August Newsletter 2022
EDPA President’s Update – Dan Serebin
This year seems to be flying by. I can’t believe we are already in August, and before we know it, we will be recapping the year and discussing future trends at our ACCESS 2022 annual meeting.
I am happy to see our industry back and working so hard. EDPA’s Executive Committee and the Board of Directors are continuing their work to ensure industry growth through education, networking, advocacy, and good works.
I am happy to see our industry back and working so hard. EDPA’s Executive Committee and the Board of Directors are continuing their work to ensure industry growth through education, networking, advocacy, and good works.
Education & Networking
EDPA recently held our annual mid-year conference at Area15 in Las Vegas on June 19th, just before the opening of ExhibitorLive. The event was attended by 150 EDPA members and guests who took part of our most experiential event to date, including educational content and networking opportunities. Thank you to the attendees and sponsors who made ENGAGE22 a success.
EDPA ACCESS 2022, our annual conference, is taking place in San Antonio, Texas, at La Cantera’s Resort & Spa. Join us from November 29th – to December 1st for three days of industry-critical sessions and great networking opportunities. Early-bird registration in now open and you can save $250 if you register before September 15th. Click here to register. Join us in San Antonio for ACCESS 2022! This is our industry’s not to be missed event.
Advocacy (Industry, Exhibitor, Workforce)
EDPA continues to call for legislative relief for our industry. We remain hopeful that our elected officials with coming together for the Hardest-Hit Small Business COVID Relief Act, which could provide $6 billion USD in small business grants. EDPA is also supporting a bill to retroactively restore the Q4 2021 ERTC benefit that helped our businesses keep people on the payroll during the pandemic.
EDPA’s exhibitor advocacy committee is supporting the launch of the Exhibitor Advocate which amplifies the voice of exhibitors to ensure the enduring success of exhibitions and events by collaborating with all stakeholders to promote and cultivate open communication, consistent standards, and industry best practices. You can learn more about the Exhibitor Advocate and how you can help here - https://exhibitoradvocacy.com.
Workforce is one of the biggest challenges facing our industry (and many others). EDPA’s Future Workforce committee is working hard to create new EDPA resources that build industry awareness and alignment, expand academic partner relationships and deliver qualified new employees to the industry.
Good Works
The EDPA Foundation is continuing its good works this year by providing assistance and giving back to our industry. These efforts include providing family scholarships, supporting University Affiliations, and being the largest contributor annually to The Randy Smith Memorial Classic.
Thank you to all the EDPA member companies and volunteers who continue to support all that we do. For those new EDPA members, welcome and thank you for being part of our efforts. I look forward to seeing you all at ACCESS 2022 in San Antonio!
Dan Serebin
EDPA President
ACCESS 2022 On Sale Now!
Take advantage of the early-bird special and save $250 off registration.
Join us for EDPA ACCESS 2022, November 29th – December 1st at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Register before 9/15/22 and receive an early-bird discount of $250 off
ACCESS 2022 includes an exciting line-up of key-note speakers:
Bill Rancic is an entrepreneur, author, and celebrity who has a healthy obsession with what makes great companies and leaders tick.
Jim Morris was a high school science teacher and coach in west Texas who miraculously made it to the Major Leagues at the age of 35. His life story made cinematic history with the heartwarming and unforgettable Disney movie The Rookie starring Dennis Quaid.
Tachelle Lawson (founder & president of FIG Strategy & Consulting) helps companies change how they think about diversity, equity and inclusion.
The full ACCESS 2022 agenda is coming soon with numerous industry critical sessions and great networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on this year’s event. Register today and save $250
EDPA Awards Now Open For Submissions
The EDPA Awards are now open for submissions! Nominate an outstanding individual or recognize your company. There are 10 award categories to choose from. Click here to submit your nomination today . The deadline is October 3rd.
Award categories include:
The Hazel Hays Award - recognizes an individual for outstanding contribution to the experiential/exhibit industry overall. The award is the highest honor bestowed by EDPA.
The Ambassador Award - acknowledges an individual for outstanding service or contribution to EDPA and the industry.
Designer of the Year Award - acknowledges a designer who works to enhance the professional standards of experiential/exhibit designers.
The Eddie Awards - recognizes outstanding creative achievements for self-promotion within the experiential/event industry across categories.
International Collaboration Award - recognizes companies that have formed international partnerships to deliver outstanding work for their clients.
Future Leaders Award - honoring the best and brightest young professionals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities.
Chapter of the Year Awards - acknowledges outstanding chapters for their diligence and hard work in promoting EDPA and its innovative ways of forging ahead.
Enter now! The deadline for the awards is Friday, October 3, 2022.
Registration is now open for 2022 Atlanta Randy! This year's event takes place on October 7th at Stone Mountain Golf Club in Stone Mountain, GA.
Join us to support our friends and families in the exhibition industry who have suffered severe tragedies or face insurmountable medical expenses. We are looking forward to getting our community back together in support of this great cause.
Date: October 7th
Course: Stone Mountain Golf Club in Stone Mountain, GA
Register: https://rsmgc.org/atlanta/
If you or someone you know in the trade show industry has suffered a severe tragedy or faces insurmountable medical expenses and is in need of financial assistance, please download and submit the application here.
EDPA joins NetZero Carbon Events Initiative
EDPA has registered as a Supporter of the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative. The purpose of this worldwide initiative is to address climate change in the events industry, greenly reforming everything from waste management and energy conservation to local sourcing and hiring practices.
While the events industry plays a critical role in creating meeting spaces to work on solutions to end the worldwide climate crisis, it also contributes to the problem. The Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative was created to bring together organizations across the industry (from venues to organizers to exhibitors and more) to drive the events sector towards net zero.
To learn more, visit EDPA’s sustainability page on our website -https://www.edpa.com/net-zero-carbon-events
Join us on Thursday, August 25th, 3PT/6ET for The Summer Splash Virtual Happy Hour!
We all work in experiential events because we know how to make a splash. And we’re all future leaders because we want to shake up the industry. So how will you make a splash for our virtual happy hour? Because you know with the FL’s, it’s not going to be the same old Zoom call.
Here’s how you can make a splash:
1. Show us your summer style! How do you rock it by the pool or on your boat? We want to see your shades, your cabana shirt, your beach hat…
2. Join from a fun location! What’s the point of a summer happy hour if we’re all stuck in the office? This is all about fun in the sun.
3. Invite an industry friend to join! We don’t want to keep the fun to ourselves. We want to keep building that network.
And as if you needed MORE motivation: You could win a Drizly gift card for making the biggest splash in one of those three categories!
To join us, be sure to use the link to register below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMod-qvqjoqGNznVZ0WpbbryW2xk17BbPqE
The EDPA Awards are now open for submissions!
Nominate an outstanding individual for the EDPA Future Leaders Award. The Future Leaders Program honors the best and brightest young professionals who are already making a difference with their day-to-day contributions and thought leadership.
To be considered for this honor, candidates must be:
An EDPA member or work at an EDPA member company
Sponsored by an EDPA member company or employee
A non-C-Suite professional
A leader or manager of people, projects, etc.
Demonstrating professional characteristics as determined by the committee
Under the age of 40 as of October 3, 2022
To nominate someone from your organization, please click here.
Want to learn more? Check out what past winners and committee members are saying about the Future Leaders Committee.
EDPA Northeast
Event Title: "The Classic" EDPA Northeast Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2021
Event Date: September 13, 2021
Event Location: Shaker Hills Country Club
Time: 9:00-4:00pm
Event Description: EDPA Northeast “The Classic” returns live for 2021. Players can register in teams of two or individually and will be placed with other golfers to complete a foursome. Proceeds benefit the EDPA Foundation Scholarship Program.
“The Classic” uses a scramble format. A shotgun start will begin promptly at 9am. Registration, putting green and driving range will open at 7:30am. Breakfast and boxed lunches will be provided. Dinner and Award Ceremony to follow.
Registration link: http://edpanortheast.com/events/classic2021
EDPA SoCAl
Event Title: Rally at the Alley
Event Date: September 8, 2022
Event Location: Forest Lanes 22771 Centre Dr Lake Forest, CA 92630
Time: 4:00-6:00pm PST
Event Description: Come bowl with the EDPA SoCal group! This is an annual event for us to have some fun and network. Tickets are $35. It includes bowling and shoes.
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bowling-at-forrest-lanes-tickets-396137827907
EDPA Northeast Chapter
Event Title: "The Classic" EDPA Northeast Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Event Date: September 12, 2022
Event Location: Shaker Hills Country Club
Time: 7:30-5:00pm EST
Event Description: EDPA hosts "The Classic" Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefit the EDPA Foundation Scholarship Program.
Registration link: "The Classic" EDPA Northeast Annual Charity Golf Tournament — EDPA Northeast
EDPA Southeast
Event Title: Get Out of the Gutter . . . for a good cause!
Event Date: August 18, 2022
Event Location: Bowlmor Lanes/2175 Savoy Street, Atlanta GA 30341
Time: 4:30-8:30pm EST
Event Description: Join the SE EDPA Chapter for the 15th Annual team bowling event to help support the Randy Smith Golf Classic. Don’t miss out on this amazing event that helps to support our industry’s families!
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-out-of-the-gutterfor-a-good-cause-tickets-368396994327
EDPA Texas
Event Title: Bi-Weekly Zoom Calls
Event Date: Happy Hour & Wellness Check – August 31, 2022
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 5:00pm CST
Event Description: Happy Hour & Wellness Check - Casual Conversations about life, the industry, with adult beverages for those who wish to partake.
Registration link: For all Zoom events - Free to all, just email Noelle Webster at noelle.webster@willwork.com for an invite.
EDPA Midwest
Event: In-Person Educational Speaker & Dinner Event
Date: September 15, 2022
Location: Itasca Country Club
Time: 4:00-7:00pm CST
Description: Chronic Procrastination: It's NOT About Time - Dr. Joe Ferrari (DePaul University) is a leading expert on procrastination. He will lead us through a conversation around procrastination and how to work through it. Dinner will be served at this event.
Registration info: https://www.edpamidwest.org/event-details/chronic-procrastination-its-not-about-time