DeafNation World Expo

Come and be part of the 5th DeafNation World Expo at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, located in Las Vegas, Nevada—a premier destination for bringing Deaf communities from around the globe together. Prepare for an unforgettable week loaded with exhibitions, sessions, entertainment, presentations, and networking opportunities, making this one of the most remarkable events you’ll ever experience!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
9:00 am: Opening to the Public (Wristband Available at Door)
9:00 am – 10:30 am: DeafNation Videos
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Viva Las Freeze: Tive your Box & Win Big!
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Beyond Borders: Deaf Women Defining Tomorrow with Keoleboge Khumoetsile, Cheng Hai Ping, and Wendy Adams
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: How AI can bridge the Deaf and Hearing Worlds Sponsored by Sorenson
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: The Power of Auslan: A Story of Resilience, Passion & Success by David Grant
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Astrology in Your Hands with Divine by Jeanne
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Comedy Show by Brad Klein Sponsored by Nagish
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Creating Deaf-Friendly Artistic Spaces with Handspeak by Handspeak
2:00 pm-2:30 pm: Jarrod vs. Wayne: The Convo Showdown
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm The USA vs. Germany Experience by Nicole Gehrcke and Pinky Aiello
3:00 pm-3:30 pm: Empowering Deaf Communities and Education Through Artificial Intelligence with Parker Kennedy, Jeffrey S. Bravin, and Sarah Glenn-Smith
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Adapting History Through Deaf Lens with Joseph Josselyn Sponsored by Deaf Missions
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Issa VIBE with Wawa! Sponsored by ZP
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm: Drawing Prizes by Events Sponsors and Exhibitors
5:00 pm: DeafNation World Expo Closed
6:00 pm: World Deaf Poker Championships
8:00 pm to 12:00 am: DeafNation World Pool Event at the Westgate Pool (Open from 8 pm to 8:15 pm to the people who are staying at Westgate Resort, then opens to the public from 8:15 pm to 12 am based on availability.)

THURSDAY, JULY 24
9:00 am: Opening to the Public (Wristband Available at Door)
9:00 am-10:30 am: DeafNation Videos
10:30 am-11:00 am: Deaf Creators, Loud Impact: Thriving in Social Media With Justin Loncar, Rocco Bauer, and The Vich Fam
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Ubiduo 3 with Kenny Gonzales Sponsored by sComm
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Whose Sign Is it Anyway Sponsored by Sorenson
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Incorporating Arts in STEM Classroom with Fred Beam
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Paving the Way: Deaf Politicians Worldwide with Sunita Thapa, and Steven Snow
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Win or Womp! – A Live Game Show sponsored by Nagish
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Rooted & Rising: Native Deaf Power Through Decolonization by Sarah Young Bear-Brown and Danny Lucero
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: What are American Insects and Spiders by Dirk Rohwedder
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: DeafBlind Dance as Empowered Expression by Brandy Mimms and Sarah Ysordia
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Win with Magenta Sponsored by T-Mobile Accessibility
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Sho Sum Luv with Wawa! Sponsored by ZP
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm: Drawing Prizes by Events Sponsors and Exhibitors
5:00 pm: DeafNation World Expo Closed
5 pm to 7 pm: Exhibitor Tear Down.
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Wawa’s World: Better Together Bash Sponsored by ZP at The International Bar (Westgate Hotel)