12:00 – 7:00 p.m. Trade Show Floor – The Meadowlands Exposition Center’s 61,000 square foot exhibit floor has become home to individual booth spaces as well as streets and regions
that enable attendees to explore the region via the trade show floor. Streets and regions to be discovered include:
• Secaucus
• Hackensack
• Mahwah
• Westfield Garden State Plaza
Wine tasting stations will also be positioned throughout the trade show floor.
12:00 – 7:00 p.m. The North Jersey Media Group Owner’s Lounge – Throughout the day, the Expo Center will offer a networking area that will showcase entertainment and food vendors for those taking a break between sessions or from the trade show floor. Food will be served from 30+ restaurants and caterers and entertainers, including the Jersey Boys and many others, will periodically take the stage. VIRTUAL TOUR: Stop by the Owner’s Lounge to see a spectacular virtual tour of Wesfield Garden State Plaza, featuring an inside look at the new shopping district and event and activation spaces available for The Big Game.
2:15 – 4:00 p.m. Educational Session 1 – You Are The Big Game –. Your constituents need their own experience for The Big Game. This session will address the opportunities not-for-profits, civic organizations and communities have in hosting events related to The Big Game. From downtown festivals to fundraisers to volunteer events, attendees will hear ideas from event planners and entertainment professionals on how to envision, organize and host a wide variety of events and programs.
Moderated by Dean Vali, President, Bounce Music and Entertainment
Confirmed Panelists:
Mayor Michael Gonnelli, Secaucus, NJ
Cliff Wittmyer, Founder, CEO & Executive Producer Cliffhanger Productions
John Saraceno, Jr., Ridgewood Super Bowl Committee
Fred Luberto, President/CEO, Fabulous Foods
Radia Funna, Founder, Build n Blaze
4:15 – 6:00 p.m. Educational Session 2 – The Big Game Pros -. Status of major events related to the game; connections to resources; transportation overview; and everything else brought to you by experts in the field.
Moderated by Jim Kirkos, President, Meadowlands Liberty Convention & Visitors Bureau
Special introduction by sportscaster Bob Papa
Special presentation by Al Kelly, NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee
Confirmed Panelists:
Wayne Hasenbalg, President and CEO, New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority
Brad Mayne, President & CEO, MetLife Stadium
Frank Vuono, Co-Founder & Partner, 16W Marketing
Stephen Borg, President, North Jersey Media Group
Peter Hughes, Marketing Director, Hackensack University Medical Center
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. After Party – The Meadowlands Exposition Center’s lobby will transform into a party space for Classic Party Rental’s after party with hors d’ouvres served by Franco Vitella Catered Affairs.
