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Hands-On Custom Foam Latex Mask Workshop (Sock Mask) (Room Hands-On Workshop)

17 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Hands-On Workshop (requires additional ticket)

Speaker(s): Michael Burnett
Join Special Makeup Effects Artist & Designer Michael Burnett for this hands on, make-n-take workshop. Suitable for all skill levels from begin... More...

Haunt Marketing Revolution - 13 Killer Digital Marketing Tips to Conquer Your Competition (Conference Room #2)

17 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Ernest Corder ; Tyler Barnett
Were your ticket lines overflowing last season? Did you have to scramble and extend your queue? Some haunted attractions did! In this class you'... More...

Keeping Control- Fright Ideas in Your Haunt & Escape Room (Conference Room #1)

17 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Escape Games

Speaker(s): Tod Ardoin ; Tori Ardoin Leonard
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Making a Singing Bust Using a Smartphone, 3D Printer, and a LED Projector (Conference Room #3)

17 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): Jeff & Chris Davis
This seminar will walk you through the process of making a singing bust using a 3D Scanning phone app that uses photogrammetry and then using a 3D ... More...

Perspective Taking and the Framing Effect: Ensuring Guests See What You Want Them to See (Conference Room #4)

17 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Margee Kerr
We know "Save 15%" sounds a lot better than "Pay 85%", that's the framing effect at work and it's a powerful bias that ... More...

Event Safety and Security (Room Snake Pit)

17 Jan 20
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Caroline Wells ; John Tarpley ; Tod Ardoin
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Be Weird, Make Money: Social Media for your Halloween Business (Conference Room #3)

17 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Kimberly Stewart
So you’ve got your awesome Halloween business- but how and where to find the eyeballs of the people who WANT what you’re offering? Soci... More...

Queue Line Acting: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility (Conference Room #2)

17 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Actor Management/Training

Speaker(s): Margaret Blackburn ; Terry Rook
The Queue Line Actor position has been historically one of the most coveted actor positions in the haunt industry. Whether you’re an aspiring... More...

Retaining Your Monsters When October Ends (Conference Room #1)

17 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Actor Management/Training

Speaker(s): Tiphfennie Yao
You just finished an amazing October and developed a cohesive team but what happens to your cast after season? What are ways that you can keep you ... More...

When the Real Nightmares Begin – An Active Shooter at Your Haunted Attraction (Conference Room #4)

17 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Tod Ardoin
Presenter – Tod Ardoin The topic is never easy to deal with, but in these changing times it is an increasingly necessary one. Are ... More...

Avoid This Scare: Makeup Safety Contemplations (Conference Room #3)

17 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Makeup & Prosthetics

Speaker(s): Brian Jackson
The authentic appearance of riveting characters in haunts is the goal of every make-up artist and haunt owner. Additionally, it’s such realis... More...

Cheap Scares: Maximum Fright Factor on a Budget! (Conference Room #1)

17 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Leonard Pickel
Darkness, Creativity, and Realism are the low budget Haunter’s best allies in the hunt for high fright! By utilizing these elements to the fu... More...

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring & Casting Your Haunt (Conference Room #4)

17 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Actor Management/Training

Speaker(s): Caroline Wells
This class will take you through the process of hiring from interview and audition to casting your character roles. More...

How to Be a Leader, Not Just a Manager (Conference Room #2)

17 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Peter Corbett
Creating a haunt that keeps your staff motivated and encouraged starts from the top down. We all strive to be effective managers, ensuring our prod... More...

Circular Haunting, Getting the Most Scares per Square Foot! (Conference Room #3)

17 Jan 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Alex Lohmann
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From Naughty to Nice: Transforming Haunts into Holiday Houses (Conference Room #1)

17 Jan 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): Phil Raybourn
Join Creative Director Phil Raybourn as he takes you on a journey to turn your haunt investment into more than just a Krampus attraction. With prop... More...

Who Are You Not Right For? Understanding Your Competitive Differentiator (Conference Room #4)

17 Jan 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Philip Hernandez
Today, power means knowing what to ignore. Without a differentiator, guests ignore you. This session discusses the concept of competitive different... More...

Animatronic Eyes (Conference Room #1)

18 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): David Gentry
An exploration of animatronic eye design, including examples of both the latest video-based and mechanical mechanisms and how the emotional impac... More...

Deep Themed Character & Actor Development (Conference Room #3)

18 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Actor Management/Training

Speaker(s): David D. Jones
Rich and developed characters immerse and enjoin clients into your event and story, increasing client satisfaction and retention. We will help you ... More...

Getting Started: Turning Your Dreams of Haunting Into Reality (Conference Room #2)

18 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Leonard Pickel
In this fast moving session haunt industry icon Leonard Pickel will outline what attendees can do now to start their journey toward opening their f... More...

Haunt Marketing Revolution - Evolve Your Creative, Elevate Your Brand (Conference Room #4)

18 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Laura Kilpatrick ; Patrick Stanger
The long-term success of any business always begins with the brand! Any media produced and shared by your haunted attraction has to belong, command... More...

Create Realistic, Lifelike Prop Eyes On A Budget (Room Hands-On Workshop)

18 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Hands-On Workshop (requires additional ticket)

Speaker(s): Michael Burnett
They say that the eyes are windows into the soul, and the hardest part of creating a life like looking prop, is realistic lifelike eyes. Glass eyes... More...

How Do You Measure Up? Takeaways from What the Top Theme Parks are Doing Worldwide (Conference Room #3)

18 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Philip Hernandez
In this panel, industry experts from various fields will discuss their takeaways from the first Global Halloween Theme Park Index. The research com... More...

Industrial Grade Temporary Power Systems: Indoor & Outdoor Code Compliant 125/250V Systems Explained (Conference Room #1)

18 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): Shawn McCarthy
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Micro Expressions and Body Language in Your Haunt: The Looks that Kill (Conference Room #4)

18 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Tonya Dalhaus
This interactive presentation will discuss the importance of recognizing micro-expressions and body language that can be indicators of acts of viol... More...

Escape Room Moderated Panel (Room Snake Pit)

18 Jan 20
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Roundtable

Speaker(s): Jody Watkins ; Tara Velardi
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Basic Scare Tactics: Scaring By Design (Conference Room #1)

18 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): Crystal Ramey ; Jonathan Bailey
Scaring is more than just blood, guts and boos. It takes careful planning and positioning to make the scare great. Whether you're going for the... More...

Daily Haunted Attraction Safety Inspections: Forms and Procedures (Conference Room #2)

18 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Safety & Security

Speaker(s): James Travis III
Daily inspections are key in keeping your attraction safe and running at maximum efficiency. Spotting safety issues before injuries occur should be... More...

How to Increase Profit and Improve Customer Experience at Your Attraction! (Conference Room #4)

18 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Brad Weinstein
Haunt owners spend a great deal of time and energy on the creation of their haunted event, but how much time is devoted to improving the overall cu... More...

Podcasting: The Unrealized, Low-Cost Advertising Resource (Conference Room #3)

18 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): J. Daniel Edenfield
Podcasting is everywhere and is a low-cost, often free way of advertising to potential customers. This method of advertising is unique in that it c... More...

Realistic Tombstone Workshop, Part 1

18 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Hands-On Workshop (requires additional ticket)

Speaker(s): Jeff & Chris Davis
In this 2 part, 2 hour each hands-on session, attendees will make smaller (18”x30”) tombstone just like the ones in the Davis Graveyard... More...

Monstrous Merchandise at Haunted Attractions (Conference Room #3)

18 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Scott Swenson
Join facilitator Scott Swenson for a guided brainstorming session on Merchandise for Haunted Attractions.  If you own or operate a haunt, join... More...

Tips and Tricks for Puzzle Flow (Conference Room #4)

18 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): Angie Ardoin ; Lanie Williams ; Tori Ardoin Leonard
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15 Scary Simple Ways to Make More Money (Conference Room #1)

18 Jan 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Alex Linebrink
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Demon Skeleton Skulls (Room Hands-On Workshop)

18 Jan 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Hands-On Workshop (requires additional ticket)

Speaker(s): Jeff & Chris Davis
A demon skull/statue can add instant atmosphere to any haunt scene. Create a simple demon head statue out of a skull (skeleton) and sculpting mater... More...

It's Not Real, it's Faux: Distressing Techniques for Your Haunt (Conference Room #2)

18 Jan 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): Rich Cimino
If you have ever walked through a haunted house and wondered wonder how they made what was new plywood and shiny PVC pipe only a few days ago, into... More...

Women in Haunting (Conference Room #3)

18 Jan 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Alexis Abare ; Alisa Kleckner ; Amy Hollaman ; Jennifer Lohmann ; Liz Irving ; Margee Kerr
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Do I Have to Pay $300 Month for SEO or Can I Do it Myself? Search Engine Optimization For the Rest of Us (Conference Room #3)

19 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): James Thompson
Haunters and Escape Roomers will learn the tips and tricks to SEO there own websites for the best possible ranking. You will walk away knowing how ... More...

Landing a Management Position and Thriving: The Top Ten Do’s and Don’t of Leadership (Conference Room #1)

19 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Amy Hollaman
So you’ve landed your dream job at a killer haunt, but how do you make an impact in your first year at the company and ensure you don’t... More...

Monster and Gore High Impact (Conference Room #2)

19 Jan 20
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Makeup & Prosthetics

Speaker(s): Tara Renee
This class will teach high impact painting techniques for mask and prosthetics that will help cut time and cost in half. All participants will leav... More...

Realistic Tombstone Workshop, Part 2 (Room Hands-On Workshop)

19 Jan 20
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Hands-On Workshop (requires additional ticket)

Speaker(s): Jeff & Chris Davis
In this 2 part, 2 hour each hands-on session, attendees will make smaller (18”x30”) tombstone just like the ones in the Davis Graveyard... More...

Haunt Marketing Revolution - MAD Scientists' Social Media Lab (Room Snake Pit)

19 Jan 20
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Laura Kilpatrick ; Tyler Barnett
It's ALIVE! Step into the MAD Scientists' Social Media Lab with Laura Kilpatrick, FearWorm Art Director, and Tyler Barnett, FearWorm Market... More...

Creating Haunter Associations (Conference Room #3)

19 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Troy Crivellone
In this session you will learn how I created the Northwest Haunters Association, what we do and how you can create one for your local area. I'l... More...

High Impact, Simple Make-up Effects that Won’t Break the Bank (Conference Room #1)

19 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Makeup & Prosthetics

Speaker(s): Sammit Zanelotti ; Sammit Zanelotti ; Sammit Zanelotti
In this session we will demonstrate and go over some super quick but extremely impactful make up designs and techniques to take your haunt to the n... More...

Horror Fiction and Haunted Attractions (Conference Room #2)

19 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Scott Swenson
Human beings have been telling ghost stories as long as there have been…well, human beings.  Stories have been used to entertain and to... More...

Scare Immersion (Conference Room #4)

19 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): Phil Raybourn
Join Creative Director Phil Raybourn as he dissects design and manipulates the flow of fear to show you how to immerse your guests into the worlds ... More...

Every Year… New Rules: 2018 Changes to Haunt and Escape Room Building Codes (Conference Room #2)

19 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Safety & Security

Speaker(s): Leonard Pickel
Big changes are in the works for Escape Games and Haunted Houses in the area of code compliance. The ratified 2018, the 2021 International ... More...

How to Incorporate Movie Quality Makeup into a Haunt and Create a Makeup Area that Runs Efficiently (Conference Room #1)

19 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Makeup & Prosthetics

Speaker(s): Michael Burnett
In this session, Special Makeup Effects Artist & Makeup Designer Michael Burnett will discuss materials and techniques your haunt’s makeu... More...

Interactive Attractions that Boost Revenue (Conference Room #4)

19 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Planning and Design

Speaker(s): Mike Quill
Interactivity is a growing trend in the themed entertainment industry that is difficult for haunted attractions to take advantage of. Personal inte... More...

Teamwork Makes the Screamwork - Managing your Actors as a Team (Conference Room #3)

19 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Actor Management/Training

Speaker(s): Carol Palumbo ; Kenneth Leary
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