mobile DJ Mixing in 2024
Evolving to meet the needs of our customers is key for optimal success in almost any business. This is especially true when it comes to mixing music for DJs. So, to keep up with customers’ demands and not seem outdated playing mobile events (weddings, schools, corporates), it’s essential to possess some club-DJ mixing skills. Presented by multi-op owner Chris Washburn of Ithaca, N.Y., this seminar will feature tried-and-true examples and go over techniques that all DJs can add to their arsenals today to enhance their dancefloors and improve their performances.

2:00 – 3:00, Seminole Pre-Function I
Frame It: How to Build a Successful Call Framework
If you're like most entrepreneurs and small businesses, you're wearing too many hats to implement a repeatable sales-call process. Or like many who run a mobile entertainment company, you haven't invested much into sales training for yourself or your team. You're winging it… which means you're missing out on revenue, feeling frantic without a sales system, and at risk to lose people. But with a successful sales-call framework in place, you'll have a process that's repeatable, teachable, and effective.

Enter Troy Adams of Carolina DJ Professionals. A former business coach with worldwide sales leader Sandler Training, the Charlotte, N.C.-based Adams will give you the three-part process he and his team use to generate a 70- to 80-percent close rate across their team. And that means less stress – and more revenue. Join Troy for his detail-rich session and leave with some new, effective methods for your sales team.

2:30 – 3:30, Ft. Pierce Salon D
DJing & Diversity: Spinning Multicultural Weddings
Matt Campbell, the founder of My Wedding Songs, has helped millions of couples a year plan their wedding songs. But, in this exclusive DJX session, he’ll help guide mobile DJs looking to spin weddings for multi-cultural clients, as he’ll interview DJs who specialize in weddings for the LGBTQ+ (DJ Tori Vee), Latin (Dre Ovalle), and Indian (Rohit Goswamy) communities, respectively.

General topics include: How to approach consultations to ensure clients’ cultural and traditional wedding music is incorporated seamlessly? What strategies help ensure that the dancefloor is inclusive and caters to a variety of musical tastes across generations and cultures? What customs and formats must be honored? How do you navigate challenges? Join Matt, Tori, Dre and Rohit for this unique learning session.

3:30 – 4:30, Brighton Ballroom 4
OPM: Maximizing Your Mobile Business with Other People’s Money
While most mobile DJs are simply trying to keep the gigs coming, a true entrepreneur thinks outside the box, embracing novel ideas, and ultimately pushing the business to new heights. Yes, getting the gigs is great, but how about growing your business – and doing it with Other People’s Money (OPM)?

Mark Brenneisen of All We Do Is Epic has been spinning in upstate New York for decades; but he’s also been an entrepreneur who has succeeded thru diversification and next-level thinking. In this detailed DJX session, he will show you how to grow your business thru creating and promoting your own events, while using other people’s money to do it. Whether they’re charity events, music festivals or one-off gigs, Brenneisen will explain all the benefits and angles of working with your community’s sponsors, plus the ins and outs of event creation and promotion. In the end, he’ll show you how using OPM can increase your company’s leads, its exposure and, ultimately, its bookings. Don’t be shy – think big!

4:00 – 5:00, Ft. Pierce Salon D
Sponsored Seminar: Going Wireless – Presented by ColorKey Lighting
At this exclusive DJX session, discover cutting-edge solutions from ColorKey’s full line of wireless and long-lasting battery-powered fixtures. Transform your DJ lighting experience and enjoy the freedom of wireless control. Giveaway Alert: Seminar attendees will also have a chance to win fantastic prizes in ColorKey’s massive lighting giveaway.

5:00 – 6:00, Seminole Pre-Function I
Sponsored Seminar: New Tools for DJs with Pioneer DJ/AlphaTheta
With its latest product innovations, Pioneer DJ/AlphaTheta is ushering in a new era of mobile-DJ gear – a battery-powered stand-alone controller, the OMNIS-DUO, and a loudspeaker, the WAVE-EIGHT. And at this session, attendees will get exclusive, up-close opportunities to sample these unique, new products and more. Join Pioneer DJ’s own DJ Jay Brannan and Pulse for an in-depth and interactive demonstration of these units, as well as a look at AlphaTheta’s new euphonia rotary mixer, rekordbox 7 software, and the XPRS2 powered-speaker line. Giveaway Alert: Two lucky attendees will win brand-new Pioneer DJ/Alpha Theta gear! Must be present to win.

TUESDAY, Aug. 6

(Exhibits Open 11 am to 6 pm)

10:00 – 11:00, Seminole Pre-Function I
Sponsored Seminar: CHAUVET DJ Presents DMX: The Magic & the Madness with Geoff Short
Step into the electrifying world of "DMX: The Magic and the Madness," with CHAUVET DJ Product Resource and Education Manager Geoff Short, where DJs can delve into the dynamic realm of lighting control. This light (pun intended!) and engaging seminar illuminates the power and pitfalls of DMX technology.

Beginners will discover new ways to control lighting, while seasoned pros can find new depths to explore. From setting the stage for unforgettable events to crafting mesmerizing light shows, participants embark on a journey where creativity knows no bounds. Join us for an enlightening experience that's equal parts educational and entertaining, leaving you ready to conquer the dancefloor with a symphony of lights at your fingertips.

11:30 – 12:30, Brighton Ballroom 4
Country Music: DJing & The Latest Line-Dancing
Country music has never been more popular and DJs who know the music and its dedicated dances are thriving like never before. Whether it’s playing tunes from chart mainstays like Luke Combs, a grizzled vet like Chris Stapleton, or a relative interloper like Post Malone, C&W venues and its dancefloors are enjoying hit after hit.

At DJX’24, Alan Kohn of Connecticut’s Premier Entertainment returns for his update on DJing country music. In addition to discussing the latest topics on the music with music directors from top country-music venues, Kohn will present a crew of dancers to demonstrate the very latest line-dances that are burning up the dancefloors.

11:30 – 1:00, Ft. Pierce Salon D
Website Diagnostics: How to Spot & Fix Problems
With the severe lack of time that DJs have in their workweek, it's always great to discover new tools that can help spot your company’s website problems and fix them quickly. Known for his extreme productivity in discovering and using advanced digital tools, Jordan St. Jacques of Canada’s Digitera explains how to get a notification right in your inbox as to when there's an issue with your website, and how to fix it.

12:00 – 1:30, Seminole Pre-Function I
Party Games by Jake (Jake Jacobsen)
Are you looking to make your mobile events more memorable than ever? Do you want your interactive parties to be the pacesetters in your market? Whether it’s Sweet 16 celebrations, corporate events, high-school dances or the like, knowing how to get the gig going with a variety of party-starting games is always beneficial.

Back for his 17th consecutive DJX session, Jake Jacobsen of Georgia’s A2R Entertainment will demonstrate a set of brand-new party games for mobile jocks looking to take the very latest back to their various markets. Long a staple on the Jersey Shore DJ scene, Jacobsen in recent years has taken his talents South and has made his mark by bringing his East-Coast-party vibes to suburban Atlanta. Annually, one of the most-lively and participation-filled seminars at DJX, this 90-minute session will light up the room and arm DJs in attendance with a years’ worth of exciting and new mobile party games.

1:00 – 2:00, Brighton Ballroom 4
DJ 101: The Beginner’s Guide to DJing
Are you just getting started DJing? Do you want to work for – or eventually run – a mobile-entertainment company? We all must start somewhere and it’s always important to have a mentor to show you the ropes and to warn you of the industry’s pitfalls. Enter Philadelphia’s DJ Greggie C (aka Greg Curran) of The DJ Entertainment School.

For this session, Curran will offer guidance and tips on a variety of topics for newbies, including performance, business-building, and marketing. He’ll explain it all – basic microphone skills and PA setup, networking strategies and client management. He’ll get you started and have you up and running – if you’re just starting out, you can’t miss this session. And whether you’re a beginner or a vet, he’ll have business tips that’ll keep you operating into the future.

1:30 – 2:30, Ft. Pierce Salon D
Keynote Q&A: Disco Fries
Since 2009, DJ/producer duo Disco Fries has been cranking out remixes, original productions and star-studded collabs that have lit up clubland. After meeting at Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music, Nick Ditri and Danny Boselovic fused their very different tastes and interests into a hitmaking production unit and a globetrotting DJ team.

They’ve earned No. 1 radio hits (like “U Make Me”) and chart-topping singles (like “Concrete Heart” with Vassy). They’ve produced tracks for Tiësto and collaborated with top EDM talents like Ferry Corsten, LODATO, Bingo Players, and Tommie Sunshine. In addition to other entrepreneurial pursuits, they introduced “Finish My Track,” an innovative online production service.

They first attended DJX in 2008 and now they’re returning to AC to give back to the DJ community and inspire those looking to move on up. In an exclusive Q&A with DJ LIFE Editor Jim Tremayne, Disco Fries Nick Ditri and Danny Boselovic will tell their tale and answer any and all questions, whether it’s about production, DJing, new technologies or business matters. Whether you’re a studio-centric jock or a DJ looking to raise your profile, an hour of industry knowledge from Disco Fries will be invaluable.

2:30 – 3:30, Seminole Pre-Function I
What Would You Do? An Interactive Training Session for Conquering Gig Challenges
As a mobile DJ, how do you do create undeniably memorable moments for your clients, while still setting yourself apart from the competition? When a challenging gig situation presents itself, how do you react with genuine aplomb – and ultimately win over room? In this session, mobile vet Ross Akselrad of Philly’s Pulse Entertainment has answers and, in the end, he’ll help you up your game.

Akselrad will teach you how not just to be a DJ, but to showcase yourself as "The Professional" of the event. He’ll train you on the little things that will set you apart from your competition, showcase your expertise, and help you create memorable moments, not just play music. He’ll invite your participation to show what you would do in a particular gig situation, and then he will provide his solutions and training, as well as use the rest of the group's suggestions for each situation. The session will cover topics like introductions, timeline coordination, formalities, starting off your dance set, interacting with the crowd, how you present yourself and more. Are you a mobile looking to sharpen your skills? Then this is the session for you.

3:00 – 4:00, Brighton Ballroom 4
Level Up: Champion Strategies to Dominate Social-Media Marketing
With longtime social-media maven DJ Cova at the helm, this session’s panel of professionals will offer a comprehensive blueprint on how to level up your business. Join Cova and other social-media pioneers like Cleveland Terry and Rachel Lynch as they discuss leveraging social media to elevate your brand.

Attendees will gain expertise in crafting viral content, building communities, creating compelling titles, utilizing analytics, and more. Whether a vet or a newbie, you'll walk away with proven tactics to outshine your competition.

3:00 – 4:00, Ft. Pierce Salon D
Sponsored Seminar: DJ.Studio: Make Your Own Mash-Ups with the New DAW For DJs
DJs, we all know that creating your own mix shows and tracks with traditional tools can be very time-consuming endeavors. But with new tech designed specifically for DJs and producers, you can now bring to life all the creative ideas that were once trapped inside your head – enter DJ.Studio. For this exclusive session, join Siebrand Dijkstra of DJ.Studio and Aaron Traylor of Crate Hackers and learn how to create your own mash-ups, edits and mix shows in half the time with this new, powerful DAW for DJs.

Check out this info-rich session and become enlightened to the latest tools for DJ/producers. Aaron Traylor did radio for 25 years and he’ll show how DJ.Studio allows you to create mix shows with amazing speed. Siebrand Dijkstra, DJ.Studio’s CEO, will demonstrate how the DAW allows you to use stem separation and make awesome mash-ups and edits in this all-in-one tool with the click of a button. Combine old, analog, recorded songs with modern beats to make your own unique cool mash-ups. Traylor and Dijkstra also will dive deeper into how to use DJ.Studio in real-world scenarios for mobile jocks, like cocktail or dinner mixes and even first-dance wedding mash-ups that are very popular for brides and grooms. Join us for our free workshop and prepare to be mind-blown!

4:00 – 5:00, Seminole Pre-Function I
Sponsored Seminar: Harmonic-Mixing Master Class presented by Mixed In Key featuring DJ HAPA
Are you looking to level up your mixing skills? Will a tighter, more harmonious mix benefit your DJ career? Welcome to Mixed in Key, the world’s first and most-accurate software for finding the key of music. Top DJ/producers like David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Diplo, and Nicole Moudaber have sung its praises, and now Mixed in Key is offering an exclusive DJX master class presented by DJ HAPA (aka The DJ Coach).

Join the workshop to learn about the brand-new features in Mixed In Key 11 harmonic-mixing software for DJs and producers. HAPA’s session will cover harmonic-mixing techniques to help attendees blend tracks smoothly, improve transitions, and ultimately stand out from the pack. As a special bonus for attending and actively participating, all seminar attendees will receive an exclusive gift to further enhance their DJing experience.

4:30 – 5:30, Brighton Ballroom 4
The Art of Consultative Selling for Mobile DJs
Philly mobile operator Chuck Zerambo holds some of our industry’s more unique credentials. As an Eagle Scout and U.S. Army vet, Zerambo knows about dedication, organization, and focus. As a Certified Zig Ziglar Legacy Trainer and the holder of Profit Builders’ Leadership & Sale Coaching certification, he certainly knows about selling. At DJX ’24, he’ll put those talents on full display with an exclusive sales seminar that should help boost your bottom line.

At this info-filled session, Zerambo will explain: How to adopt a consultative approach to sales by focusing on understanding and addressing client needs; How to stop selling on price by creating and selling on the unique value proposition of your company; How to gain sales language and negotiation techniques that builds rapport and trust with potential clients; and how to understand the sales cycle in the DJ industry and analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Looking to sharpen your sales chops? This is the session for you.

5:00 – 6:00, Ft. Pierce Salon D
Sponsored Seminar: Ghosting: 8 Proven Follow-Up Tips to Help Minimize the Dreaded Sales Phenomenon presented by WeddingPro
As wedding jocks know all too well, “ghosting” is the situation when a sales prospect stops all forms of communication without any notice or explanation. So, what are the ways that DJs can avoid this dreaded state of affairs? Tom Chelednik, the North America Associate Director of Vendor Engagement for The Knot Worldwide, has answers and, in his DJX presentation, he’ll offer proven strategies to turn those leads into sales.

The phenomenon of lead ghosting is a significant challenge in the wedding industry! Wedding pros in the entertainment category, who excel in transforming leads into confirmed bookings, are always refining their approach, following up on leads and improving their content to encourage two-way conversations. This is particularly crucial when engaging with the Generation Z demographic, where establishing trust and rapport is key.

In Chelednik’s presentation, he’ll reveal essential strategies to enhance engagement, foster genuine conversations, and minimize the rate of ghosting. These 8 insights are designed to enhance your conversion rate by increasing the proportion of leads participating in meaningful two-way conversations, leading to bookings. Defeat ghosting and convert your leads!

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7

(Exhibits Open 11 am to 6 pm)

10:00 – 11:00, Ft. Pierce Salon D
DJing Outside the Box
Darrin “B-SIDE” Young of DAS Audio is not your average sales guy, and in fact at this unique seminar he won’t be selling at all. Instead, he’ll be offering a well-informed look into the past, present, and future of the DJ market. As an industry vet who has won several awards for his patented audio designs and consultations on some of the most revolutionary concepts (like FinalScratch, CDJ-1000, STR8-150, Uberstand, etc.), he’s uniquely qualified to discuss the very evolution of our market’s technologies.

So, stop by for a hands-on workshop and demo of some of the latest technologies to hit the market. See how wireless technology like Phase DJ, DAS Control, and software by Crate Hackers and Vibo, for example, are changing the game and how Serato Stems can be useful, even if you’re not a remix DJ. Learn how to make your old hardware new again…. Oh, and there will be giveaways, as well!

11:00 – 12:00, Brighton Ballroom 4
Sponsored Seminar: Bring the FUN as a DJ with Carnival Cruise Line
Join Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment for this exclusive seminar to gain unique insight from company leadership and industry pros to land your dream gig at sea. Get the behind-the-scenes golden nuggets of shipboard DJ culture, career paths, exclusive DJ benefits, and global-touring opportunities with Carnival Cruise Line.

Find out why Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment is the No. 1-rated DJ program at sea – and attend this seminar to win some amazing giveaways! Seminar panelists include Dimitri “DJ Atomic” Fontenelle (CCL Supervisor, Pro DJ's & Digital Music), Stephanie Fritz (CCL Supervisor, Casting & Booking), Katherine “DJ Saxy” Grant (CCL Fleet DJ Trainer), and Aaron “DJ-Aroc” Thomas (CCL Pro DJ & Serial Entrepreneur).

11:30 – 12:30, Ft. Pierce Salon D
The Gig MacGyver: Predicting & Preparing for Disaster (Before It Actually Happens)
As all mobile DJs know, there's a lot that must go right to pull off a quality performance on the most important day of someone's life. That said, there's also a lot that can go wrong – before you leave the office, in transit, or on location. How do you predict, prepare, and ultimately solve a bad situation?

Ryan von Ahn of By Request DJs in Akron, Ohio, is a 22-year veteran of the entertainment industry and a former corporate trainer, so… he’s seen it all – staff issues, gear failures, vehicle breakdowns, etc. So, in this detailed tutorial, Ryan will detail ways to mitigate risk, using both real-life examples and hypotheticals. He’ll also exchange war stories and host an interactive discussion. Check in and avoid the next gig disaster.

12:30 – 1:30, Seminole Pre-Function I
DJs, Clients & Contracts: Advice from Two Attorneys
For a mobile DJ, what happens when things get ugly with a client? What’s the best route to take when attorneys, contracts, and legal issues begin to eat up more time than bookings and music? Mobile vet Mike Walter and attorneys Orlando Rodriguez and Joseph Diego Taylor (both former DJs) have been there – and they’ll show you how to prevent such a situation in the first place.

Last year, Walter’s company had to sue a client. He enlisted Rodriguez to help. In doing so, Rodriguez pointed out a few shortcomings in Elite's contract that would have protected the company much better, and Walter learned some valuable lessons going forward.

So, in this Q&A discussion, Walter the DJ will interview the attorneys about things that should and shouldn't be included in the small print for mobile entertainers. They’ll also discuss various other ways DJs can avoid taking clients to court… but still prevailing should they have to. There will also be time for Rodriguez and Taylor to answer legal questions from attendees, and you'll find out how Elite won its case against the client.

12:30 – 2:00, Brighton Ballroom 4
Get Ranked: SEO Case Studies for Mobile DJ Companies
As we all know, the amount of bookings that a DJ obtains can be affected dramatically by where the DJ’s website ranks on Google. With The Knot/Wedding Wire dominating Page 1 for most of the desired national and local keywords, it's quite difficult to outrank them... and expensive, if you hire a professional. However, it's not impossible.

Join Jordan St. Jacques of Canada’s Digitera alongside mobile vet Lou Paris for an “SEO Case Study Session” where they peel back the layers on a few DJ companies which have succeeded in obtaining an organic Page 1 ranking on Google. With the knowledge you’ll gain from this unique session, you can return home, get to work, and get ranked.

1:30 – 2:30, Ft. Pierce Salon D
Sponsored Seminar: Planning from the Palm of Your Hand with Vibo
As a mobile-entertainment provider, imagine having a proven event-planning process that consistently outperforms your competitors. Picture an interactive system that bridges the gap between you and your clients, delivering significant outcomes for your DJ business. At this exclusive session, Vibo will show you a unique software that’ll make it all a reality.

Join Rick Webb, Jay Murch, and Maxwell Reed for a transformative roundtable and gain a unique insider's view of how top DJs in the industry are achieving success with Vibo event-planning software. Explore Vibo's innovative features, like the proprietary music scanner that locates and exports tracks directly into your DJ software, creating ready-to-play crates in just a few clicks.

The session will also dive into how you can utilize customizable event-planning templates and a branded business profile to enhance client engagement and promote your brand effectively. Transform your DJ business with strategies to stand out and reach new heights. Take your DJ business to the next level together with Vibo.

2:00 – 3:00, Seminole Pre-Function I
Your Post-DJing Plan: Where Do We Go From Here?
Whether you're a brand-new DJ or a seasoned veteran, we all need to have a post-DJing plan and a roadmap to get there in good shape – financially and otherwise. Are you prepared? Or are you burning out? Join mobile vet Chris D’Amico at DJX and find out how to successfully prep for a future that includes both inspiration and financial solvency.

Takeaways include: Avoiding burnout by identifying what you love about the business; creating a plan for the future, whether you keep DJing or not; understanding the value in building a business vs. creating a job for yourself; and tips on how to save money now because there is no “DJ pension.” D’Amico will use real-life examples and show you tips and strategies to unlock the next level in your entrepreneurial journey!

2:30 – 3:30, Brighton Ballroom 4
TBA

3:30 – 4:30, Ft. Pierce Salon D
Sponsored Seminar: The SMPL Path To Success: Why A Good CRM System Is Crucial
What is SMPL Events System? It’s much more than a CRM – it’s all-in-one event-planning and management software that puts the power of running your entire event business under one roof. Marketing, lead collection, communication, contracts, event preparation, music-request management – all can be handled and managed through SMPL Events System.

In its sponsored session, SMPL will dive into how simplicity can supercharge your DJ business. SMPL will unravel a CRM system’s pivotal role in optimizing client interactions, bookings, and business growth. From managing events to staying in sync with inquiries, SMPL will discuss how a tailored CRM system for DJs can simplify your workload and amplify your success.

3:30 – 4:30, Seminole Pre-Function I
Success Through Failure: How to Conquer Trying Times
As mobile DJs, we’ve all been through it… moments that made us wonder if it’s all worth it, moments that tested the will, moments that seemed like the last straw. Mobile veteran Joshua Lask has been through it all, as well; but he’s turned those tribulations into lessons that helped him not just persevere, but ultimately thrive. So, be there for his DJX tutorial, when he shows you how to turn life’s lemons into lemonade.

In his revealing and inspirational session, Lask of Hudson Valley Event Group in Monroe, N.Y., will show you how to reap success through these failures and trying times. Tapping on his considerable experience, he’ll show you that you’re not alone and that a common mistake you may be making, in actuality, can become a valuable tool in forging your ultimate success. In the end, he’ll offer an eye-opening look at how to learn from mistakes and what it really takes to grow your company.

4:00 – 5:00, Brighton Ballroom 4
Demystifying Audio for DJs: Captivate Audiences with Your Edits, Mixes & Mashups
Forget basic beatmatching! This panel dives deep into the art of audio for DJs, unlocking the secrets of immersive edits, electrifying mixes, and mind-bending mashups. Whether you're a bedroom DJ or a seasoned pro, gain the knowledge and skills to captivate audiences with your sonic creativity.

In this hands-on session, DJ Cova, renowned DJ and audio engineer, will explain how to: Showcase practical techniques for editing, mixing, and mashup creation; Demystify essential audio concepts like gain staging, EQing, FX and compression; and share industry tips and tricks to achieve professional-quality sound. He’ll also open the floor for all your tech questions. Learn how to elevate your mixing game, push DJ boundaries, and stand out from the crowd.

5:00 – 6:00, Seminole Pre-Function I
Refresher Course: Sound Reinforcement for DJs
What is sound reinforcement and why is it important for event DJs? DJ Tony Fernandez of Richmond, Va., has the answers for you in this audio refresher course. As an event DJ and soundman himself, Fernandez will explain the importance of understanding your sound system and its environment. Topics include: room set-ups; speaker types (point source, column array, line array, passive, active, hybrid, etc.); stereo vs. mono; subwoofers; wattage; The 3dB Rule; and more.

5:00 – 6:00, Ft. Pierce Salon D
TBA

THURSDAY, Aug. 8

(Exhibits Open 11 am to 3 pm)

11:00 – 12:00, Brighton Ballroom 4
Sponsored Seminar: DJ.Studio: Make Your Own Mash-Ups with the New DAW For DJs
For this exclusive session, join Siebrand Dijkstra of DJ.Studio and Aaron Traylor of Crate Hackers and learn how to create your own mash-ups, edits and mix shows in half the time with this new, powerful DAW for DJs. (A Reprise of Tuesday’s 3 pm Session.)

12:30 – 2:00 Brighton Ballroom 4
School Daze: Prom Marketing & More
Although not as lucrative as weddings, high-school proms – and their little cousin, homecomings – are a nice sector to fill gaps in a mobile DJ’s yearly event calendar... and a lot of fun as well. Getting through to the decision-makers is often difficult, though, with the secretaries at schools trained in being effective gatekeepers. Join Jordan St. Jacques of Canada’s Digitera for an informative seminar on effective prom marketing, which includes methods on reaching decision-makers directly.

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