EDPA Las Vegas Chapter

EDPA Las Vegas Chapter The EDPA Las Vegas Chapter is a 501c3 organization comprised of various segments of the trade show in

Next up in our EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board Member Spotlight Series is Heidi Farrell! Heidi is the Secretary of the EDPA...
08/11/2026

Next up in our EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board Member Spotlight Series is Heidi Farrell!

Heidi is the Secretary of the EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board of Directors and Client Experience Manager at Exploring Graphics .

With more than 15 years of experience in the tradeshow, exhibit, and large-format graphics industry, Heidi Farrell has built a reputation for delivering exceptional client experiences and helping bring exhibit environments to life. Based in Las Vegas, she partners with exhibit houses, agencies, and event professionals to provide high-impact graphic solutions, including SEG fabric graphics and large-scale event visuals.

Known for her collaborative spirit and client-first approach, Heidi thrives in the fast-paced world of live events and experiential marketing. Her strong industry relationships and commitment to excellence make her a trusted resource within our community.

As Secretary of the EDPA Las Vegas Chapter, Heidi is passionate about strengthening industry connections, fostering collaboration, and supporting the continued growth of the experiential and tradeshow community. She is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships and helping shape a resilient, innovative future for the Las Vegas events industry.

As an EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Chapter Sponsor, your annual sponsorship includes valuable benefits designed to keep your c...
08/06/2026

As an EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Chapter Sponsor, your annual sponsorship includes valuable benefits designed to keep your company visible and engaged within our industry.

One of those benefits? Complimentary tickets to eligible EDPA Las Vegas chapter events!

Not sure if you still have tickets available? Email us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to check.

Become a sponsor by following this link: https://www.edpalv.com/signup

Next up in our EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board Member Spotlight Series is Jen LaBruzza! With three decades of dedicated exp...
07/30/2026

Next up in our EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board Member Spotlight Series is Jen LaBruzza!

With three decades of dedicated experience in the trade shows and live events industry, Jen Love Your Show brings boundless energy, strategic insight, and real-world problem-solving to her role on the EDPA Las Vegas Board. A recognized industry “solutions guru,” Jen serves as Principal of Love Your Show, leveraging her deep operational roots across sales, project management, and floor ex*****on to empower exhibit houses, agencies, and exhibitors alike.

As an active leader within the EDPA, Jen is deeply committed to driving the chapter’s core pillars:

Advocacy:  Championing the value of the experiential marketing and face-to-face event sector, Jen is a passionate voice for elevating industry standards and protecting the growth of the live events industry at large.

Networking:  Drawing on a vast network of trusted relationships, she actively fosters meaningful connections that bridge gaps, spark collaboration, and build a stronger, more unified local industry.

Education:  Sharing decades of operational insight to mentor peers, solve current challenges, and future-proof the trade show industry. Jen also serves on the EDPA National Scholarship committee and promotes continuous learning on and off the trade show floor.

⚾ Our EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Bats, Bites & Bleachers event is Back!Join the us for an evening of baseball, networking, a...
07/29/2026

⚾ Our EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Bats, Bites & Bleachers event is Back!

Join the us for an evening of baseball, networking, and family fun at Las Vegas Ballpark as the Las Vegas Aviators take on the Sacramento River Cats.

Whether you’re catching up with industry friends, making new connections, or bringing the family along for a fun night out, this event is the perfect way to enjoy great company outside the show floor. We’ll have a reserved section with food, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow members of the experiential industry.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Las Vegas Ballpark

Open to industry colleagues, sponsors, friends, and families. Plus, it’s VGK Hockey Sweater Night at the ballpark, so don’t forget to wear your Vegas Golden Knights gear!

We hope to see you there!

🎟️ Registration link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/edpalasvegaschapter/2283596 ✅

Next up in our EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board Member Spotlight Series is Sebastien Thevenin !Sébastien Thévenin is the Fou...
07/21/2026

Next up in our EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board Member Spotlight Series is Sebastien Thevenin !

Sébastien Thévenin is the Founder and Managing Director of Lumen & Co., bringing a strategic and international perspective, paired with a strong creative sensibility, to brand work in the U.S. market.

Drawing on a background in photography, lighting design, and experiential design, he leads engagements from strategic positioning through creative production and live activation.

Originally from France and based in Las Vegas, Sebastien also serves as Honorary Consul of France to Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, representing French interests in the region across business, culture, and diplomacy. This role places him at the intersection of international commerce and the U.S. Southwest market, giving clients direct access to the relationships and institutional knowledge that international brand work requires.

He has spent over two decades working with international brands, hospitality groups, and cultural institutions on both sides of the Atlantic, leading U.S. market launches, brand positioning engagements, and major live productions including the French Pavilion at CES 2026.

His client work includes the NFL’s Raiders House Band, NV Energy, and the Desert Research Institute (DRI). He currently serves as Vice President of EDPA Las Vegas, supporting the local event community and helping develop the next generation of talent entering the industry, and teaches at TISOH (The International School Of Hospitality), where he supports the next generation of professionals in the field.

A strong professional community is built through collaboration, and we’re grateful to the organizations that help make t...
07/16/2026

A strong professional community is built through collaboration, and we’re grateful to the organizations that help make that possible.

Today, we’d like to recognize and sincerely thank our sponsors for their generous support of the EDPA Las Vegas Chapter . Their contributions help us deliver educational programming, networking opportunities, workforce development initiatives, and other resources that strengthen our local experiential community.

Your partnership makes a meaningful difference, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our chapter and the experiential industry.

Interested in supporting our nonprofit and becoming an EDPA Las Vegas sponsor? We’d love to connect! Please visit a link in our bio to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, or send us a direct message.

Thank you again to all of our sponsors for helping make our mission possible!

Meet the Leaders Behind EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Las Vegas!Over the coming weeks, we’re excited to introduce the dedicated...
07/15/2026

Meet the Leaders Behind EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Las Vegas!

Over the coming weeks, we’re excited to introduce the dedicated volunteers who serve on the EDPA Las Vegas Board of Directors. These industry professionals generously donate their time, expertise, and leadership to help strengthen our chapter, support our members, and advance the experiential industry throughout Southern Nevada.

Their countless volunteer hours help make our educational programs, networking events, workforce initiatives, and chapter activities possible, and we’re incredibly grateful for their commitment.

We’re kicking off our Board Member Spotlight Series with our Chapter President, Angie Johnson !

With nearly 20 years in the live events industry, Angie is passionate about helping people, teams, and organizations reach their full potential. As Director of Creative Enablement at Freeman , she combines creative problem-solving with process innovation to empower teams and improve the way work gets done.

Beyond her professional role, Angie Johnson proudly serves as President of the EDPA Las Vegas, where she is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities, supporting workforce development, and building a vibrant community for live event professionals. She believes the industry’s greatest strength is its people and is committed to creating connections that inspire collaboration, mentorship, and long-term growth.

Whether she’s leading industry initiatives, speaking to students, or helping shape the next generation of event professionals, Angie is driven by a simple goal: leaving the industry stronger than she found it.

We’re excited to welcome Liza Golikova to the EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board of Directors as our Director of Marketing.Sin...
07/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Liza Golikova to the EDPA Las Vegas Chapter Board of Directors as our Director of Marketing.

Since beginning her career in the experiential marketing industry in 2008, Liza has built extensive experience in business development, marketing, strategic partnerships, and trade show management. In this role, she’ll help elevate the chapter’s marketing efforts by highlighting our incredible community, and promoting educational and networking opportunities throughout the year.

As a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the experiential industry, EDPA Las Vegas is committed to creating meaningful connections, fostering professional development, and serving our members through collaboration and industry leadership.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to sharing more resources, member spotlights, industry insights, and chapter updates in the months to come.

Please join us in welcoming Liza Golikova to the board!

As we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday week, many of us are looking forward to taking a well-deserved break after an...
06/30/2026

As we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday week, many of us are looking forward to taking a well-deserved break after another busy stretch of events, installations, and productions.

Whether you’re spending time with family and friends, traveling, or simply taking the opportunity to unplug and recharge, all of us at EDPA Las Vegas Chapter wish you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Independence Day.

Thank you to everyone who helps bring the experiential industry to life, from designers and producers to installers, labor crews, AV professionals, project managers, and every team member working behind the scenes. Your dedication is what makes this industry so special.

We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend and come back refreshed for an exciting second half of the year. We look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming events and continuing to build a strong, connected experiential community here in Las Vegas.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at EDPA Las Vegas!

Curious about a career in the live events, trade show, and experiential industry?EDPA Las Vegas Chapter is excited to be...
06/18/2026

Curious about a career in the live events, trade show, and experiential industry?

EDPA Las Vegas Chapter is excited to begin developing a FREE hands-on AV/I&D Bootcamp designed for students, recent graduates, and anyone interested in breaking into one of the most exciting and dynamic industries in the world.

This won’t be a classroom lecture. We’re planning an immersive experience featuring:

🔧 Hands-on Audio, Video, Booth Building & Show Site Logistics
🎓 Industry professionals as instructors
🤝 Networking with companies that are hiring
🍽️ Lunch included

Before we finalize the program, we want to hear from the people it’s being built for.

📝 Please take just 2 minutes to complete our survey and help shape the future of this program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1c0FCe77OYoaqseWGCeHFlwoOFSzhm-0a-kBpelc04hIUvg/viewform?pli=1

If you know students, educators, career advisors, or anyone interested in exploring a career in live events, we’d greatly appreciate you sharing this post with them. The more feedback we receive, the better we can build a program that truly serves the next generation of our industry.

Together, let’s help inspire and develop the future workforce of the experiential industry.

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