Everyone in the industry can go to KnowledgeFest this year, even if it is only virtually. In fact, if you miss some of the educational seminars to be held December 11-13, you can listen and watch later as they will be recorded. Some of the manufacturer training sessions may also be recorded (at the discretion of the manufacturer).
Over 1,000 industry members are expected to attend the event, and this year they will hail from Mexico, as well as Central and South America and Germany.
Some highlights of the show, of course, are the Retailer and Installer of the Year awards to be held Sunday, December 13, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Eastern on YouTube and Facebook.
There will be a keynote each day including discussions led by retailers.
Keynote addresses include:
Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
MEA President Chris Cook will explain the ins and outs of the virtual event and he’ll also speak with “some of the top talent in our industry.”
Sat, Dec 12th, 2020 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Listen to top retailers in an owner’s panel assembled from the Top 12 Retailer of the Year nominees for this year, hosted by Ben Woo – Canadian Mobile Audio
Sun, Dec 13th, 2020 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Car audio veterans Matt Schaeffer and Gary Bell speak with some of the Top 12 nominees for Mobile Electronics Installers of the Year.
Educational seminars include:
Breaking into the Harley-Davidson Aftermarket Audio Market
Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 3:40 PM – 4:40 PM EST
How to remain profitable while upgrading a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Presenter: Carlos Ramirez – NVS Audio
Industry Best Practices for Technicians & Fabricators
Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 4:50 PM – 5:50 PM EST
Learn industry best practices for soldering, tesa tape, looms, nutserts, etc.). Understand the best use techniques for testing equipment, learn the how-to and use case for each. Understand fabrication basics (wrapping enclosures, …Presenters: Brandon Green – The Car Audio Shop; Josh White – Auto FX and Chris Ott -Audio Evolution Topics.
Advanced Concepts in System Tuning – Part 1
Sat, Dec 12th, 2020 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST
We design and install audio systems every day. Each one is, in its own way, different from the one before it. However they all should have at least one thing in common: they all need to be tuned! … Presenter: Steve Turrisi – JL Audio
Other seminar topics include sales tips, maximizing labor revenue, using Instagram and YouTube to promote business, and using the right installer tools. Two seminars will be held in Spanish led by Ricardo Rangel. One topic is “3 Ways to Distinguish Yourself from the Competition and Attract the Customers You Want” or 3 Caminos para distinguirte de tu competencia y atraer los clientes que deseas
To see all the educational seminars, click here.
To see manufacturer training sessions click here.
A Beer and Business event will offer virtual networking. Select suppliers will give a short pitch on highlights at their booths and in their training sessions. Then there are five breakout areas where retailers can join different discussions, all while drinking beer, if you so choose.
On the virtual exhibitor show floor, attendees click on a booth and can chat with representatives from the company.
Overall KnowledgeFest Schedule:
Friday the 11th
Kickoff Keynote – 3:00pm to 3:30pm Eastern Time
Education Workshops – 3:40pm to 5:50pm Eastern Time
Exhibitor Booths Open – 5:30pm to 9:00pm Eastern Time
Manufacturer Training – 6:00pm to 9:20pm Eastern Time
Beer & Business Networking – 5:30pm to 7:30pm Eastern Time
Saturday the 12th
Kickoff Keynote – 2:00pm to 2:30pm Eastern Time
Education Workshops – 2:30pm to 5:50pm Eastern Time
Exhibitor Booths Open – 5:30pm to 9:00pm Eastern Time
Manufacturer Training – 6:00pm to 9:20pm Eastern Time
Sunday the 13th
Kickoff Keynote – 2:30pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time
Manufacturer Training – 3:00pm to 5:10pm Eastern Time
Exhibitor Booth Open – 3:00pm to 6:00pm Eastern Time
Education Workshops – 5:20pm to 7:30pm Eastern Time
Mobile Electronics Industry Awards – 8:00pm to 9:30pm Eastern Time
For more information go to https://knowledgefest.live
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