June 7-9, 2024

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, Florida
Information

The Drycleaning and Laundry Expo East is being held on June 7–9, 2024 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. In addition to live equipment exhibits, the show will also feature top quality educational sessions and unique networking opportunities. The convention is designed for the everyday drycleaner to get a chance to experience the best of the industry and to explore ways to run more efficiently, more productively, and drive more profit.

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PROGRAM GUIDE

DL Expo East Guide Brochure 2024

PROSPECTUS

HOTEL INFORMATION

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center • 6000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • 877-350-3236 • 407-586-0000

FLOOR PLAN INFORMATION

For the most up to date floor plan, please email Leslie Schaeffer at leslie@bpscommunications.com or call 215-830-8467.

Schedule

Friday, June 7

VIP Reception on the Show Floor
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, June 8

Seminars: Terry Brock, Gina Carr, Glen Gould
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Saturday, June 8

Exhibit
11:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday, June 8

Cocktail Reception
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 9

Seminars: Keith Prather, Brian Rashid
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, June 9

Exhibit
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Speakers
Saturday, June 8

Terry Brock

Topic: The Ever-Evolving World of Artificial Intelligence

The DL Expo East Educational program has four featured presentations, two on Saturday morning and two on Sunday. Kicking off the program will the duo of Terry Brock, a Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, and his partner Gina Carr, who will demystify the ever–evolving world of Artificial Intelligence.

Gina Carr

Topic: The Ever-Evolving World of Artificial Intelligence

As the CEO of Stark Raving Entrepreneurs, Gina Carr works with business leaders to leverage AI­ powered marketing for more impact, influence, and income. Participants will all walk away with a custom plan of action for implementing a marketing plan enhanced by AI.

Glen Gould

Topic: The Dynamics of Team Building and Using Enthusiasm-Based Leadership to Increase Performance

SEFA’s own Glen Gould of Drycleaning Connection in Peachtree City, GA will take center stage as he explores the dynamics of team building and using enthusiasm–­based leadership to increase performance. He is the author of four books on leading and connecting for success including, Meet Me At Starbucks, Million Dollar Meetings, Is Your Networking Working? and 101 Networking Nuggets.

Speakers
Sunday, June 9

Keith Prather

Topic: Explore the Current Trends and Forecast What Lies Ahead as We Strive to Take Advantage of the Opportunities That Lie Ahead

Keith Prather is a Managing Director and Co-founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence. During his 23 years with Armada, he has consulted to corporations providing market intelligence and analysis covering domestic and global economics, geopolitics, raw material and supply chain developments, environmental impacts and other factors that affect the corporate operating environment.

Brian Rashid

Topic: The Power of Video: Marketing for Small Businesses

Brian Rashid is the CEO of Brian Rashid Global, a modern-day branding, marketing, video production and communications company that tells your story like it’s never been told before. He services clients like Intel, Credit Karma, Remax, KPMG, the European Union, United Nations, Salesforce.com, the National Dry Cleaning Association, and more. He has advised more than 100 startup companies to help them raise hundreds of millions of dollars of investment funds. He also advises CEOs, small business owners, and cultural influencers.