Billed as the "world's largest gathering of professional dj's," the International DJ Expo 2009 is scheduled for August 10th-13th 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 three tracks: "mobile djs", "dj culture & music", and "gear & tech." issues for the mobile entertainer, the multi-system mobile, the club dj, the remixer/producer and the bedroom/beginner dj. Topics include Negotiating the New Economy, Turning Twitter into Cash, Alternative Markets, Making Tracks, Wedding Timetables, Spinning Video, and Tech Talk. A special expo keynote speech will be given by Matt Anderson of The Referral Authority about how to build a DJ business through networking and building relationships. The speech is billed as "The Anatomy of a Proven Marketing System That Can Brings Millions to DJ Entertainers."
Nighttime events will take place at all the hot spots in Atlantic City. Showcases will feature performances from top DJs and dance music artists. Artists and DJs are being announced with the first being DJ Qbert.
A highlight of the this year's event will be the Promo Only party on August 11th which last year featured Lady Gaga, Akon, and Cyndi Lauper. The event will be hosted by Three6 Mafia, Brooke Hogan, and Joanna Krupa and feature performers from all realms of dance music - chart toppers (Pitbull, Deborah Cox), stars of dance radio (Kim Sozzi, AnnaGrace), clubland divas (Sylvia Tosun, Erika Jayne), legendary dance artists (Lisette Melendez, Freedom Williams) and newcomeers to watch (Kristinia DeBarge, Paradiso Girls, Kaci Battaglia, LeToya, Jason Derulo, Iyaz.)
Another highlight will be The Big Sessions at Club Worship on Monday, August 10th which will feature sets by Ray Roc, Peter Presta, Rod Carillo, Lost Daze and The Camel Rider as well as a performance by Chris Willis. But it's not just about having gorgeous guys on stage, there will also be special appearances by many lovely ladies including Joanna Krupa, America Olivo, Natalie Reid and Kaci Battaglia ("Crazy Possessive.")
To register for the Internation DJ Expo, go to International DJ Expo website.