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Where Community Connects
Every moment at Imaging USA is infused with energy, from getting inspired in classes and testing innovative gear at the Expo to building your portfolio in photo walks and watching the live judging for the International Photographic Competition (IPC).
With only three days to experience it all, your recharge time shouldn’t be any less exciting than the programs you’re resting up for.
Enter the Hub, a brand-new space to refuel and reconnect without missing a beat. Located in the Expo, the Hub gives you a place to grab a bite, connect with fellow photographers, and keep learning in a relaxed setting.
The Hub is designed to reignite your energy for wherever you’re headed next. Explore the engaging programming to make recharging a part of your show plan.
Grab a Bite and Enjoy the Biergarten
The Hub’s backyard-inspired environment brings the best of the outdoors right to the Expo floor.
Enjoy a taste of Charlotte’s craft beer scene with a selection of local brews from the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten, and treat yourself to tasty specialty concessions including:
- Taco bowls (vegan options available)
- Mac & cheese BBQ bowls
- Grab & Go Options (including coffee)
In addition to the biergarten and food offerings, the space also features lawn games and lounge seating designed to inspire long-lasting connections.
Stadium Club: Where Memories Take Focus
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Take your networking to the next level at Stadium Club, the #1 space for school, sports, events, and volume photographers to make meaningful connections and accelerate their businesses.
Located in the Hub, Stadium Club is a dedicated space for pros in these fast-paced niches to build relationships with fellow photographers and connect directly with the brands serving the high-volume community.
If your profession is capturing life’s biggest milestones, stop by Stadium Club for an experience where you’ll meet the pros who understand your work best.
Tap Into Lunch & Learns and Table Topic Discussions
New to Imaging USA, Lunch & Learns and Table Topic Discussions are the perfect way to multitask relaxation and continued learning.
Lunch & Learns enable attendees to continue their educational experience in a conversation-oriented environment. Grab lunch, join a topic that interests you, and share your ideas.
Table Topics give you a chance to learn directly from speakers and sponsors in a more personal setting. These programs are designed to get your questions answered and your ideas heard.
Lunch & Learns and Table Topic discussions will be led by speakers such as Roberto Valenzuela, Jennifer Stitt, Scott Johnson, Daniel Norton, and Chloe Ramirez–so don’t miss your chance to join the conversation and connect!
Get Closer to the Creative Process at the Community Stage
The Community Stage features immersive programming that brings you closer to your favorite speakers for a more intimate educational experience. Bring your friends and grab a bite while you get your questions answered during live Q&As, demos, and interactive panels.
Community Stage events in the Hub include:
- Better Pictures with Joe: Live Portfolio Review with Joe McNally
- Afternoons with Joe: Daily Q&As with Joe McNally
- Learn+ Mini with Lindsay Adler, featuring an AB+DM live demo
- Live Copyright Panel
Connect Longer and Later
The events and classes at Imaging USA are truly exciting, but some of the best moments at the show are the anticipated reunions with friends and unplanned connections with new faces.
To give attendees more time to meet up at the show and enjoy the space, the Hub is open later than the Expo on Sunday and Monday:
- Sunday, Jan 31st, 11:30am – 8pm EST
- Expo closes at 5pm
- Monday, Feb 1st, 11:30am – 9pm EST
- Expo closes at 5pm
On Tuesday, both the Expo and the Hub close at 3:30pm as we prepare to celebrate at the PPA Award & Degree Ceremony and Closing Party.
Experience the Hub for Free
The Hub is open to all attendees! The Expo Plus pass grants you access to the Expo–including the Hub and Stadium Club–in addition to Networking Avenue and the IPC Finale. It also includes admission to our exhilarating opening keynote with Tyler Gillum, head coach of the Savannah Bananas.
Take your experience to another immersive level with the All-Access pass, which includes all conference classes, photo walks, and the Welcome and Closing Parties.
New PPA members are automatically registered for All-Access passes through the Join & Go option, and all members can save on group registration with the Buddy Pass.
