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THIS IS A SPECIAL WORKSHOP OFFERED BY ALAN BERG. IT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR PBX OR MEX KEY PASS - CONTACT ALAN FOR DETAILS.

Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of an industry icon, Dr. Drax.

The PBX and MEX Hall Of Fame awards are: “A DEDICATED FORUM TO RECOGNIZE THE EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LASTING LEGACIES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE AN INDELIBLE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITIES AND INDUSTRIES”

You’re getting inquiries, but not as many bookings as you want. Is it your website? Your pricing? Your responses? In this session, you’ll learn how to shift into the Best Presentation Mindset so you can guide couples with clarity, reduce friction and turn more conversations into confirmed events.

Looking to build trust and rapport with couples that ultimately leads to more bookings? This session will do just that by helping you create a more effective sales consultation. In the Ballroom

Tired of long hours, overwhelm, and burnout? At this PBX/MEX Key Pass session, Ben Herman reveals how you can scale profits, build freedom, and reclaim your weekends. Earning more, while working less. In the Ball room.

Every event professional knows the power of a well-timed phrase. The right words can secure a booking, calm a stressed client, redirect a crowd, or turn a chaotic moment into a confident one.

The annual reunion of the member of the DJ/MC Seniors Tour. 4-5 PM: Social Hour 5PM (approx) Group Photo 5:15 - Larry Williams offers "A Toast To Drax"

Most photo booth companies and DJs use social media regularly, but few use it strategically. The result is a lot of posting with very little impact on bookings, pricing, or client quality.

It’s 8 x 30 min slots from 9-1 with DJs and live musicians. Produced By Chris Washburn. Sponsored by MAX Design DJ & Photo Booth Gear

“Become Your Vendors’ Favorite DJ” is a game-changing seminar designed to transform the way DJs collaborate with the other professionals who make events happen. - Showroom

Join Scott Faver for "Breakfast With The Game Master" (Bring Your Own B'fast) and get your day off to a great start with Fun and Games! This will be the 11th PBX event where Scott has been the MC/AV for the PBX seminar room and it's a joy to welcome him back for 2026! Ballroom

“You’re more than the other DJ/Photo Booth.” “We’re still shopping around.” “You’re the first one we’ve talked to.” These aren’t rejections… they’re buying signals. In this session, you’ll learn how to decode what couples really mean, respond with confidence and keep the conversation moving toward a booking.

The DNA of the PTA focuses on successfully marketing to schools from Elem to College and easily capturing their event booking early and often. You will leave this presentation with low / no cost marketing tips to get started right away.

Don’t just play the hits—run the show. Discover the pro emcee techniques top DJs use to build instant connection, control the room’s energy, and turn every announcement into a moment that elevates your brand, your performance, and your bookings.

Jake will showcase several fast, fun games that require no props—or just one simple prop—that instantly get the audience involved.

Award-winning DJ and author Rob Peters takes the rules he has used to build his entertainment company and does a deep dive into how to strategize, implement and stick to them. This seminar will also include a discussion as to how important these rules are toward success and also include several other rules that are common sense and easier to implement.

The booth industry has never been more competitive and “busy” no longer means profitable. In this high-impact, no-fluff session, globally recognised marketing strategist and business coach Ursula McKinley pulls back the curtain on what truly separates struggling, inconsistent booth businesses from scalable, highly profitable brands.

This presentation will open your mind in a new way of understanding Latino events and music. Fernando G will be sharing traditions and customs from various Latino countries that help you target Latino clients with more confidence than ever. He will dive into the various genres of music from various Latino regions that will take your game to new heights.

There's a common saying that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. The same can be said about last impressions. And when it comes to your parties, the final ten minutes can be the most important part of the night.

DJ Cesar Cosio takes you on a journey through the history and origins that move today the latin americans at Dancefloors Worldwide !! - Showroom

Trade Show Floor Hours: • Tuesday February 17th - 5PM to 9PM • Wednesday February 18th - 11AM to 5PM • Thursday February 19th 10AM to 2PM

Mastering Snappic’s New Tools to Create Higher-Value Experiences and New Revenue Streams

Unlock the ABCs of AI and turn your DJ or creative business into a brand that books itself. Automate, elevate, and create like the main character you are. - Showroom

Job, Event & Talent Management Platform - GigTally is the first tool of its kind that will help you manage all your jobs with the same level of precision as a corporation without paying for a team of people. Your very own gig assistant.

Most DJs hate “selling,” and it shows. If you’ve ever been ghosted after a promising call, struggled to justify your pricing, or found yourself chasing leads that don’t respect your time or value, this session will flip your entire approach to booking clients.

Trade Show Floor Hours: • Tuesday February 17th - 5PM to 9PM • Wednesday February 18th - 11AM to 5PM • Thursday February 19th 10AM to 2PM

Join Managing Partner McLain Harvey and Chief Engineer, Trent Canales as they cover all things Glambot®. Learn about implementation, best practices, capabilities and more, with deep dive into: Integration Capabilities, Setup and operation Becoming the “Director” Tips and Tricks

Before the term "interactive DJ" even existed, John Rozz was out on the floor getting the crowd to be the center of the entertainment.

The DJ business is changing - the time has come to stop, collaborate, and listen. The future starts right here, and together we will shape it.

Utilizing a little known product that only cost about $500 Eddie will now show you how YOU can learn to make AMAZING OMG Wiz-Bang Shots!

Every seasoned DJ eventually faces that moment: the mic cuts out, the planner panics, or the crowd energy dips fast — and everyone turns to you. This discussion gives working DJs a powerful, easy-to-apply mindset from battle tested peers for real-time problem solving under pressure. Attendees will learn the FAST Framework (Focus → Assess → Solve → Translate) that helps DJs handle anything from technical fails to emotional dynamics with speed, clarity, and grace. This session isn’t just about saving the day… it’s about becoming the DJ everyone wants back because you did.

In this session, Wally will share strategies for creating a high-impact, profitable photo booth business in today’s competitive market. Learn how to elevate the guest experience, streamline operations, and position your brand as a premium service clients can’t ignore.

Of course you're in debt. Inflation, unexpected medical bills, Covid, bad luck, that ex-employee who stole from you, tariffs on new equipment, student loans, it just never ends. You're in this position through no fault of your own.

Join the LatinX Photo Booth Community for an engaging afternoon of learning, connection, and celebration. Únete a la Comunidad LatinX de Photo Booth para una tarde de aprendizaje, conexión y celebración.

In an era of unlimited music, AI tools, and ever-evolving technology, what still makes a DJ irreplaceable? This session reframes the DJ not as a music provider, but as an experience creator—someone who reads rooms, shapes emotion, and creates moments technology alone cannot. Attendees will leave with a new lens on their value and a renewed confidence in their role on stage and in the future of the industry.

Big Daddy has planned an EPIC experience that will lock MEX2026 in memory.

Step inside Darkroom Booth with Eugene Wise for an in-depth exploration of advanced template design that transforms both your workflow and your guest experience.

Art and Dave will have an interactive session with the attendees discussing various topics such as: • Being more than just a photo booth operator but being part of the entertainment • Filling your schedule by building a referral base. We will include our strategies and welcome others to share theirs • Day to day and event efficiencies to run a smoother operation at your events • Showing not only why a website is important but how to use your website to grow your business. We will use real examples to show some success stories • Have an open QA session where attendees can ask for advice on their own specific scenarios and questions as well as chime in with their valuable tips.

11th Annual 2026 PBX/MEX/NAMEpros Texas Holdem’ Poker Tournament

Closing Party is always the biggest Party of the MEX/PBX Show Wednesday Night!

Trade Show Floor Hours: • Tuesday February 17th - 5PM to 9PM • Wednesday February 18th - 11AM to 5PM • Thursday February 19th 10AM to 2PM

This Female DJ Council–led Master Class & Networking Meetup is a female-centric, future-focused experience designed to help women DJs expand beyond bookings and step into authorship, education, thought leadership, and brand authority.

Getting fast reliable printing working on your booths is difficult. In this session we'll break it down and make it make sense.

Hiring photo booth attendants is a challenge every photo booth company owner faces at some point. This course is designed for photo booth owners who want to grow beyond “friends, favors, and fire drills” and build a dependable staffing bench that delivers consistent client experiences—whether you’re booking 5 events a month or 50+ .