Parties
Join us after the show each day for a drink and continued networking with other industry professionals!
Wednesday
January 29, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM:
Brews and Badges Party, Castillo Fort
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The night before MTE opens, the energy is too revved up to not start the celebrations. Brews and Badges is a great way to reconnect with your PDR and Detailing cohorts, unwind after the day-long 101 sessions, or, if you are new, experience just how much fun MTE is going to be. Pick up your event badges during this party, and have a beer on us! Drink tickets are provided. It is not open-bar.
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Thursday
January 30, 5:00 PM– 6:00 PM:
People of the Year Awards, Lawn outside the Exhibit Hall
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Once Education Day is complete, it's time to relax and celebrate the People of the Year (POY) Awards. This is no formal event. It's an outdoor celebration with beer and industry friends. MTE will announce the People of the Year along with the Golden Mic Award. This is the number one destination for networking at MTE. Drink tickets are provided. It is not open-bar.
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Thursday
January 30, 8:00 PM– 10:00 PM:
The After AFTER Party, Courtyard Orlando Pool Bar
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MTE attendees have never been done celebrating and networking after the POY Awards, so we've introduced an all-new After AFTER party to keep the conversations going.
This is an ideal event for attendees staying at the Courtyard, and we fully expect party-goers to drink the bar dry while connecting with industry professionals. Drink tickets are provided. It is not open-bar.
Friday
January 31, 5:00 PM– 7:00 PM:
Community Reception (80s Night!)
Lawn Outside the Exhibit Hall
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Big hair. Bright colors. And Beer Kegs! Dress up in your best 80s-inspired outfit and join us for an incredible night laughing and head-banging with your fellow PDR and detailing attendees while an incredible 80s cover band ensures a hard rock evening. This party is all about celebrating the community of our industry! While we will be providing drink tickets and the event is not open-bar, this party historically guzzles 7-9 kegs of beer for the evening. Don't miss out on the fun!
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Saturday
February 1, 4:30 PM:
Competition Awards
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While winners for the Dent Olympics, Tag Team event and the all-new Detailing Competition are being tallied, this wind-down awards event gives MTE attendees one last opportunity to connect. Be here to celebrate in person with the incredible industry talents winning this year's competition! This is a full cash bar only.