August Newsletter 2023
ACCESS 2023 On Sale Now!
Join us for EDPA ACCESS 2023, November 28th – November 30th at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida.
ACCESS 2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Paul Teutul Jr. - motorcycle master
Paul Teutul Jr. has been molding metal into shape since the age of 12. He’s widely recognized as the chief designer and fabricator of some of the world’s most famous motorcycles, as featured in the hit television series American Chopper on the Discovery Channel.
Thank you to the following individuals who gave their time to staff the EDPA booth:
Dr. Tracey Wilen
Dr. Tracey Wilen is a researcher and speaker on the impact of technology on society, work, and careers. She has authored 13 books and has appeared on radio and TV shows across the US as an expert contributor.
Jeremy Bess
Jeremy Bess is a vital member of ITR Economics team of expert economists and consultants. Backed by a decade of consulting experience, he lends his expertise to the production of client reports, forecast reviews and research, and frequent communications with clients.
Han Leenhouts
Han Leenhouts is an internationally acclaimed author, keynote speaker, trainer, and coach in the trade show industry. Han is the author of Sales & Pepper, a book focused on the best ways to engage with people on the trade show floor, in conjunction with an effective exhibit. Han owns Sales & Pepper, a training and coaching firm based in The Netherlands.
The full ACCESS 2023 agenda is coming soon with numerous industry critical sessions and great networking opportunities.
Don’t miss out on this year’s event – Register Today
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 2nd.
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 Monday, October 2, 2023.
Brazil Country Report Now Available!
EDPA would like to thank member company Grupo de Eventos for their work in putting together the newest country report on Brazil. EDPA member companies can access this informative report and others through our membership portal -
If you need help accessing the EDPA member portal. Please reach out to Kari Peters – kpeters@edpa.com.
Find out about opportunities to get your company’s message out to our industry.
Email Sales@edpa.com for more information.
EDPA Great Lakes
Event Title: EDPA Great Lakes Annual Golf Outing
Date: Monday, September 18
Location: Mystic Creek Golf Course in Milford, MI
Time: 11:00am EDT Shot Gun Start
Event Description: Join the Greak Lakes Chapter for our annual golf outing. A light dinner will be served following golf.
Registration link: TBD
EDPA Northeast
Event Title: “The Classic"
Date: Monday, September 11
Location: Shaker Hills Country Club
Time: 7:30am - 5:00pm EDT (9:00am Shot Gun Start)
Event Description: The EDPA Northeast Chapter hosts its annual "The Classic" Charity Golf Tournament. This year benefit nonprofit 9/11-founded organization,HEART 9/11.
Registration link:
Golfer Registration Player
Attendee Registration
EDPA Northeast
Event Title: NYC Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, September 28
Location: Coming Soon - New York, NY
Time: TBD
Event Description: Traveling to NYC for Toy Fair 2023? Come join the EDPA Northeast for our first NY Happy Hour!
Registration link: Coming soon!
EDPA Southeast
Event Title: Get Out of the Gutter
Date: August 24, 2023
Location: Bowlmor Lanes
Time: 4:30-8:30 pm EDT
Event Description: Join the SE EDPA Chapter for the 16th Annual team bowling event to help support The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic.
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-out-of-the-gutterfor-a-good-cause-tickets-657576036627
EDPA Northwest
Event Title: Creative Content Creation in The Land of AI
Date: Tuesday, September 26
Location: Online
Time: 10:00am PST/1:00pm EDT start time
Event Description: Have you dabbled in AI and have questions on how to use it and use it well? Or want to level up your skills and try new practices?
Join content coach Lisa Apolinski on how to use AI in your content creation strategy. In this interactive session, you will learn:
The applications of AI in content creation
Best practices on content generation techniques
Hands on coaching and guidance to navigate the interface.
All questions welcome! It's time to explore the land of AI and content creation.
Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/37648557-1bb3-475f-bc12-8648a79dde54@a30b89a5-3a30-4b00-874b-e1b28898ff03
Event Title: Trivia Night
Event Date: Wednesday, September 13 – Challenger TBD
Event Location: Zoom
Time: Trivia Night - 5:00 - 6:00pm CDT
Event Description: SPONSORED BY CLASSIC EXHIBITS - Join us for a fun evening and test your trivia skills aiming to win a $50 Amazon gift card. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Registration link: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86951770992?pwd=K2N5bzgzMkZNNjZsU2Q0cjZjOVBDZz09
Meeting ID: 869 5177 0992
Passcode: 264690