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This schedule is the last 2007 Expo Seminar schedule.
It is left here to give you some idea of what to expect for the
2008 Pinball Expo.
| Wednesday | |
| 12:00 Noon - 12:00 Midnight |
Expo game area set-up If you are bringing games for Expo/PinBrawl, this is the ideal time to set them up. John Kosmal and the Pinbrawl volunteers will be there all day to offer help moving and setting up machines. |
| 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. | Registration in Foyer |
| 8:00 P.M. |
Bumper Blast Welcome party Bring the entire Family for an early look at some of the games that will be at Expo and get acquainted with other patrons. |
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Thursday Seminars in O'Hare Ballroom |
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| 8:00 A.M. - Midnight | Pinball Expo Registration at Foyer |
| 9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M. | Exhibitor Set-up in Grand Ballroom |
| 9:00 A.M. | Bus Departs from Lobby for Tour of Stern Pinball |
| 11:15 A.M. |
Reflections on 25 Years of Collecting Speaker Tom Taylor |
| 12:00 Noon | Break for Lunch |
| 1:00 P.M. - Midnight | Flip-out 2007 Begins |
| 1:15 P.M. |
Collectors Chronicles Speaker Rob Hayes |
| 2:00 P.M. |
Pinball in the Media - Part 2 Speaker Jim Schelberg (publisher PinGame Jounal) |
| 3:00 P.M. |
Reading Schematics for EM Troubleshooting Speaker Steve Yates |
| 4:00 P.M. |
DataEast/Sega Pinball -Fact or Fiction Speaker Orin Day |
| 6:00 P.M. - 12:00 Midnight |
Pinball Expo Exhibit Hall Opens - Thursday 6pm Art Gallery Opens On-Site Pinball Repair available in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:00 P.M. - 12:00 Midnight |
Zen Pinball Tournament For sign-up and details on this tournament, please visit Pinbrawl.org Tournament directors Josh Sharpe & John Kosmal |
| 8:00 P.M. |
Thursday Fireside Chat:
Growing Up in Pinball (O'Hare Ballroom) Featuring: Michael Gottlieb. |
| 10:00 P.M. |
Internet Get-Together Conductor Dave Marston |
| Midnight | Exhibit Hall Closes |
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Friday Seminars in O'Hare Ballroom |
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| 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
PinBrawl - 2007 World Team Pinball Championships Located in the main expo hall. Directors: Josh Sharpe & John Kosmal |
| 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 Midnight | Registration in Foyer |
| 8:15 A.M. |
Opening Remarks Speaker Rob Berk and MG Pacak |
| 8:30 A.M. |
Coffee Chat with Dr. Scott Speaker "Dr. Scott" Sheridan |
| 9:00 A.M. |
Pinball Backglass & Playfield Restoration Speaker Phoebe Smith |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Collecting Rock & Roll Themed Pinball Machines Speaker Mike Fogarty |
| 11:00 A.M. |
History & Influence of Bagatelle on Pinball Speakers Ed Nickels |
| 12:00 P.M. | Break for lunch |
| 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M. (Saturday morn) | Flip Out 2007 continues |
| 1:15 P.M. |
Medusa Speaker Wally Welch & Kevin O'Connor |
| 2:00 P.M. |
Two Pinheads Tackle a Complete Restoration Speaker Mark Bakula & Don Caldwell |
| 3:00 P.M. |
This Old Pinball - The Making of a Disaster (TOP vs. TOPcast) This seminar is rated R (please no kids). Speakers Shaggy & Norm |
| 4:00 P.M. | The Pat Lawlor Show Speaker: Pat Lawlor |
| 6:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M. (Saturday) |
Exhibit Hall Opens, Flip-Out 2007 Opens On-Site Pinball Repair available in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00 P.M. |
Friday Fireside Chat: Pat Lawlor Moderator: Gary Flower |
| Saturday | |
| 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Flip Out 2007 continues |
| 9:30 A.M. |
Direct Ink Playfields Seminar Sorcerer & Space Shuttle, from worn out to new ink & clear coats. Speaker: John Greatwich |
| 10:00 A.M. | Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop |
| 10:15 A.M. |
Development of Hyper-Bright Pinball LED Lamps Speaker: Albert Medaillon |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Reminiscing with Steve & Al & Wayne Speakers: Steve Kordek, Alvin Gottlieb & Wayne Neyens |
| 12:00 Noon | On-Site Pinball Repair in Exhibit Hall ENDS |
| 1:00 P.M. | Pinball Author, Artist & Designer Autograph Session |
| 5:00 P.M. |
Exhibit Hall Closes |
| 7:00 P.M. | Cocktail Hour |
| 7:15 P.M. | "Make-A-Wish" Charity Auction |
| 8:00 P.M. |
Banquet Speaker: John Osborne John started work at Gottlieb right out of college in the early 1970s and stayed there until 1984. John designed some amazing games for Gottlieb, including Haunted House. Mr.Osborne is an excellent speaker and should not be missed at the Pinball Expo Banquet! |
| 11:00 P.M. - Sunday 4:00 P.M. (or when Banquet ends) | Exhibit Hall Re-opens |
| Sunday | |
| 9:00 A.M. | Flip Out 2007 Finalists Players' Meeting |
| 9:30 A.M. | Flip Out 2007 Finals Begin |
| 3:30 P.M. | Flip Out 2007 Trophy Presentations |
| 4:00 P.M. | Pinball Expo 2007 Officially Closes |
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HOME : Expo Info : Seminars Fact-Filled Seminars see the world's pinball authorities talk on their favorite subject 
 Left: Tim Arnold. Right: "This Old Pinball" Shaggy and Norm.
Fireside Chats
Our fireside chats have proven very popular. The greats of the industry re-live the past. Talking at length about the golden years of pinball. Giving insights about the way pinball developed and how the great machines came to be. Shown above, left to right, Roger Sharpe, Steve Kordek, Norm Clark, Wendell McAdams.
Other Happenings at PInball Expo
Even the Legends are suprised at the Expo! With the surprised look on his face is legendary Genco game designer Harvey Heiss, who passed away June 2002. We will miss you Harvey!
Photography Credit: Jim Schelberg of the Pingame Journal
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