October Newsletter 2023
ACCESS 2023’s full schedule of sessions is now available on the ACCESS site @ https://www.edpa.com/program-2023. This year’s line-up includes eight different and exciting keynote speakers.
ACCESS 2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Paul Teutul Jr.
Jonna Mendez
Jeremy Bess
Han Leenhouts
Dr. Tracey Wilen
Jane Gentry
Teresa Freeman
Registrations are filling. Don’t wait – register today! Join us Wednesday, November 28th - Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at Hyatt Regency, Coconut Point in Bonita Springs Florida. Register now - https://www.edpa.com/access
EDPA FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION
Donations Request
One of our most popular ACCESS activities, The EDPA Foundation Silent Auction, will be held again at EDPA ACCESS 2023. With bidding opening on Wednesday evening (11/29) during the Gala cocktail hour, our auction items are always crowd pleasers. Help us make this year’s Silent Auction the best ever. EDPAF is now accepting donations for the auction from our EDPA members and ACCESS attendees.
One hundred percent of your contribution will help support our industry members and their families through EDPA Foundation good works.
For more information or to donate, please reach out to:
Kari Peters (kpeters@edpa.com) or
Amanda Helgemoe (ahelgemoe@nuvistaonline.com)
Thank You ACCESS 2023 Sponsors!
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Lee Knight Exhibit Design Scholarship
Pictured: (from L to R) Dr. Sachel Josefson, Bemidji State University; Lee Knight; Sharon Van De North; and Dr. Bonnie Higgins, Bemidji State University.
The School of Technology, Art, and Design at Bemidji State University is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Lee Knight Exhibit Design Scholarship. Lee Knight is an exhibit, live event, and experience industry icon who has generously created this endowment for student scholarships with his wife, Sharon Van De North.
Lee Knight, whose legendary career spans over four decades, is the founder and former CEO of EXHIBITOR Media Group. Widely recognized as the industry leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Knight has been instrumental in shaping the face of the trade show and event industry. His many accolades include the founding of EXHIBITOR Magazine, EXHIBITORFastTrak, CTSM Certification Program, EXHIBITORLIVE: The Conference for Tradeshow & Event Marketing, and the innovative Gravity Free Design Conference. Residing in Rochester, Minnesota, Knight and Van De North have shown unwavering commitment to supporting and uplifting the next generation of design talent.
Bemidji State University will award the Lee Knight Exhibit Design Scholarship to an exemplary student in the School of Technology, Art, and Design focusing on exhibit and experience design. Faculty will be looking for a "fearless designer" - an individual bold enough to take risks in design and achieve unparalleled success through those ventures. While excellence in exhibit and experience design is necessary, additional weight will go to students active in related activities and events.
"The establishment of this scholarship not only reflects the importance of designers practicing creativity and innovation in the world but also Lee Knight and Sharon Van De North's dedication to fostering budding talent," commented Dr. Sachel Josefson, Professor in the School of Technology, Art, and Design. "We are immensely grateful for their generosity and are excited to see the positive impact this will have on our students' futures," added Dr. Bonnie Higgins.
EDPA Las Vegas
Event Title: EDPA Oktoberfest Mixer
Event Date: Tuesday, October 10
Event Location: Able Baker Brewing
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm PDT
Event Description: Celebrate with industry peers at EDPA Las Vegas Oktoberfest mixer and craft beer tasting. Wine and appetizers will also be included. $20/person. Sponsorship opportunities available.
Registration link: https://www.edpalv.com/upcoming-events
EDPA Las Vegas
Event Title: Designing With Ai
Date: Thursday, November 9
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm PDT
Event Description: Kedar Deshpande explains how to use Ai for exhibit design and more.
Registration link: https://www.edpalv.com/upcoming-events
EDPA Las Vegas
Event Title: Whitney Elementary School Food Drive
Date: November and December 2023
Location: Whitney Elementary School
Event Description: Food drive to provide Holiday meals to homeless students and their families.
Registration link: https://www.edpalv.com/upcoming-events
EDPA Midwest
Event Title: Strikes & Scares Bowling Event
Date: Thursday, October 19
Location: Bowlero Glendale Heights - 558 E North Ave., Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm CDT
Event Description: Join the EDPA Midwest at the 6th annual Strikes & Scares bowling event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Networking from 5-6 pm and bowling from 6-8pm. Register as a team of 4, single bowler, or social/non-bowler today. Feel free to dress in your spookiest Halloween attire, and don’t miss out on scary good raffle and silent auction prizes!
Registration link: https://www.edpamidwest.org/event-details/edpa-midwest-strikes-scares-bowling-event-2
EDPA Texas
Event Title: Trivia Night
Event Date: Wednesday, November 8 – Challenger: EDPA Upper Midwest
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm 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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89866997446?pwd=Vzk1M1l6N3BhT1BOVjZNS0ZlVFJFZz09 Meeting ID: 898 6699 7446/Passcode: 478062
Free for all, email Noelle Webster at noelle.webster@willwork.com for additional information and a calendar invite