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XLIVE Las Vegas 2018 adds 3LAU as Keynote Speaker and Executives from CBS, Twitch, Elrow and George P. Johnson join the speaking lineup, plus new XLIVE Labs

Explore new avenues of live event, tech and festival production at XLIVE's Labs series

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- At the intersection of the vibrant, thriving live event space and the festival community lies XLIVE, the preeminent, multifaceted industry conference for innovators, event producers and creatives. With plans to return to Mandalay Bay this December 9-12, 2018, XLIVE unveils its latest round of programming which includes additional Keynote speakers and a new series of expertly-curated Labs—immersive workshops designed to dive deep into budding industry trends and the future of live events.

Renowned for its comprehensive roster of influential keynotes each year, XLIVE rounds out 2018 with the additions of OMF co-founder Justin "3LAU" Blau and TAG Strategic managing partner Ted Cohen. Blau and Cohen join IMG Live president Bryan Icenhower and MAC Presents CEO Marcie Allen who will share their stories, strategies and insights with the diverse XLIVE community. Attendees can also look forward to an intimate fireside chat with Elrow's CEO and President Juan Arnau and Vicenc Marti.

Highlighting everything from music and food/beverage festivals to tech, brands, sports, eSports and beyond, XLIVE offers an intimate forum for attendees to discuss current topics and live event operations alongside some of the most inspiring names in the business.

Setting the standard for conferences of its type, XLIVE's all-encompassing programming hits music, live sports, food and beverage, technology, eSports, experiential activations and brand tracks, in addition to offering attendees singular access to focus on specific elements of live events via their newly added Labs workshop series. Designed to connect attendees direct with experts, the Labs will grant deeper insight into the worlds of Esports, Cannabis, Brand Activations, Fan Expos, Event Technology, Production & Design, Merger & Acquisitions and CVB & Destination City and how to integrate industry trends into a successful event.

Esports Lab at XLIVE features speakers such as E-Colosseum co-founder and CEO Rustin Sotodeh, StarBeast co-founder and CEO Nick Losq, Super League Gaming CEO Ann Hand, Gankstars CEO Alex Novosad, G2 Esports founder and owner Carlos Rodriguez, Metta Sport founder David Smith, Greenlit Media co-founder John Gaudiosi, HyperX Corporate Marketing director Dan Kelley, and Ultimate Media Ventures president Chris Mann. Together, the panel will bring to light some of the most unique characteristics of the burgeoning Esports industry.
Cannabis Lab at XLIVE breaks down the keys to operating a festival that encourages safe usage featuring cannabis experts Heavy Grass CEO Clay Busch, National Cannabis Festival founder and executive director Caroline Phillips, Merry Jane VP of marketing and business development Jim Baudino, and Sound Skilz CEO Steve Clayton. With new laws, permits and protocols in place, this panel will help unravel the complications that cannabis at live events may entail.
Event Tech + Live Event Data and Analytics Lab at XLIVE Presented by Umbel | MVP Index, features case studies, interactive roundtable discussions and informative panels that will emphasize the importance and power of live event data and analytic assets in the festival and event space—speakers announced soon!
Production + Design Lab at XLIVE From LED dancefloors to holograms and music, this lab is integral for anyone involved in the festival production industry. First announced is Mode Studios chief creative officer Bob Bonniol who, along with a panel of production and design experts such as James Klein SVP of Live Production of George P. Johnson and Lightswitch's Principal John Featherstone, will share the truly immersive and transformational abilities of top notch production.

More info along with the full list of workshop categories can be found here. Other highlights that attendees can look forward to this December are the Startup Showcase, Hackathon World Championships plus the 2nd annual FestX Awards presented by Everfest + XLIVE -- Nominations open now!

To stay up to date with XLIVE news and industry happenings, sign up for the XLIVE newsletter at the bottom of the website's registration page. We'll see you this December in Vegas!

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XLIVE would like to extend special thanks to our 2018 Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors: Eventbrite, Experient, Thuzi, TicketGuardian, Front Gate Tickets, Complete Show Services, Foundry IV, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Feathr
Premier Sponsors: Worldstage, Umbel/U-MVP Index LLC, See Tickets, SquadUp, Tango Card, Ticketsocket, Intellitix, Sciensio, True Digital Industries, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Block Party Tickets, FestiFi, Event Architecture
Supporting Sponsors: Greenberg Glusker, Patron Technology, Vendini, HelloSugoi, SNIEC, MGM Resorts International, Backstage Networks, VRX Esports, Area 15, The Festival Voice

XLIVE 2018 Partners:
Billboard, Pollstar, Everfest, IAVM, Innovation & Tech Today, LDI, NYME, Group Y, Amplify, Canadian Music Week, National Sports Forum, Music Business Association, SportTechie, The Confluence, Player 2 Studios, Esports Ad-Bureau, Dot Esports, Ultimate Media Ventures, Esports Insider, GameDaily.Biz, Thunder Gaming, Events4Gamers, Music Festival Wizard, Naruscope, The Esports Observer, Ultimate Festival Guide

About XLIVE:
Multi-faceted organization XLIVE will continue to revolutionize the way live event and festival organizations share expertise, learn, and most paramount, envision the future of the industry. XLIVE convenes with leading experts at the intersection of music, film, culinary, beverage, Esports, technology and the experiences that culminate at festivals and live events. Reflecting the passion of the vibrant festival community, XLIVE serves as a catalyst for curating unique, memorable and life-changing experiences within the growing, dynamic and influential realm of festivals.

SOURCE XLIVE