Etix Blast! 2023
September 7 - 9 | Raleigh, NC
RALEIGH + ETIX + HOPSCOTCH = BLAST! 2023
Etix Blast! is our annual Client Summit held each September in downtown Raleigh, NC alongside the Hopscotch Music Festival. It is the perfect mix of networking, industry education, and fun for our clients and partners, packed with Etix University training workshops, partner sessions, and social events.
WHERE?
Sheraton Hotel, Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina
WHEN?
September 7 - 9, 2023
HOW MUCH?
Discounted rates available now! See below for pricing:
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Attend: Two days of Etix and peer-led sessions, panels, and meetups
- Network: With over 150 of your peers in box office management, marketing, and more
- Discover: Product innovations and updated features in the Etix system
- Enjoy: Exclusive social events with the Etix team and partners
- Experience: the best music festival in North Carolina
HOTEL INFORMATION
- Book your room at the Sheraton – Discounted rate is available for rooms booked by Aug 14, 2023.
- Book your room at the Residence Inn – Discounted rate is available for rooms booked by Aug 13, 2023.
- We recommend arriving in Raleigh on September 6 and departing no earlier than 2:00 pm on September 9.
- Please note: A first-night room deposit is required to reserve a room in the Etix block.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
DELTA: Enter code NM26J in the field labeled “Meeting Code” to receive a discount. If using the link below, this code may already be applied.
Reservations may also be made by calling the Delta at (800) 328-1111, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM26J. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the Delta reservation 800 number.
UNITED: Enter code ZNH8697716 in the box labeled “Promotions and Certificates” to receive a discount. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday through Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Wednesday, September 7
Welcome to Blast! Join us on the rooftop of the Residence Inn for heavy hors d’oeuvres and tasty drinks as we kick off our first in-person event since 2019.
Thursday, September 8
Welcome to Blast! Check in at the registration table in the Sheraton Hotel and network before our keynote begins.
Kicking it off as usual with Etix CEO Travis Janovich, joined by Chief Product Officer Chris Battaglino. More details below!
Dana and Sabre Carroll offer their insights on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in this important session. See detailed information below.
Lunch is on us! Enjoy an entertaining chat with Etix’s Scott Sloyer while you dine and relax before sessions begin. Scroll to the detailed schedule below for more information!
Attend box office and marketing sessions, industry panels, browse Exhibit City and meet our sponsors, and get your questions asked in Learning Labs.
Network with your peers, enjoy drinks and snacks, and enjoy the best view of Hopscotch Music Festival from the VIP Lounge in the Capital Room at the Sheraton.
Join us for the after-after party where we keep the drinks and food flowing. Get there early and have your cards read by a tarot reader or enjoy some cool magic tricks. Pace yourself and stay hydrated!
Friday, September 9
We kept you up late the previous night, so let’s start day-two with an easy, mid-morning brunch.
Kicking off day two with a town hall about the changes we’ve all seen in the live event landscape over the last few years. Join the conversation!
Attend box office and marketing sessions, industry panels, browse Exhibit City and meet our sponsors, and get your questions asked in Learning Labs.
Mix and mingle as you enjoy tasty beverages and talk shop with your peers.
Network, enjoy drinks and snacks, and enjoy the best view of Hopscotch Music Festival from the VIP Lounge in the Capital Room at the Sheraton.
Saturday, September 10
Rejuvenate and relax with our recovery brunch and bid a fond farewell to friends new and old. We’ll see you next year!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Wednesday, September 6
Welcome to Blast! Join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres and tasty drinks as we kick off the 2023 conference.
Sponsored by NIVA
Thursday, September 7
Welcome to Blast 2023! Check in at the registration table in the Sheraton Hotel and network before our keynote begins.
Kicking it off as usual, Etix CEO Travis Janovich and Chief Product Officer Chris Battaglino join Product Owner Kevin Brosseau for a conversation about Etix product advancements and innovations over the past calendar year.
Let’s talk about making money! Part one of our two-part revenue discussion examines avenues to increase your earned income and ancillary revenue sources. See detailed information below.
Lunch is on us! Dine and relax before sessions begin.
Attend box office and marketing sessions, industry panels, browse Exhibit City and meet our sponsors, and get your questions asked in Learning Labs.
Keep an eye on your phones! On Thursday and Friday afternoons, we’ll message info for two unique Pop-Up Happy Hour locations out in the wild. Explore beyond the parameter of the conference and enjoy a pre-dinner drink on us at some of Raleigh’s finest watering holes.
Sponsored by Allianz Partners
Network with your peers, enjoy drinks and snacks, and enjoy the best view of Hopscotch Music Festival from the VIP Lounge in the Capital Room at the Sheraton.
Join us for the after-after party where we keep the drinks and food flowing. Pace yourself and stay hydrated!
Sponsored by Allianz Partners
Friday, September 8
We kept you up late the previous night, so let’s start day two with an easy, mid-morning brunch. While you’re refueling, get to know some of our conference partners and sponsors in a speed-round-style showcase.
Early birds, rejoice! We’re opening up a special morning session of Learning Labs. Sign up in advance or see the check-in desk for appointment info.
You’ve sold your tickets, moved through your merch, and crushed concessions, but could you still be leaving money on the table? We’re talking sponsorships, partnerships, and contributed revenue in the second installment of our two-day income conversation. Find out more in the details below.
Get your questions asked in Learning Labs.
Attend box office, marketing, and industry sessions; browse Exhibit City and meet our sponsors.
Share your knowledge and experience! Join round table discussions on a variety of the most-used Etix products and features.
Mix and mingle as you enjoy tasty beverages and talk shop with your peers.
Pop-Up Happy Hours are back with two fresh destinations downtown. Explore beyond the parameter of the conference and enjoy a pre-dinner drink on us at some of Raleigh’s finest watering holes. Keep a lookout for a message containing day-two location info on Friday afternoon.
Sponsored by Allianz Partners
Network, enjoy drinks and snacks, and enjoy the best view of Hopscotch Music Festival from the VIP Lounge in the Capital Room at the Sheraton.
Saturday, September 9
Rejuvenate, refuel, and relax with brunch in our Saturday Recovery Lounge while bidding fond farewells to friends new and old. Grab a bite before you hit the drive out of town, or take a moment to decompress before catching your flight. We’ll see you next year!
