Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) has announce its lineup of dynamic expo features at WFX Charlotte, scheduled to take place October 27-30, 2009 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. (The Expo hall will be open October 29-30.)

Over 220 companies will showcase their technologies and solutions while addressing the most pressing and influential areas affecting congregations in this market.

These companies represent industry leaders who are enhancing and improving the design, building and outfitting of worship facilities, as well as the innovative use of audio, video and lighting technologies for churches of all sizes.

Product categories represented on the Expo floor, sponsored by J.H. Batten Inc., include Audio, Sound Reinforcement, Recording, Video & A/V, Lighting, Multimedia, Broadcast, Digital Signage, Architectural Design, Energy Management, Facilities Operation, Finance and Fundraising, Green Technologies, Interior Design,  and Social Media. For a complete lineup of exhibitors, please click here.

WFX Charlotte Expo features include:

* Social Media Lounge: Experts will offer insight into how churches can benefit from utilizing social media applications including Twitter, Facebook, and blogging. This lounge on the Expo Floor includes free WiFi, charging stations, and Internet terminals. In addition, WFX attendees, speakers, and exhibitors may use Twitter to communicate and network (@WFX; #WFX) during the event.

* Design Central: This display gallery will allow attendees to experience dozens of successful church designs for facilities small and large. Attendees will be able to visit with the talented architects and design/build companies at their booths on the WFX Expo Floor. Participating companies include Adams & Associates Architecture, Adolfson & Peterson Construction, ADW Architects, Canco General Contractors, CDH Partners, Inc., Cogun, Inc., Daniels & Daniels Construction Company, J.H. Batten, Inc., Julian P. Barry, Contractor L.P., Lawson Group Architects, Lorenz Architecture, Merriman Holt Architects, Studio RED Architects, and W. Michael Campbell AIA Architect.

* Exhibitor Offered Training: Back by popular demand, Exhibitor Offered Training is taught by exhibiting companies and is open to all WFX attendees. These free training sessions teach the ins-and outs of specific products and services. Participating companies include Canon USA, Inc., Falconnier Design Company, Fleetwood Group, International Cellulose Corp - Sonaspray, Lightronics, Roland Systems Group, Shure Inc., Videx, Inc., and ZeeVee, Inc.

Access to the Expo Floor is included in all registration packages. Advance registration savings are available for the Conference Program through October 27. Complete information is available online at www.wfxweb.com or by calling 800-598-6031.

Now in its fifth year, WFX is hosted by Church Production and Worship Facilities magazines and EH Events. The event brings together over 3,500 church and industry leaders and over 220 exhibitors to guide facilities and technology investments and opportunities for houses of worship.

WFX offers over 60 Conference sessions in five tracks, a packed Expo Floor, five dynamic keynote presentations, two exclusive behind-the-scenes church tours, Hands-On and Exhibitor Offered Training Sessions, Tech Director Retreat, Pastors Programming, and invaluable networking opportunities.

For exhibiting information, please contact Patrick Shaughnessy at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 508-663-1500, ext. 267.

WFX Website