EPASS User Conference 2024
September 18th – 21st
Royal Sonesta Downtown
35 S 7th Street
Minneapolis. MN
What is the EPASS User Conference?
The EPASS User Conference is our four day event covering everything EPASS! No matter if you are brand new to EPASS, or a multi-year veteran, you can learn how to power your business with our knowledgeable Training team, participate in our skill-building workshops, and get to know your industry peers with our fun and informative networking events. All this plus special guest speakers, new product and feature reveals, and some unique surprises!
It’s the event of the year that you do not want to miss!
Royal Sonesta Downtown Minneapolis
The luxurious Royal Sonesta Downtown Minneapolis is our host property for this year’s conference. This 30,000 sq. ft. hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown and in close proximity to all major points of interest in the city via the indoor walkways of Minneapolis’ Skyway System. Boasting modern guest rooms and lavish on-site dining, the Royal Sonesta has everything you need for a pleasant stay as you attend the EPASS User Conference.
Attendees of the User Conference enjoy an exclusive room rate. Book today as space is limited!
Special Guests
During the conference, our special guests and vendor partners will take the stage and share their insights on success within the appliance, electronics, furniture sales and service industry. They’ll also be available for questions and one-on-one conversations in our dedicated vendor area.
Tavish Johnson
Thursday, Sept 19
We’re happy to welcome back Tavish Johnson from AVB / Brandsource who will be speaking on Thursday, Sept 19th.
Tavish is AVB / BrandSource’s Director of Point of Sale. He works with BrandSource’s Members, AVB’s tech team, and their Gold Partner POS providers to assure each party is supported and that point of sale technology is being used efficiently in the Member base. He brings 12 years experience selling and supporting point of sale software, specifically in the furniture, appliance and consumer electronics industries.
Paul MacDonald
Friday, Sept 20
Join industry expert Paul MacDonald at our first-ever livestream event covering everything service. If your business is service-focused, you do not want to miss this!
A Certified Service Manager (CSM) and industry expert, Paul is a favored speaker of many associations within the appliance industry. He’s the creator of “The Expert Service Program” for service companies and retailers who look to improve their service operations and increase profits.
Jack Miller
Tim Fuller
Friday, Sept 20
Returning this year is Jack Miller from Service Company Solutions and Tim Miller from SCS Communications. Both of them will share their years worth of knowledge and experience gained in the service industry.
Jack comes from the marketing industry with over 25 years of experience before joining Service Company Solutions for the past 15 years. He coaches and helps servicers with charging professional pricing, managing operations and improving efficiencies in their operations.
Tim’s been in the service industry since he was a teenager and brings knowledge from managing the operations for a 20 tech appliance repair business to SCS Communications. This perspective allows him to provide a real world experience to customers.
Janice Salmon
Jim Rushton
Friday, Sept 20
Managing your warranty claims will be the focus of discussion during a special livestream presentation from Janice Salmon and Jim Rushton of JustPressOne, Inc.
Ms. Salmon is an appliance industry veteran and founded JustPressOne, Inc. in 2010 to provide front and back office administrative support services including claims processing to the independent service and repair industry. Today, the company has nearly 300 employees globally providing service to both SMB service companies and third-party service administrators.
Thursday Night Event
A continuing tradition of the EPASS User Conference is our exclusive dinner event for our clients and their guests. This year, we’re taking it to the hoop! Join us on Thursday Sept 19th in the exclusive Club TI at the Target Center for a night of WNBA action: the Minnesota Lynx vs. LA Sparks!
Enjoy some delicious food, crafted cocktails, and professional basketball action with your fellow attendees and the EPASS team! Even if you’re not a basketball fan, there’ll be plenty of entertainment in Club TI!
The Thursday Night event is included for all attendees who are attending a minimum 3 conference days.*
*Guests and those attending less than 3 days: $199/person.
Schedule
This year’s conference will feature a full slate of training, skills workshops, networking events, guest speakers, feature presentations, and exclusive product reveals. There will be something for everyone, regardless of EPASS skill level or experience.
* Schedule may be subject to change.
We Want to Hear From You!
Is there something you would like to learn at the conference? Now’s your chance to let us know!
Use the button below to submit your topic suggestions and they might be featured as part of a training workshop!