Gadget Repair Expo
Attendees filling the Gadget Repair Expo show floor
GRE 7.0 Schedule

TWO DAYS.
PLANNED TO THE MINUTE.

March 30 & 31, 2027 · Music City Convention Center, Nashville, TN. Day 1 runs a full day. Day 2 wraps at 2:00 PM in the Octagon.

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Day 1
Full Day

March 30 · doors 8:00 AM

Day 2
Ends 2 PM

March 31 · doors 9:00 AM

Stages
Open Theater A

Keynotes and spotlights

Demo Rooms
One

Continuous demos both days!

Doors, demos, keynotes, competitions and the evening reception. Plan on the whole day.

  1. 8:00 AMRegistrationTime to confirm

    Registration Opens

    Badge pickup at the main entrance.

    Registration

  2. 9:00 AM – 7:30 PMExpo FloorTime to confirm

    Exhibitor Floor Open

    Parts, tools, software, equipment, services and training vendors.

    Expo Hall

  3. 10:00 AM – 1:30 PMMain StageTime to confirm

    Keynote Sessions

    Industry keynotes on the main stage. GRE 7.0 lineup announced on the Speakers page.

    Keynote Room

  4. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMLive DemosTime to confirm

    Live Repair Demos

    Hands-on demo rooms running back-to-back sessions all day.

    Demo Rooms 1 & 2

  5. VariesTrainingTime to confirm

    Courses & Certification Sessions

    Times posted with the GRE 7.0 program.

    Training Rooms

  6. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMOctagonTime to confirm

    LCD Swap Competition

    Day 1 rounds. Championship runs Day 2.

    LCD Swap Area

  7. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMOctagonTime to confirm

    Microsoldering Competition

    Day 1 rounds. Championship and winner announced Day 2.

    The Octagon

  8. 4:00 PMOctagonTime to confirm

    Special Event in the Octagon

    Competitors report to the Octagon by 4:00 PM.

    The Octagon

  9. 4:45 PMOctagonTime to confirm

    Sponsor Announcements

    The Octagon

  10. 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMAfter HoursTime to confirm

    Reception on the Exhibit Floor

    VIP drinks included, cash bar for all other badges.

    Expo Hall

Program in progress. The GRE 7.0 format follows GRE 6.0, so the blocks above show how the two days run. Session titles, speakers, trainers and exact times are added here as they are confirmed — some GRE 6.0 items will not return, and new ones will be added.

Don't miss the finale

IT ALL ENDS IN
THE OCTAGON.

Day 2 closes with the championships, the Cowboy Hat Competition winner and door prize giveaways — all at 1:00 PM. Be in the room.

March 31 · 1:00 PM

  • LCD Swap Championship
  • Microsoldering Championship
  • Cowboy Hat Competition — $300 cash
  • Door prize giveaways (must be present)
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