June Newsletter 2022
Last Chance – Get Your ENGAGE22 Tickets Today!
EDPA’s annual mid-year event ENGAGE22 is back on June 19th at Area15 in Las Vegas, Nevada prior to the opening of EXHIBITORLIVE 2022.
Join us for one of the industry’s best educational and networking opportunities. Order your tickets today. At door ticket prices higher and quantities limited.
EDPA Happenings at Exhibitor!
EDPA will once again be participating at this year’s ExhibitorLIVE. Make sure to catch all the EDPA networking activities including:
EDPA ENGAGE22 – Sunday, June 19th from 2pm-6pm @ Area15
EDPA Chapters Collide Social – Monday, June 20th from 8pm-10pm @ Skyfall Lounge in the Delano Hotel
EDPA Booth #427 - Tuesday, June 21st – Thursday June 23rd @ Exhibition Hall
EDPA Future Leaders Reception – Tuesday, June 21st 6:30pm @ ExhibitorLive Opening Reception Exhibition Hall (part of the larger opening reception - Click here for free registration.
EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Breakfast – Wednesday, June 22nd 8:00am @ Mandalay Bay Pacific Ballroom I (registration opening soon -https://www.edpalv.com/upcoming-events)
Women in Exhibitions & Events - Wed, June 22nd 8:00am @ EXHIBITORLIVE Connection Zone (registration open - https://form.jotform.com/221326708546154)
Thank You ENGAGE22 Sponsors!
EDPA Participates at Legislative Action Week
EDPA members are joining the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA) for Legislative Action Week June 6th-10th. The week-long virtual event brings together advocates and leaders from across the business events industry to meet with their members of Congress about the vital role that face-to-face business events play in expanding economies and helping communities across the United States recover from the devastating economic and employment impacts of the pandemic.
EDPA would like to thank our members who are participating in Legislative Action Week and the EDPA advocacy warriors who continue to help fight for our industry. We also want to thank to the following companies who have generously contributed to the EDPA Industry Advocacy fund:
Apogee
Classic Exhibits
Display Supply & Lighting
EDPA Foundation
Exhibit Concepts
Hill & Partners
Taylor/Optima Graphics
Willwork
ExhibitorLive is only 3 weeks away! Don’t forget to register for the EDPA Future Leaders Meet-up.
Grab a drink and join the EDPA Future Leaders group for a special meet-up during the EXHIBITORLIVE welcome reception. Network and connect with influential industry leaders and share resources to build your professional and personal brand and advance your career. This is your opportunity to mix, mingle, and connect with like-minded individuals who are already making a difference in our industry. Let us know you’re coming by registering with the link below:
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Bayside B Exhibit Hall, Level 1
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edpa-future-leaders-meet-up-at-exhibitorlive-tickets-305090262187
EDPA Northwest
Event Title: Chapters Collide @ ExhibitorLIVE
Event Date: June 20th
Event Location: Skyfall Lounge in the Delano Las Vegas
Time: 8:00-10:00pm PST
Event Description: Catch up over cocktails and conversation with your fellow EDPA members from across the nation at the EDPA “Chapters Collide” ExhibitorLive!
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gdvZRe-4
EDPA Las Vegas
Event Title: 19th Annual Las Vegas Scholarship Golf Classic
Event Date: June 9
Event Location: Las Vegas National Golf Club
Time: 7:00am-3:00pm PST
Event Description: We have been raising money for scholarships since 2002 and need your help to keep it going. The event will include golf, goody bags, door prizes, breakfast prior to the 7:30am shotgun start and an awards luncheon immediately following the tournament. A host of exciting prizes will be raffled off throughout the event.
Registration link: https://www.edpalv.com/
EDPA Las Vegas
Event Title: Las Vegas Chapter Breakfast at ExhibitorLive
Event Date: June 22nd
Event Location: Mandalay Bay Pacific Ballroom I
Time: 8:00am-10:00am PST
Event Description: Attendees will enjoy breakfast while our keynote speaker provides industry-related content.
Registration link: Registration opening soon! https://www.edpalv.com/upcoming-events
EDPA Las Vegas
Event Title: Women In Exhibitions – 4th Annual Networking Breakfast
Event Date: June 22
Event Location: The Connection Zone @ EXHIBITORLIVE – Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
Time: 8-10am
Description: Join your female colleagues at this breakfast networking event designed to promote education, information, and networking opportunities among women in our industry. Enjoy a delicious spa continental breakfast and breakout sessions with opportunities to share your experience. Be inspired by our special guest speaker, MaryCay Durrant, as she shares how women are uniquely suited to take on leadership roles at this time in ways that fulfill our desires for meaning, connection, health and prosperity. Space is limited, get your tickets today through the registration link.
Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/221326708546154
EDPA Midwest
Event Title: Mele Kalikimaka in July
Event Date: July 21
Event Location: Hala Kahiki - 2834 N River Rd, River Grove, IL 60171
Time: 4:00-7:00pm CST
Description: Come out and celebrate Christmas in July as we catch up with industry friends and sip on tiki drinks on the Hala Kahiki Patio. We will kick off fundraising for our annual Exhibit 4 Smiles December event which benefits children going through medical treatments at UIC Hospital (Chicago).
Registration link: No registration needed
EDPA Texas
Event Title: Bi-Weekly Zoom Calls
Event Date: Trivia Night – June 8th / Happy Hour & Wellness Check – June 29th
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 5:00pm CST
Event Description: Trivia Night – SPONSORED BY CLASSIC EXHIBITS – Join us for a fun evening and test your trivia skills aiming to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
Happy Hour & Wellness Check - Casual Conversations about life, the industry, with adult beverages for those who wish to partake.
Registration: Free to all, just email Noelle Webster at noelle.webster@willwork.com for an invite.