Shelby Systems Blog

Well, it’s almost time for Catalyst 2011 and we are so excited to exhibit again this year. If you haven’t heard about it, you might be interested to know that it is the largest gathering of young leaders in the country and it is a great opportunity to have some fun while connecting with others. Taking place next week in Atlanta (October 5-7), Catalyst will inspire and motivate the young up-and-coming leaders of our country to take action, be creative and incorporate God with all that they do.

Russell Byrd and Mark White at Catalyst 2010.

This blog was posted by Mark White, Shelby Systems’ Arena Product Manager.

Or “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Conferences” is how I should title this. Last week, Russell Byrd (our Arena Sales Rep.) and I had the pleasure of attending and exhibiting at Catalyst 2010. Held at the Gwinnett Arena in Duluth, GA (just outside of Atlanta) this annual event draws more than 12,000 ministry leaders for a two and a half day flood of information. With speakers such as Seth Godin, Daniel Pink, Craig Groeschel and North Point’s own Andy Stanley, the atmosphere is as ‘rock star’ as you can get without smoke machines and live animals. Oh wait, they do have smoke machines… and they even fired a guy from a cannon inside the arena. Last year a guy jumped from an incredibly high ladder into a foot of water in a kiddie pool. Never a dull moment.