Masterclasses & Sponsored Seminars
Masterclasses & Sponsored Seminars this year are being held on the 2nd floor in what South Point calls the "Bowling Lounge." The shortest route from the show floor is down the escalators, turn right down the hallway to the hotel elevators, then left back toward the Casino. Take the escalators on the right, and then go left at the top.

Location of Masterclass & Sponsored Seminars
From Pitch to Party: How to Sell and Create AI Events
Ready to take your photo booth business to the next level with AI? In this masterclass, Nicholas Rhodes, founder of Pictor.pro and OutSnapped.com will show you how to:
- Sell AI-powered events with confidence, overcoming common objections and showcasing the value of AI to your clients.
- Create unforgettable AI experiences that leave a lasting impression and make you stand out from the competition.
Whether you’re new to AI or looking to elevate your strategy, this session provides the tools, techniques, and strategies to sell and deliver incredible AI event experiences. Don’t miss this chance to harness the power of AI and propel your business to new heights!

Nicholas Rhodes
Are you ready to take your photo booth business to the next level with AI? In this masterclass, Nicholas Rhodes, founder of Pictor.pro and OutSnapped.com, will teach you how to leverage AI to grow your business, wow your clients, and stand out from the competition.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Confidently sell AI-powered events by overcoming common objections and demonstrating the real value AI brings to your clients.
Create unforgettable AI-driven experiences that leave lasting impressions and position your business as a leader in the industry.
Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or looking to refine your approach, Nicholas will share actionable tools, techniques, and strategies to help you master both the selling and delivery of amazing AI-powered events.
This session is your opportunity to harness the power of AI to streamline your operations, elevate client experiences, and propel your business to new heights. Don’t let competitors who embrace AI leave you behind—join us and lead the way in the future of events!
Think You Know the Whole Story? Think Again! (Master Class Room)
You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll definitely leave with something that’ll make your business (and your life) better. Trust us, it’s worth sticking around—because the free stuff? It’s not just swag, it’s a game-changer.

Whitney Chamberlin
Photo Engineers leads the way in crafting innovative, experiential photo concepts as the creators of Smilebooth and pioneers of everything from wireless photo sharing to the GIF booth. Clickerbooth redefines the photo experience, focusing on connection and the human experience.
Event Intelligence: The Game-Changing Event Booking, Planning, Management Platform (Masterclass)
With Event Intelligence, your clients can plan their entire event from their smartphone.

Darren Hughes
Event Intelligence is the industry’s original and most trusted event booking, planning, and management platform, trusted by thousands of DJs and photo booth operators in over two dozen countries since 2002. Give your clients a best-in-class experience. Event Intelligence transforms your existing website into a full-service portal, allowing prospective clients to check your availability, request a quote, generate a contract, make a payment, and log into a secure event portal to fill out planning forms, timelines, request lists, surveys, and more. Clients can plan their entire event from their smartphone. Event Intelligence will digitally store all your event information in one secure location, accessible 24/7 by you and your staff. Event Intelligence will organize your schedule of events and sync with your calendar or smartphone. Send clients automated emails & texts and generate custom PDFs. Event Intelligence seamlessly integrates with popular apps and devices like Spotify, Promo Only, Mailchimp, iPhone, Android, PayPal, and more. Live demo, no sales pitch. Seating is limited.
Glambot® 101: Integrating, Mastering, Directing
Join Managing Partner McLain Harvey and Chief Engineer, Trent Canales as they cover all things Glambot®.

McLain Harvey & Trent Canales
Learn about implementation, best practices, capabilities and more, with deep dive into these four key areas:
Integrating Glambot® into your photo booth business
Capabilities, Setup and operation
Becoming the "Director"
Tips and Tricks
Darkroom Start To Finish (Master Class Room)
The Wednesday 1:00 pm class will be taught by Wally Carnes, Director of Operations at Darkroom Software.
We will explore all the exciting new features and enhancements that have been added to Darkroom Booth in the last year. We will dive into practical tips and tricks to help you get the most out of this powerful photo booth software. Whether you're a seasoned user or new to Darkroom Booth, there’s something for everyone in this class.

Wally Carnes
We’ll cover:
New Features: Get up to speed with the latest updates, including new customization options, streamlined workflows, and advanced settings. …………yes, AI will be one of the topics!
Hands-on Demonstrations: Walk through the features with practical examples that you can apply right away.
Pro Tips: Discover expert tricks to enhance your photo booth setups, improve user experience, and troubleshoot common issues.
Efficiency Boosters: Learn shortcuts and settings that can help you save time during events and ensure smoother operations.
You'll have the tools to make your photo booth experience more professional and enjoyable for your clients.
360 Booths “The Best Side Hustle EVER!” (Master Class Room)
Learn to make more Money per hour than a Doctor with just this 1 hour Class and about a $3K investment!

Eddie Barber
Platforms versus Overhead/Top Spinners,
Hear insightful information from the original conceptualist/Inventor of 360’s (Like: Pluses and minuses of each, Software or “Bare”, Why “Ring lights” and “Tube lights” are generally NOT 360 friendly, as well as Why the “copycat Knockoffs” push them)
EMP DJ (Masterclass)
EMP DJ is a "DJ Business In A Box" complete solution ready from the word go! For a 14 day free trial or demo call visit the website.

DJ Paul Anthony
How to Systemize and Automate Your DJ Business – A Guided Tour of EMP DJ
Join Paul Anthony for a Guided Tour of EMP DJ and learn how easy it is to systemize and automate Your DJ Business with EMP DJ.
In this exclusive talk, Paul Anthony, the founder of EMP DJ, will take you on a guided tour of the application and simply by setting up and using the application will systemize and automate your mobile DJ business.
During this session, you'll get an in-depth look at how EMP DJ can help you streamline your operations, manage your clients, automate follow-ups, and keep track of your sales—all from one platform. Paul will share valuable insights on how you can grow your DJ business with automation, using the very tools that helped him scale his own business.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your DJ business to the next level, this talk will provide you with actionable strategies and practical lessons you can start using right away.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to systemize your workflow and maximize your potential with EMP DJ!
Getting the Most Out of Your Check Cherry Account: Tips from the Founders (Master Class Room)
Join Check Cherry co-founders Judd Lillestrand and Matt Goatcher for an interactive seminar designed to help you get the most out of your Check Cherry subscription. Discover tips, tricks, and strategies to streamline your business, increase bookings, and wow your clients. Whether you're a current Check Cherry user or considering switching from another CRM, we'll demonstrate how Check Cherry can simplify your workflow and help your business thrive. Learn about our newest features, how to seamlessly transition from your current system, and why Check Cherry is the ultimate tool for photo booth professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business!

Judd Lillestrand & Matt Goatcher
Join Check Cherry co-founders Judd Lillestrand and Matt Goatcher for an interactive seminar designed to help you get the most out of your Check Cherry subscription. Discover tips, tricks, and strategies to streamline your business, increase bookings, and wow your clients. Whether you're a current Check Cherry user or considering switching from another CRM, we'll demonstrate how Check Cherry can simplify your workflow and help your business thrive. Learn about our newest features, how to seamlessly transition from your current system, and why Check Cherry is the ultimate tool for photo booth professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business!
Save 50% off your first year of Check Cherry:
https://www.checkcherry.com/deals/make-the-switch-2025
Glow And Tell: Lighting Secrets For The Ultimate Snappic Experience
Elevate your photo booth game with this interactive live workshop tailored for Snappic users! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this session will shine a light on the essential techniques for creating stunning, professional-quality photos and videos with your photo booths that captivate clients and their guests.

Damir Ilieski & Ryan Salinas
We’ll dive into:
Lighting Fundamentals: Understand how different light sources impact your Snappic output.
Studio vs. On-Location Setups: Learn how to adapt your lighting for any environment, from dim ballrooms to outdoor parties and even those pesky neon signs!
Creative Lighting Techniques: Experiment with effects like colors, directional lighting, and more to add a wow factor to your events.
Practical Tips & Tricks: Discover insider hacks for perfect lighting using affordable, portable equipment.
Snappic Integration: Get hands-on guidance on pairing your lighting setups with Snappic’s features for flawless results.
You’ll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to troubleshoot tricky lighting situations and create stunning visuals that your clients will rave about. Plus, network with fellow photo booth professionals and exchange ideas to keep your creativity flowing.
Spotting Opportunities 2.0: Evolving Strategies For Scaling Success
Ryan Jacobs, CEO of SpotMyPhotos, will share actionable insights on cutting-edge technologies and proven best practices to grow your photo booth and photo service offerings.

Ryan Jacobs
In this session, Ryan Jacobs, CEO of SpotMyPhotos, will share actionable insights on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and proven best practices to grow your photo booth and photo service offerings. From optimizing workflows to enhancing customer engagement and growing a pipeline of prospects, Ryan will reveal strategies that have helped photo industry professionals scale successfully. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this talk will inspire new ways to spot and seize opportunities in a competitive market.
Prom Marketing Masterclass
National Proms is open for business - Learn more

Jordan St. Jacques with Mike Marquez
Proms are one of the Big-4 sectors for mobile entertainment, with over 35,000 available bookings every spring across the USA and Canada. As the dominant event within the Schools sector, every Photobooth company must include Proms into their strategic marketing plan in order to capture a healthy share of their local market for these events.
At PBX 2024, Jordan St Jacques gave a masterclass on the upcoming Prom Planner software and how it would change the game on selling to Prom Committees. Since then, Prom Planner has launched, and has now been surrounded by other marketing programs that reach Prom Committees across the USA and Canada, including PromReports.com, PromCommitteeExpo.com, PromVendors.com, PromTeen.com and more. We are now truly open for business, and can increase your Prom sales in 2025 and beyond!
Join Jordan St Jacques with Mike Marquez at 11am on Thursday Feb 20th for a discussion on all things Prom and an overview of all the ways that National Proms can help drive increased bookings for your company.
BONUS - we'll spend a few minutes on the topic of Photobooth-centric Corporate Activations as well.
“Money Matters” - MEX DJ Master Class
This presentation shares an inspiring rags-to-riches story, presented in a way that anyone can understand and replicate.
Jamie Bodie
Over the past 16 years, Jamie has helped thousands of people achieve the same transformation. It offers a fun, heartwarming, and revealing look into the missteps encountered and the successes that led to where he is today.
KEY BENEFITS/TAKEAWAYS
• How to get out of debt and stay out of debt
• You are not alone when it comes to money problems/questions
• Jamie gives real life examples that have worked for his family and shares a lot of stories about how they did things both wrong and right along the way
• Jamie shares the struggles encountered along the way, including a plane crash and the marital problems that financial problems brought into his family – and ways to remedy them
Making Amazing Stuff Happen... (Originally Making Amazing Sh*t Happen) - MEX DJ Master Class
Award-winning Las Vegas DJ and event producer Jodi Harris shares over 30 years of experience in this must-attend seminar for DJs and photo booth operators.This session is designed for DJs, Photo Booth Operators and anyone who is ready to level up their game in 2025!

Jodi Harris
Jodi will keep it moving as she covers:
How to win industry awards (and why they matter for your brand).
PR hacks to get your business in the spotlight.
Networking secrets that open doors to new opportunities.
Building a rockstar team that shares your vision and passion.
Social media tips to attract clients and grow your audience authentically.
It’s all about real-world, actionable strategies that you can take home and start using right away. If you want to stand out, grow your business, and have some FUN while doing it, this is the session for you!
