PhotoshopWorld Info - Part 3: Special Events

At PhotoshopWorld there are a number of Special Events that you should attend.

The Opening Keynote

Thursday Oct 1, 9am-10am

The Keynote is the number one item to put on your agenda. It is held the first day of the conference and is where all the attendees of PhotoshopWorld gather to hear the PhotoshopGuys kick off the Expo and the Events. THe keynote is held about 8am or 9am.

The Guru Awards

Thursday Oct 1, Opening Keynote

The Guru awards are the Awards given to people who have entered their artwork in a specific category.

The awards are open to all attendees of PhotoshopWorld and entries can be submitted on the website

The winners will receive a grand prize of great items from the sponsors.

The Photoshop Hall of Fame.

Thursday during the Opening Keynote

Photographers, educators, artists, and Adobe users - these are the people who have pushed Photoshop to new heights. For all their work creating, testing, and teaching others how to use all the latest Photoshop advances, a select few are honored by inducting them into the Photoshop Hall of Fame. Formed by NAPP, the Photoshop Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals whose contributions to the business, education, development, and art of Adobe Photoshop have enduring value.

Portfolio Reviews

Thursday Oct 1 - All Day

As a Photoshop World conference attendee, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get one-on-one instructive feedback as your portfolio is reviewed by some of the most highly acclaimed professional photographers in the industry today. Not only will they review your work, but you'll learn important portfolio tips, including which images are hitting home runs, which need to sit on the sidelines, which should open, and finally which should close the portfolio.

Portfolio reviews are free to full conference attendees, but time slots are very limited and reservations in advance are required. You will not be assigned a time slot until just before the

conference and you must sign up by 2 weeks before the conference or be added to a wait list.

The Art of Digital Photography

Friday Oct 2 - 7:15pm - 9:15pm

I have not attended this event before so here is the description from the PhotoshopWorld website.

This is a night of pure magic. It's where some of the world's leading digital photographers come together, on one stage, for an evening that you'll be talking about for years. Be right there as these gifted artists put Photoshop aside to focus solely on the creativity and art behind their brilliant photography.This is without a doubt one of the most inspirational, moving, and most talked about sessions in Photoshop World history, and if you've never had a chance to witness the passion, the emotion, the tears, and the laughter that truly amazing photographers can bring through their work, then you've got to be there for this night you'll never forget.

All conference attendees are invited to join some of the world's most celebrated masters, and the true living legends of photography, including Jay Maisel, Julieanne Kost, John Paul Caponigro, Joe McNally, Moose Peterson, Joe Glyda, and Jim DiVitale as they bring their amazing talents together for a night of pure magic. Be there as it unfolds in this special, free, after-hours event.

Dinner with a Stranger

Thursday, October 1st

An important part of the Photoshop World experience is making new friends, and if you're coming to Photoshop World by yourself, we've got a great way to do just that. It's called "Dinner with a Stranger"

PhotoshopWorld After Hours Party

Thursday, October 1st from 8:00-11:00pm

There's no better way to let loose, unwind, and relax after a busy day of learning the latest Photoshop techniques than to join your fellow conference attendees - as well as the Photoshop World instructors - at the Photoshop World After-Hours Party!The House Of Blues inside The

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(877) 632-7600
House Of Blues Las Vegas

Your party ticket includes a party buffet, two drink tickets, and exciting live entertainment from Scott Kelby's Big Electric Cat band.

Midnight Madness

Friday, October 2nd

Hosted by Scott Kelby, Terry White, Rod Harlan and Larry Becker

Dubbed as the session for "Photoshop freaks who just can't sleep," Photoshop Midnight Madness has become legendary in the world of training conferences. If you're lucky enough to snag a ticket to this late-night Photoshop love fest , you're in for a hilarious night of wild surprises, tons of prizes, howls of laughter, and loads of fun.

This night of no-holds-barred Photoshop mayhem is definitely the hottest ticket at the conference - delivering non-stop music, madness, contests, and partying is hosted by the conference ringmaster himself, Scott Kelby.

Only 200 tickets are given out for Midnight Madness. We’ll be handing out tickets at a location that will announced soon.