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Monday, February 16 2026
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
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8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Contact Alan
Alan Berg
THIS IS A SPECIAL WORKSHOP OFFERED BY ALAN BERG. IT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR PBX OR MEX KEY PASS - CONTACT ALAN FOR DETAILS.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BALLROOM
Hosted by Scott Faver and Ken Cosco
Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of an industry icon, Dr. Drax.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BALLROOM
Hosted by Scott Faver & Ken Cosco
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”
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | BALLROOM
Alan Berg
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.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | BALLROOM
Tom Chelednik
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
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | BALLROOM
Ben Herman
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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | BALLROOM
Rob Ferre
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.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | BALLROOM
Mark Hennings
In this info-packed session, we'll explore what really matters for photo booth lighting, including the shape, size, amount, and placement of light.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | BALLROOM
Mike Marquez
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.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | SHOWROOM
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
Tuesday, February 17 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | BALLROOM
Scott Faver
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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | BALLROOM
Alan Berg
“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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | BALLROOM
Sharone Reid
Every photo booth owner knows the feeling of a "Manic Monday"—that dreaded day of putting out fires from weekend events. But what if Mondays could become your most profitable day of the week?
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BALLROOM
Kevin Johnson
Master The Power of Personal Connection. In today's digital world, face-to-face interactions are rare but powerful. Then, find out how to Personalize that Power - Infuse your business with your personality, so you don't just blend in at the show. Continue to Grow with The Power of Vendor Collaboration. The truth in why it’s invaluable to expand your reach and elevate your business by building a strong vendor network.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | BALLROOM
Michael Wedaa
Take a look at the exciting side of corporations and LLCs.Revisit some of the basics while exploring advanced secretstrategies for getting the most out of your corporation.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | BALLROOM
Ursula McKinley
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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | BALLROOM
Matt Radicelli
Take a peek behind the curtain of agentic AI and RAG models, then learn how to use them to eliminate admin, generate insights, and scale faster.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | BALLROOM
McLain Harvey
With more than 15 years of experience in marketing and live events, McLain has overseen more than 40,000 productions. In this presentation, McLane guides you through the steps of adding a cinematic robot to your offerings.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | EXHIBIT HALL
Trade Show Floor Hours: • Tuesday February 17th - 5PM to 9PM • Wednesday February 18th - 11AM to 5PM • Thursday February 19th 10AM to 2PM
Wednesday, February 18 2026
8:45 AM - 2:45 PM | SONOMA A
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | SONOMA A
Ryan Salinas
Mastering Snappic’s New Tools to Create Higher-Value Experiences and New Revenue Streams
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | SONOMA A
Mark Truss
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.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trade Show Floor Hours: • Tuesday February 17th - 5PM to 9PM • Wednesday February 18th - 11AM to 5PM • Thursday February 19th 10AM to 2PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SONOMA A
McLane Harvey & Trent Canales
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
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | SONOMA A
Eddie Barber
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!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | SONOMA A
Wally Carnes
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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | SONOMA A
Cyndi Gamboa
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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | SONOMA A
Eugene Wise
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.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | SONOMA A
Art Armani, Dave Stephenson
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.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
11th Annual 2026 PBX/MEX/NAMEpros Texas Holdem’ Poker Tournament
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | SHOWROOM
Wednesday is the biggest party night of the Expo and again this year we end on the highest of highs with the ALL STAR Party produced by MEX Hall Of Fame member Shani Barnett (Chitown Shani). MIKETECH CHITOWN SHANI MADD AUDIO1 EYECON EVEN STEVE MC STARDUST It's all in celebration of Curator's 10th Anniversary!
Thursday, February 19 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Trade Show Floor Hours: • Tuesday February 17th - 5PM to 9PM • Wednesday February 18th - 11AM to 5PM • Thursday February 19th 10AM to 2PM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | SONOMA A
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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SONOMA A
Tim Carr
Getting fast reliable printing working on your booths is difficult. In this session we'll break it down and make it make sense.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Erika Klotz
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+ .
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TBA