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Brian B One of the premiere destination private event DJs, Brian B travels around the world DJing some of the most luxurious events. When he isn’t on a plane or behind the decks somewhere, he can be found giving back to the industry by speaking at various industry events, writing for various blogs and publications, leading his own crowd-sourced coaching group or recording episodes of his podcast, The Travel DJ Blend (which can be found on Stitcher, iTunes and Spotify). He currently resides in NYC with his wife, Tara, their 1 year old daughter, Annie, and 6 year old teacup morkie, Tucker. IG: @djbrianbofficial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630027801511-HJ9W4HJ1H6HUAHLKH4QM/Bernadette%2BBaillie.jpg Event Plans & Education - Bernadette Baillie Bernadette Baillie has created innovative marketing programs for some of the world's top brands including MTV, Nickelodeon, Sony Music Entertainment and The Knot Worldwide. Bernadette has been a featured speaker on the topics of audience connection, innovation and wedding trends at NACE, The Special Event, WIPA, Engage! and Wedding MBA. 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Her music career officially launched in 2013 as part of a local Washington state DJ company, where she soon became the operations and relations manager, growing the business from a predominantly karaoke-based company into a 6+ figure wedding and event enterprise. In 2020, she launched her own entertainment business, serving clients throughout the US and beyond. IG: @erinelysedj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630028007057-GNCJJD9MADO3VIE0HJDS/Jennifer+Brisman.jpg Event Plans & Education - Jennifer Brisman Jennifer Brisman has always had a passion for technology. While running her own New York-based event and wedding-planning company for 20 years, she developed a tech-based organization system that was quickly adopted by vendors she worked with. Now, she estimates that the systems she put in place in the early 2000s are being used by hundreds of top event producers in the country. 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It is this knowledge that Krieger draws on to share his best lessons to help other like-minded professionals evolve their businesses and their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630028779037-SLSKWTGC3B47WAO2ADHI/Dave-Lander.jpg Event Plans & Education - Dave Lander Dave Lander, better known as DJ Digital Dave, operates a full-service DJ company based out of Pittsburgh, PA with extensive experience in nightclubs, luxury weddings, corporate events, radio, and professional sports. He is the in-game DJ for the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as the Pitt Panthers (NCAA D-1) football and men's basketball teams. On top of his nightclub, radio, and professional sports schedule DJ Digital Dave plays 50+ luxury weddings and corporate events annually throughout the U.S. IG: @djdigitaldave1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630028816446-UOH9OBFIRSBG6JURRNHB/Linares+Daniel.jpg Event Plans & Education - Daniel Linares Daniel Linares is a Certified High Performance Coach, Business Strategist, Speaker, & Owner/ DJ of DLE Event Group - a NYC based entertainment & production company. Over the last several years, Daniel has helped dozens of event professionals fix and improve their business by implementing a series of frameworks that are proven to give more clarity on what is needed to grow and how to do it. He coaches on how to gain clarity to accelerate profits by using mindset mastery, intelligent brand positioning, marketing clarity, soft-sell sales, automation, and strategic systems. 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He met his wife at a performance and spent the next decade performing and teaching regionally. With his focus now on high end events, he can be found hosting corporate events across the country, creating magical wedding experiences and teaching music at local universities. IG: @djlorenmiller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630028962234-FE0K4OLBA47JSWXGLUIU/Nelson+Nate.jpg Event Plans & Education - Nate Nelson Nate started his Dallas DJ career bouncing from bar to bar, it wasn’t until he met his mentor and business partner, Glenn Roush, that he leaped headfirst into the private event world with LeForce Entertainment. Nate keeps finding himself leveling up his event game by bringing a high energy, club atmosphere to his weddings and corporate events. Nate is a key founder of Kings of Prom, a festival-inspired school dance production company. IG: @djnatenelson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630028993000-JGFU7TDB8M5PUR23632Y/Peace-Warren.jpg Event Plans & Education - Warren Peace With many dates already booked with major corporate sponsors, Warren Peace is hard at work focusing on delivering quality music experiences that cater to each of his clients. Warren has produced official and unofficial remix work for: Jay-z, 50 Cent, Beyoncé and Snoop. In recent years Warren created a new format known as “XS Format” that all major American club venues have implemented and is currently collaborating with Grammy nominated house music producer Chris Cox, who has a string of 56 #1 billboard Dance Club Hits. IG: @warren702 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029023144-8VN50ZAXPLGKAO64M3FD/Pierce+Drew.jpg Event Plans & Education - Drew Pierce Drew Pierce is the DJ you hope is spinning when you go out. His unique style uses a variety of mashups, blends and creative transitions to keep you guessing what’s coming next. He is a part of one of the nation’s top DJ record pools, Direct Music Service, where he helps with the growth of the site, writing for the blog, & providing exclusive edits to the biggest DJs in the country. IG: @djdrewpierce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029042129-9VI69J70CDVU4OQNQ5RP/Dominick+Pirone.jpg Event Plans & Education - Dominick Pirone Dominick Pirone runs Pirone Entertainment with his brother an hour north of Atlanta, GA and is the marketer for The DJ's Vault and Crate Hackers. He also runs paid ads for Bunn DJ Co, SCE Event Group and many others. Dominick has perfected what works right now for paid digital ads that allows his clients to push their brand's message to highly targeted (engaged) audiences. IG: @breakthedamninternet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029057806-UNZXG0I0OOKTTDHLTT6B/Quinn+Dan.jpg Event Plans & Education - Dan Quinn Dan Quinn is a lifelong musician who naturally evolved from an acoustic guitarist and singer to a multi-instrumental tech enthusiast, DJ, MC, and educator. In 2014, Dan left his tech career behind to dive head-first into his passion for music and events. Seven years, later, his calendar is packed with weddings while he remains a solo operation. IG: @dqb_entertainment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029093288-E6EMKBRAENKRVVU6HH3S/Saulpaugh+Mike.jpg Event Plans & Education - Michael Saulpaugh Michael Saulpaugh is a Managing Partner at Montclair, NJ based Elegant Music Group. In addition to his 20 years in the events and entertainment industry, Michael has a professional background in creative advertising. His work has been featured in Adweek and touted by Buzzfeed as “hilariously clever.” Recognized for his unique and diverse skill sets and record of business growth strategies, Michael was selected to and is now a contributing member on the Forbes Business Council. IG: @emg_michael https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029108215-VJCR62CJLAMGSMQAHMRC/Emilie+Smith.jpg Event Plans & Education - Emilie Smith As the manager of education and content at The Knot Worldwide, Emilie combines her passion for small business with the power of education to help arm small businesses with the tools they need to thrive in the wedding industry. She loves building connections and traveling around the country to spend time with the wedding pros that make this industry the best one out there. IG: @weddingpro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029129699-GMR0L8ZB7GFNP5I16IUZ/Solomon+Dayna.jpg Event Plans & Education - Dayna Solomon DJ Dayna is a nationally recognized DJ and Event Host based in Columbus who has been spinning around the world with her innovative music mixology and magnetic personality at corporate and private events for almost 20 years! IG: @djdayna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029173406-35K7B4ZGJ3X018KJZYPV/Taylor+Megan.jpg Event Plans & Education - Megan Taylor Megan Taylor is a DJ, music curator, and “vibe creator.” She works with international brands, organizations, and people to tell a story through music. Her intuitive approach to entertaining combines her master’s degree in Social and Emotional Intelligence with her exposure to celebrations across the globe with a passion for traveling. She is known as one of the most uniquely influential tastemakers in Chicago and was named "Chicago's #1 DJ" by Bizbash Magazine. Megan’s purpose is connected to her career as she states, “Music is my alchemy to raise the vibration of people." IG: @djmegantaylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029193708-AT4DI1ZTW0SASJB7V6Z1/Traylor+Aaron.jpg Event Plans & Education - Aaron Traylor Year after year, Aaron Traylor has been awarded ‘Best Performance DJ’ from numerous state-wide media companies and most recently earned the honors of the ‘Best Radio Station Personality’ by the National Broadcasting Association. He's also the official DJ for the Johnny Cash family. Aaron has toured with some of the largest stage acts in the world, hosted a #1 rated daily music program syndicated across America including Nashville and Las Vegas, and is the owner of Crate Hackers. Aaron is the life of any party and hopes to bring a smile to your audience that is larger than his. IG: @djaarontraylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029220001-LBD07YNMBO4LHVBSS51L/Villa+Mike.jpg Event Plans & Education - Michael Villa Mike Villa’s knowledge and passion for music stems from his upbringing in the diverse melting pot of Los Angeles. Mike takes extreme pride in curating and delivering musical performances that are custom tailored to each client's vision and needs. Maya Angelou said it best: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This sentiment is what Mike Villa strives to embody every time he takes the stage. IG: @mikevilladj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029242021-1KTFZW508I42GTCCHOBG/Matthew+Wengerd.jpg Event Plans & Education - Matthew Wengerd Matthew Wengerd makes holy shit stationery for brave and daring clients under the name A Fine Press. His work with couples, individuals, and brands blurs the line between function and form, inspiring and engaging at least as much as it informs. More importantly, Matthew's clients are an incredible group of people who seek to be known and remembered by their people. They bring open hearts and boundless trust to the process - allowing themselves to be known and seen and reflected in the work. IG: @afinepress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1630029252890-J7R9FZM4BQUODDN3RFZH/Wilson_Kristin.jpeg Event Plans & Education - Kristin Wilson Kristin Wilson is the Founder and CEO of the admired all-female DJ company, Our DJ Rocks. Based in Orlando, FL, they rock 800-1000 events a year collectively with their roster of 10 talented DJs and a team of over 30 dedicated event and hospitality professionals. She is highly sought after in the event industry as “someone you need to know,” and continues to expand both businesses through constant recruiting and training, seamless operations, and a laser focus on sales management and leadership. IG: @meetkristin https://www.thedjcollectiveofficial.com/djc-on-demand daily 0.75 2025-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/93272126-0402-4dae-80c3-c4de1ac5e253/DJC_on_Demand_Logo.png DJC on Demand - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/430897de-a08e-4e75-b49b-5d58f1af1115/DJC+Nashville+2022 DJC on Demand - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/45ee3693-9a61-4743-b740-3d8146758fc8/DJC+on+Demand+2021 DJC on Demand - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thedjcollectiveofficial.com/djc2026-recharge daily 0.75 2026-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/c23eef97-fd0f-4b55-8e8c-a41d7d97bcc0/RALEIGH+2026.png DJC2026 Recharge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/83f3b72f-73fd-4a17-87f4-9484c01dad14/__Brian_B_web_700px.jpg DJC2026 Recharge - Brian B Luxury Travel DJ Extraordinaire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/ea9770ba-076e-46f6-9974-7a2d4eaeb4f9/Joe-Bunn.png DJC2026 Recharge - Joe Bunn The DJ’s Vault / Crate Hackers Founder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1699728123822-AZCG4NGV72P2DQLZRFB1/Jason+Jani+headshot.png DJC2026 Recharge - Jason Jani SCE Event Group https://www.thedjcollectiveofficial.com/djc2025-recharge-agenda daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://www.thedjcollectiveofficial.com/djc-2026-schedule daily 0.75 2026-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/7c6431eb-5efa-4606-92b0-7fe8e9809be9/SUNDAY+SOCIAL.png DJC 2026 Schedule - CLOCKWORK TOTALLY OPTIONAL / HIGHLY RECOMMENDED You made it to Raleigh. Now what? Sunday is officially an arrival day, so there’s nothing you have to be at. Get checked in, grab dinner, explore a little, and get ready for Monday. But if you're looking for us, we'll be at Clockwork. Come by anytime between 8–11 PM for a drink, say hello to some familiar faces, and start meeting the people you'll be spending the next couple of days with. DJ Mark T and a rotating crew of DJs will be on the decks throughout the night. And our friends Drew & Fuse have a little sponsored surprise planned for the evening that we're keeping under wraps for now. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby, so grab dinner beforehand and wander over when you're ready. No agenda. No official kickoff. Just a really good excuse to start Recharge a night early. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/79bfad37-ae74-4572-9cd7-3d6f7be99a1e/THE+WARM-UP.png DJC 2026 Schedule - THE WARM UP PRE-FUNCTION SPACE / FOYER | COFFEE / MUSIC / FIRST HELLOS Get checked in, grab your credentials and a few things from us, then grab a coffee, find some familiar faces, and meet a few new ones before we officially get underway. We know most DJs aren't exactly morning people. And Monday mornings? That's asking a lot. So we're doing everything we can to help with your case of the Mondays. DJ Chelli will be on the decks, the coffee will be hot, and we'll have something sweet waiting for you that we're probably more excited about than we should be. You've got 45 minutes. Caffeinate accordingly. Music by DJ Chelli · Presented by RCF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/30802794-dc98-4da9-9d03-e76d58468918/THE+STATE+OF+THE+INDUSTRY.png DJC 2026 Schedule - THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY BRIAN B · JOE BUNN · JASON JANI THREE PERSPECTIVES / ONE INDUSTRY / WHAT'S NEXT Every year, we start Recharge by asking the same big question: Where is the DJ industry headed next? It's our annual opening Stool Session - a DJC format that's pretty literal: three guys, three stools, three individual takes. Brian B, Joe Bunn, and Jason Jani each get 10 minutes to share what they're seeing, what they think is changing, and where DJs should be putting their attention in the year ahead. No shared notes. No coordinated answers. And usually, three very different takes. Is it partly looking into a crystal ball? Sure. But after years of doing this session, our track record isn't too shabby. Then we'll open it up for 30 minutes of questions, challenges, and conversation. Three takes on where we're headed and what might be worth doing about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/eb1b7003-ac4d-4353-9ef6-0e64d15aafe4/THE+LONG+GAME+TOM+GAMBUZZA.png DJC 2026 Schedule - THE LONG GAME TOM GAMBUZZA BUSINESS / MONEY / LEADERSHIP Decisions That Define Your DJ Business What would you do if you had to make the decision before knowing how the story ends? In this interactive, case-based session, you'll step inside the pivotal decisions of a growing entertainment company—from pricing pressure and hiring to reinvestment, cash flow, and the tension between growth and stability. At each turning point, you'll decide what you would do before discovering what actually happened. This isn't a finance lecture. It's a look at how seemingly small decisions compound over time and what changes when you start thinking like a CEO, not just a DJ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/df893e5a-9824-45e8-83e4-ff3141710ce5/FROM+DJ+TO+EVENT+CREATOR+DJ+HAMPSTERDANCE.png DJC 2026 Schedule - FROM DJ TO EVENT CREATOR DJ HAMPSTERDANCE + BRIAN B FIRESIDE CHAT / OWNED EVENTS / NEW REVENUE What if the weddings and private events weren't the core of your business but the gravy? DJ HampsterDance has built a business model that looks very different from most in our industry: he creates and promotes his own monthly events, regularly putting 800–1,000+ people through the doors. In this fireside chat, Brian B gets under the hood of how he's built it. From why he started throwing his own events and how he markets them to execution, financials, and extending the life of each event through content, they'll dig into what's worked, what hasn't, and what a DJ in another market would need to consider before trying it themselves. It's a look at what can happen when you stop waiting to be booked for the event and start creating the event yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/475a7428-a23d-4f46-bb83-2747743ad864/THE+BOOKING+AFTER+THE+BOOKING+CP+HEDA.png DJC 2026 Schedule - THE BOOKING AFTER THE BOOKING CP HEDA · ESSTART.COM REVENUE / CLIENT VALUE / SPONSORED SESSION You've already done the hard part: you booked the client. But that doesn't have to be where the opportunity ends. In this fast-paced session, CP Heda shares practical ways DJs can generate additional revenue from clients already on their calendar without finding another lead or booking another event. He'll also introduce a new approach to generating more client reviews, creating value that can continue working for your business long after the event is over. Because sometimes the next opportunity isn't another client. It's the one you already have. Presented by EsStart.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/839d4c10-ee62-4a05-89a2-c891fcaa7b68/Lunch.png DJC 2026 Schedule - LUNCH GOOD GRUB. GOOD PEOPLE. Lunch is included. Grab some food, meet somebody new, and enjoy a little time away from the stage. And yes, we have a little something planned for where you sit. It'll make sense when lunch starts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/4d4f56c6-5213-4dfd-9ffb-ffb0c7a62b97/TWO+SHOWS.+ONE+STAGE.png DJC 2026 Schedule - TWO SHOWS ONE STAGE BEYOND THE DJ BOOTH × DREW & FUSE SHOW LIVE PODCAST / MUSIC / AUDIENCE Q+A Two podcasts. Four DJs. Back-to-back live recordings and this time, the audience is part of the show. Beyond the DJ Booth and the Drew & Fuse Show take over the Recharge stage for two live episodes featuring some of the segments listeners know best, plenty of conversation about the music we're actually playing, and questions taken straight from the audience.Each show will bring something a little different. There will be a few surprises. And unlike your normal podcast listening experience, yelling your opinion at this one might actually get you an answer. Featuring Brian B, Joe Bunn, Drew Pierce + Fusemania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/716f6a4c-a4b0-4f3c-8d4e-7f85c4e7d10d/GETTING+BRANDED+JACK+KRISTIAN.png DJC 2026 Schedule - GETTING BRANDED JACK KRISTIAN BRAND PARTNERSHIPS / POSITIONING / OPPORTUNITY Free gear is nice. A real brand partnership is something entirely different. Jack Kristian has built relationships with recognizable brands by understanding how to make himself valuable beyond the DJ booth. In this session, he'll break down what companies actually look for, how to position yourself for the right opportunities, and what it takes to turn a one-off collaboration into a meaningful partnership. And yes, at one point this involved a mustache brand. Because there may be companies willing to invest in what you've built, you just need to give them a reason to notice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/4ad9509b-515c-40d1-b6c5-0957e197f899/MAKING+IT+WITHOUT+LOSING+IT+JESS+EKSTROM.png DJC 2026 Schedule - MAKING IT WITHOUT LOSING IT JESS EKSTROM · KEYNOTE AMBITION / FULFILLMENT / SUCCESS There's always another goal to chase, another level to reach, another thing that needs your attention. But what happens when the drive that helped build your success starts making it harder to actually enjoy it? Drawing from her new book, Making It Without Losing It, Jess Ekstrom explores how ambitious people can keep pursuing meaningful work without letting the pursuit consume them. She'll unpack the patterns that keep us constantly chasing "what's next," how to rethink our relationship with achievement, and how to stay motivated while actually enjoying where we are right now. It's a conversation about ambition, fulfillment, and building a version of success you actually want to live inside. PLUS: Every DJC Recharge attendee will receive a complimentary copy of Jess's new book to take home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/5a5fb1eb-b683-4434-93e5-0e858c2c9f50/THREE+PERSPECTIVES.png DJC 2026 Schedule - THREE PERSPECTIVES BRIAN B · JOE BUNN · JASON JANI ONE TOPIC / THREE TAKES / NO SCRIPT Why hear one answer when you can hear three? It's our Stool Session format: three guys, three stools, and three individual takes on a topic DJC attendees have told us they want to hear about. Brian B, Joe Bunn, and Jason Jani each get 10 minutes to give their take with no idea what the other two are going to say. And that's kind of the point. Three successful DJ company owners. Three different businesses, experiences, and ways of thinking. We don't always agree, and there's no attempt to manufacture a single "right" answer. After all three takes, we'll open it up for 30 minutes of questions, pushback, and follow-ups. One topic. Three takes. You decide what you take from it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/54c274f0-3c95-4891-9795-8ac2c1433505/CONNECTION+SESSION+%231.png DJC 2026 Schedule - CONNECTION SESSION #1 DJC-CURATED CONVERSATION NEW PEOPLE / FRESH IDEAS / REAL CONVERSATION Same event. New voices. We'll break into smaller groups, each hosted by a moderator selected by DJC and each tackling the same DJC-curated topic. The topic stays under wraps until the session begins. The goal is simple: hear how other DJs think, share what's worked for you, challenge an idea or two, and connect with people you might not have crossed paths with otherwise. We'll provide the topic and the moderator. You bring the conversation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/9aa6bf59-5961-4c5e-88ae-dc824cab1a00/THE+PORCH+HANG+DJ+PINKE.png DJC 2026 Schedule - BEATS & BEVIES FEATURING DJ PINKE MUSIC / DRINKS / DAY ONE WIND-DOWN Day One education is officially done. Before everyone scatters for dinner, we're hanging for another hour. DJ Pinke takes over the music while we crack open the Topo Chicos, White Claws, Coronas, anIPA or two, plus plenty of non-alcoholic options. Grab a drink, catch up with someone you met during the day, and give your brain a minute before heading out for dinner and Sundaes on a Monday later that night. Weather permitting, we'll be outside under the café lights. If Raleigh has other ideas, we'll pivot. Beats by Pinke. Bevies on us. Dinner is up to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/a7982fef-55fb-49e3-9665-0d797a78e298/Web+Schedule+-+Sundaes+on+a+Monday.png DJC 2026 Schedule - SUNDAES ON A MONDAY 8:30 PM–12:00 AM · WILCO MUSIC / ICE CREAM / MONDAY NIGHT DONE RIGHT Sundaes on a Monday? Sure. Why not. After dinner, meet us at Wilco as our friends from the Drew & Fuse Show take over Monday night with DJs, drinks, and legit ice cream sundaes on them. We'll kick things off with one lucky DJ selected through the Drew & Fuse Show getting a 30-minute opening set. From there, the decks get handed over to DJ JD, Matt Fly, and Drew &Fuse themselves for a DAFS B2B set. Come for the music. Stay for the sundae. Or come for the sundae and accidentally stay for the music. We're not judging. We're starting late enough for you to grab dinner first and wrapping at midnight because Tuesday morning is still very much a thing. Four sets. Ice cream on DAFS. Sundaes on a Monday. Presented by the Drew & Fuse Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/7d501982-467c-45bf-b251-e5cd45a67cca/RECHARGE+CIRCLES.png DJC 2026 Schedule - RECHARGE CIRCLES ATTENDEE-LED CONVERSATIONS SHARED KNOWLEDGE / SMALL GROUPS / PICK YOUR TOPICS Some of the best stuff at Recharge won't come from the stage. There's a lot of experience coming to Raleigh and everyone has something they know, something they're figuring out, or something worth talking about. Recharge Circles turn that collective knowledge into small-group conversations hosted by people attending DJC. The topics come directly from attendee submissions: things someone can help others with, questions they want to explore, and conversations they think are worth having. Ahead of the Recharge, you'll select the Circles you want to be part of. Then Tuesday morning, you'll jump into two of those conversations back-to-back. No presentations. No slide decks. Just people sharing what they know, asking better questions, and learning from each other. RECHARGE CIRCLES — ROUND 1 Your first conversation of the morning. RECHARGE CIRCLES — ROUND 2 New topic. New group. Go again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/0cd083f0-1acb-4f7a-a33c-5392392abd91/CONNECTION+SESSION+%232.png DJC 2026 Schedule - CONNECTION SESSION #2 DJC-CURATED CONVERSATION NEW PEOPLE / FRESH IDEAS / REAL CONVERSATION New day. New voices. New topic. We're mixing things up again. You'll join a new small group hosted by a moderator selected by DJC, with everyone tackling the same DJC-curated topic. Just like Monday, we're keeping the topic under wraps until the session begins. Hear how other DJs think. Share what's worked for you. Challenge an idea or two. And connect with another group of people you might not have crossed paths with otherwise. We'll provide the topic and the moderator. You bring the conversation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1125ae86-4f75-46e4-b0b5-85b41224b268/BACK+TOGETHER.png DJC 2026 Schedule - BACK TOGETHER BRIAN B · JOE BUNN · JASON JANI DAY TWO / QUICK RESET / WHAT'S AHEAD After a morning spent in smaller groups, DJ Nick Nystrom brings us back together and we get the main stage rolling again. Brian B, Joe Bunn, and Jason Jani will hit a few highlights from Day One, check in on what came out of the morning's conversations, and tee up what's ahead for the rest of Recharge. Nothing lengthy. We still have plenty to get to. Day Two. Let's keep it moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/0e48a50d-3816-43ef-9b6d-00b82e84286a/BETWEEN+THE+CONFERENCES+JOHN+ROACH.png DJC 2026 Schedule - BETWEEN THE CONFERENCES JOHN ROACH · THE DJ'S VAULT CONTINUING EDUCATION / COMMUNITY / SPONSORED SESSION You come to a conference. You take notes. You get inspired. You head home ready to change everything. Then Wednesday happens. In this short session, John Roach looks at what it takes to keep learning once the conference badge comes off - from continually sharpening your skills to staying connected in a business that can sometimes feel surprisingly isolating. He'll also share how The DJ's Vault is building a place for that learning, accountability, and community to continue throughout the year, including a first look at its newly redesigned platform. Because the best idea you hear at Recharge only matters if you do something with it after the Recharge. Presented by The DJ's Vault https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/9f9d42f0-ceb4-4d68-b1bb-a1514fdc80b4/THE+FIRST+REPLY+IS+ONLY+THE+BEGINNING.png DJC 2026 Schedule - THE FIRST REPLY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING CRAIG LOFTIS + NATE ACOSTA + LOGAN SMITH LEAD FOLLOW-UP / SALES / SPONSORED SESSION Getting the lead isn't always the problem. It's everything that happens after the first reply. For established multi-ops, the questions, follow-up, back-and-forth, and chasing can quickly land right back on the owner's plate and good leads can get lost along the way. Craig Loftis of LeadExcess sits down with Nate Acosta and Logan Smith to unpack what they changed, what worked, what didn't, and what the numbers look like now. No hypothetical sales funnel. Two working DJ companies sharing what actually happened and what they'd do differently knowing what they know now. Because sometimes you don't need more leads. You need to do more with the ones you already have. Presented by LeadExcess https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/e2cd6451-b1be-4ebc-910d-414d7a27e340/LUNCH+%281%29.png DJC 2026 Schedule - LUNCH GOOD GRUB. GOOD COMPANY. Grab some food, pull up a chair, and spend some time with whoever you want. Catch up with an old friend. Keep a conversation going from the morning. Sit with somebody you just met. Or finally connect with someone you've been meaning to track down since you got here. No agenda. Just lunch and good people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/2ec3011b-f1dc-4c76-b0c0-40f7e7eb36a2/BEYOND+THE+PROMPT.png DJC 2026 Schedule - BEYOND THE PROMPT NATE ACOSTA · JOHN BUYCKS · ERIC JAEGER Hosted by Jason Jani AI / WORKFLOWS / AUTOMATION Yes, we know AI can write your Instagram caption. We're not talking about that. Nate Acosta, John Buycks, and Eric Jaeger are using AI in very different (and much deeper) ways to rethink how work actually gets done. Different tools. Different platforms. Different problems they're solving. Each will get 10 minutes to show what they're actually using, how it fits into their workflow, and what it's allowing them to do more intentionally, efficiently, and at a level that simply wasn't practical before. And we're intentionally spending very little time on ChatGPT. You've probably heard that session already. After all three demos, Jason Jani will open it up for questions. Less "look what AI can do." More "here's what I'm actually doing with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/e2171c53-d389-4750-9dc5-7ce62d5316f8/LIGHTS+AT+FULL.png DJC 2026 Schedule - LIGHTS AT FULL BRENT SCHMIDT + BRIAN SMITH LIGHTING / DESIGN / EXECUTION Lighting tends to get the short end of the stick at DJ education events. We're fixing that. Brent Schmidt and Brian Smith, the working DJs behind the Lights At Full podcast, are bringing lighting back into the conversation - from design and practical application to the decisions that can completely change how an event looks, feels, and comes to life. This won't just be about fixtures and gear. It's about thinking more intentionally about lighting, understanding what actually works, and recognizing the difference between simply having lights and using them well. Because great lighting shouldn't be an afterthought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/ab85a300-57af-44eb-8ef3-f91450bd681f/TAKE+15+-+Breaktime.png DJC 2026 Schedule - TAKE 15 CHECK OUT FOR A MINUTE Check the email. Return the text. Stretch your legs. Refill the coffee. Hit the bathroom. Call home. Stare at a wall if that's what you need. You've got 15 minutes. We'll see you back here when the clock runs out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/828df441-593d-44cb-a617-4d8891df79b6/REVENUE+IS+VANITY.+CASH+FLOW+IS+REALITY.+RICH+CRANSTON.png DJC 2026 Schedule - REVENUE IS VANITY. CASH FLOW IS REALITY. RICH CRANSTON FINANCE / CASH FLOW / BUILDING WEALTH You just booked a $3,000 wedding. Cool. Now where does that money actually go? Before you can answer that, you have to understand how one booking fits into the bigger financial picture of your business. Rich Cranston will break down a practical system for giving every dollar a job. From taxes and operating expenses to profit, equipment, savings, investing and showing how once you understand your annual cash flow, it can change the decisions you make event by event. Because what you book and what you actually keep are two very different numbers. The goal isn't just to make more money. It's to know what to do with it when you do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/58cb54a1-05ac-4624-80d4-5eb6fe895883/WhatsApp+Image+2026-09-10+at+11.27.46.jpg DJC 2026 Schedule - NOT DONE YET: BUILT TO FAIL. DESIGNED TO SUCCEED. ASHLEY LIU KIRKMAN GOALS / RESILIENCE / ADAPTABILITY Plans fail. That doesn’t mean you have to. Ashley Liu Kirkman knows both sides of the business world - as a corporate executive and a small business owner. And she’s learned that even the best-laid plans rarely survive exactly as intended. In this session, Ashley will challenge the idea that success comes from simply setting the right goal and following a rigid roadmap to get there. Instead, she’ll share a more dynamic approach built around knowing where you’re going, adapting when things inevitably change, and resetting when something doesn’t go according to plan. Because the goal isn’t to build a plan that can’t fail. It’s to become someone who knows what to do when it does. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/1fc1e4ad-592c-4418-bc57-b7aa2440b0f3/DOWN+THE+RABBIT+HOLE+DOMINICK+PIRONE.png DJC 2026 Schedule - DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE DOMINICK PIRONE AI / BUILDING / AUTOMATION / DEEP DIVE We already showed you that AI goes a lot further than writing captions. Now we're going deeper. Dominick Pirone has spent a lot of time experimenting with where this technology is headed and, more importantly, figuring out how DJs can actually put it to work. From smarter workflows and automation to building tools that previously would have required a developer, this is where AI starts becoming less of an assistant and more of an operating system for how you work. We're giving Dominick nearly 45 minutes for a reason. This isn't AI 101. It's a deeper look at what's possible right now, what he's actually building and using, and where he believes DJs should be paying attention next. Bring your laptop. Bring your questions. And maybe buckle up a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/36748fcb-8f34-4c14-b31f-8d7780f5d914/THREE+PERSPECTIVES+%281%29.png DJC 2026 Schedule - THREE PERSPECTIVES BRIAN B · JOE BUNN · JASON JANI ONE TOPIC / THREE TAKES / NO SCRIPT One more topic. Three more takes. For our final Stool Session of this year’s Recharge, Brian B, Joe Bunn, and Jason Jani each get 10 minutes to tackle one last attendee-driven topic with no shared notes and no idea where the other two are going with it. Three businesses. Three different ways of thinking. And probably three different answers. Then we'll open it up for questions, pushback, and follow-ups. One last topic. Three takes. No need to agree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/5a5fb1eb-b683-4434-93e5-0e858c2c9f50/THREE+PERSPECTIVES.png DJC 2026 Schedule - ASK US ANYTHING BRIAN B · JOE BUNN · JASON JANI YOUR QUESTIONS / OUR ANSWERS / NOTHING OFF THE TABLE Two days. A lot of ideas. There's probably still something you want to ask. So before we call the education portion of Recharge complete, we're handing the conversation over to you. Business. Music. Clients. Pricing. Hiring. Events. DJC. Something you heard over the last two days that you want us to go deeper on. Or something we somehow never got to at all. No prepared topic. No presentation. If there's something you want to leave this year’s DJC Recharge knowing, this is your chance to ask. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/876b1dad-3428-4fcf-8baa-44d2083637a4/CLOSING+NIGHT+PARTY.png DJC 2026 Schedule - CLOSING NIGHT PARTY THE GROVE AT CITY MARKET · 9:00–11:00 PM MUSIC / DANCE FLOOR / ONE LAST NIGHT The notebooks are closed. Now we do what we do. Meet us at The Grove at City Market for one last night together and this time, the only thing on the agenda is music. Two DJs. Two sets. Two hours to dance, hang, and put a proper exclamation point on Recharge. Featuring DJ HampsterDance + Andrew Hypes (Justin Timberlake’s Tour DJ). Grab dinner before you come - there are plenty of great spots within walking distance of The Grove. Then meet us at 9. Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. We spent two days talking about DJing. Seems only right that we end by actually doing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/d181ce9e-d710-4f63-b368-01725fbc416e/WhatsApp+Image+2026-09-10+at+11.30.32.jpg DJC 2026 Schedule - ONE MORE CUP COFFEE WITH VIBO · 9:00 AM COFFEE / CONVERSATION / ONE LAST HANG Not quite ready to say goodbye? Neither are we. Before everyone starts heading home, VIBO is picking up the coffee at Iris Coffee Lab. Grab a cup, recap the last couple of days, continue a conversation you didn't quite finish, or just hang with the crew one more time before everyone starts scattering. It's casual. Come when you can. Stay as long as your travel plans allow. One more coffee before we call it a Recharge. Coffee provided by VIBO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ceeafc0bbd1b30001a7936a/d165254f-3258-49bb-9ce4-1cbf2cb3b8aa/THAT%27S+A+WRAP...+FOR+NOW.png DJC 2026 Schedule - VIP ONE-ON-ONES 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · VIP ATTENDEES YOUR TIME / YOUR QUESTIONS VIPs, you've got one more thing before you go. DJC 2026 Schedule Website FINAL.docx Wednesday morning is reserved for one-on-one time with your selected DJC founder. Bring the question, problem, idea, decision, or business challenge you want another set of eyes on and use the time however it's most valuable to you. No presentation. No predetermined topic. Just dedicated time to talk about what matters most to you. VIP attendees will receive details about their individual time and location.