Billed as the "world's largest gathering of professional dj's," the International DJ Expo 2008 is scheduled for August 11th-14th at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The event will feature over 25 educational seminars, networking opportunities, over 50,000 square feet of exhibitor space with 130 vendor booths and nightly parties with artist and DJ showcases at Atlantic City's top venues.
Seminar topics will focus on issues for the mobile entertainer, the multi-system mobile, the club dj, the remixer/producer and the bedroom/beginner dj. Topics include Laying the Foundations for Success as a Mobile System Operator, Tips & Techniques, Products & Technology, DJ Culture & Music, and Making the Music.
Nighttime events will take place at all the hot spots in Atlantic City. Showcases will feature performances from top DJs and dance music artists. The Monday and Tuesday night parties will be highlights.
Monday Night - Big Management & DJ Times Party @ Club Worship - House of Blues (801 Boardwalk)
Live: Judy Torres, Chris Willis, Christian George, Ali Bertash
DJs: Mike Rizzo, Anthony Fonseca, Rod Carillo, Peter Presta, Johnny Budz, Camel Rider
Host: Vic Latino
Tuesday Night - The Annual Promo Only/Pioneer Party @ House of Blues (801 Boardwalk)
Just Added: Live performance from Cyndi Lauper
Live: Michelle Williams, Chris Willis, Lady Gaga, Katrina (formerly of Katrina & the Waves), George Lamond, Sa-Fire, Tami Chynn
DJ/VJs: DJ Roonie G, DJ 2nd Nature, DJ Kris P, Unique
Host: Joey Fatone
Also watch out for Grandmaster Flash - he will speak (in a special Q&A keynote session) and perform (at the Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino.)
For more information and to check out pictures from last year, check out the DJ Expo homepage.
