Testing on multiple iPads via Adobe Content Viewer

Hi there,
I'm developing a single-edition folio for use at a small conference.
We're hiring iPads for the duration of the day and a few days beforehand.   The folio would be used once, and have no further use after the conference (it's got agenda, speaker information and a couple of FormsCentral forms to submit Q&As via).   I'm reluctant to publish via the App Store, as our timescales are extremely tight and the app may not get approval in time for the event (our management are notorious for last minute changes!)
I'm wondering if I can successfully load the ACV app to multiple iPads (40), with one Adobe ID and have the folio downloaded to each app for testing prior to the event?  Or would I therefore need multiple Adobe IDs to accomplish this (sign-in conflicts)?
It's well out of our budget and remit to use Enterprise edition for a one-off, single use event, however, if I can demonstrate the platform works well - it may be something our department would invest in for longer-term use.
Any advice appreciated, as this is the first time I've done this.

Thanks Bob, I suspected it might be you who replied.  Great blog, and very useful! 
I've tried creating a new Adobe ID for testing, but I can't sign into ACV with the credentials (it says Authentication Failed), but can sign into Acrobat.com and other Adobe services with those credentials fine... and I can also sign in with my own credentials straight away - so not an issue with the service.
Also - if I try to share the Folio with this new Adobe ID - the email notification never arrives (it's a Gmail address) - I have also tested via another email platform (Office365) and that doesn't arrive either.
Probably just having one of those days!

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