Glambot Managing Partner McLain Harvey Takes the Keynote Stage at PBX Las Vegas

PBX Las Vegas—the Photo Booth Expo known for spotlighting the future of experiential entertainment—is bringing the heat this year with a keynote session led by McLain Harvey, Managing Partner of Glambot®. With cinematic robots rapidly becoming one of the most in-demand premium upgrades in live events, McLain’s session, “Monetizing and Mastering Cinematic Robots in Your Offerings,” is designed for operators who want to move beyond novelty and into serious revenue—and creative—territory.

McLain Harvey brings more than 15 years of experience across marketing, experiential activations, and live event production. Over the course of his career, he has overseen 40,000+ productions, working at the intersection of technology, storytelling, and guest experience. As a driving force behind Glambot®, McLain has helped redefine what cinematic capture looks like on the red carpet, at brand activations, and within high-end social and corporate events. His perspective is not theoretical—it’s field-tested, scalable, and built on real-world wins.

What You’ll Learn in This Keynote Session:

This keynote is tailored for photo booth owners, event professionals, and experiential entrepreneurs who are considering—or already exploring—cinematic robotic systems.

What Cinematic Robot Right for Your Company?

• Should you add a cinematic robot

• SWOT analysis of robots on the market

• How to evaluate ROI beyond just the hardware cost

Hitting the Ground Running

• How to launch your cinematic robot offering 

• Common mistakes first-time operators make

• Workflow strategies that reduce friction on-site

Pricing Your Service & Upselling Strategically

• Structuring packages that sell

• Positioning cinematic robots as an upgrade, not an add-on

• Upsell strategies that clients actually say yes to

Designing a “wow” factor that feels intentional, not gimmicky

• Managing guest flow and expectations

• Delivering outputs that clients are proud to share

Lighting, Camera Choice & Directing

• Lighting techniques that flatter every guest

• Camera selection and settings that matter

• Directing talent for confident, repeatable results