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THE 63rd ANNUAL IFEA CONVENTION, EXPO & RETREAT IS DESIGNED TO INFORM AND ELEVATE ALL OF YOUR PERSPECTIVES;providing access to many points-of view; increasing awareness of changing technologies, trends, issues, opportunities and risks; and extending educational and networking opportunities to share and grow your professional experience and expertise.

WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL PLAN NOW TO JOIN US(with your staffs, boards, key volunteers, city representatives, sponsors and vendors) as we welcome the world’s top events, host markets and industry experts, for an unforgettable opportunity to evaluate, prepare for and respond to the many critical and changing perspectives that are influencing our industry and all those that we depend on.

WE PROMISE THAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH MULTIPLE FRESH PERSPECTIVES OF YOUR OWN.Can You Afford to Miss It?
IT DEPENDS ON YOUR PERSPECTIVE
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Karen Shostak, CFEE

Friends of the Festival / Riverbend Festival
Director of Sales
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Websitehttps://riverbendfestival.com
Karen Shostak has a long and successful  track-record when it comes to  anything associated with producing a festival, including sales and driving revenues! Having spent many years using those skills for the benefit of the Chattanooga River Bend Festival in Tennessee, she now graciously shares those insights and secrets for success with her peers in the festivals and events industry. 
Monday, October 1
 

9:00am PDT

IFEA 63rd Annual Convention Open: Changing Perspectives Room - Town & Country BallroomSteven Wood Schmader, CFEE • Sam Lemheney, CFEE • Jeff Curtis • Sultans of String • Show Imaging, Inc. • Haas & Wilkerson Insurance • Atomic Rental

10:00am PDT

Keynote Speaker: Creating New Perspectives…The Strategy of Event & Place Branding Room - Town & Country BallroomJeannette Hanna • Grapevine, Texas Convention & Visitors Bureau • IFEA Foundation

11:15am PDT

Sponsorship Then & Now: The Things That Never Change and the Things That Already Have Room - San DiegoGail Alofsin

12:30pm PDT

IFEA Awards Luncheon Room - Town & Country BallroomTown and Country San Diego • Show Imaging, Inc. • Kaliff Insurance • Atomic Rental

2:15pm PDT

Affinity Group: Arts Events Room - Towne (Meeting House Conference Center)Stephen King, CFEE

4:00pm PDT

IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards Presentation Room - Town & Country BallroomSteven Wood Schmader, CFEE • Andrew Vandepopulier • Haas & Wilkerson Insurance
 
Tuesday, October 2
 

9:45am PDT

45 Sponsorship Activation Ideas in 45 Minutes…Plus Some of Your Own Room - Golden WestGail Alofsin

11:00am PDT

IFEA Expo Trade Show Viewing & Lunch Room - Golden BallroomHaas & Wilkerson Insurance

2:00pm PDT

Adding Dimension to Your Event: Maximizing Diversity & Inclusion Room - Royal Palm Salons 5&6Annie Frisoli, CFEE

3:15pm PDT

Strengthening Our Partnerships and Mutual Successes with Concessionaires Room - Royal Palm Salons 1&2Michelle Card

4:30pm PDT

Prospecting for Sponsors: Sponsorship Research Tactics & Tips Room - San DiegoBruce Erley, CFEE, APR

7:00pm PDT

Surf's Up!': IFEA Foundation 25th Anniversary Party & Live Auction Location - Tiki Pavilion Poolside CourtSaffire • Town and Country San Diego • Fabulous Inflatables / Dynamic Displays • Big Events • IFEA Foundation • Kaliff Insurance • Surf Diva Shop & Surf School
 
Wednesday, October 3
 

9:45am PDT

Partnership Perspective: Maximizing the Opportunities and Minimizing the Challenges of Food Trucks at Your Event Room - San DiegoMatthew Geller

11:00am PDT

IFEA Expo Trade Show Viewing & Lunch Room - Golden BallroomHaas & Wilkerson Insurance

1:15pm PDT

Maximizing Returns from Effective Alcohol Service Room - Royal Palm Salons 3&4Karen Shostak, CFEE

3:00pm PDT

Clear Perspective: Developing an Operations 'Bible' for Your Event Room - Royal Palm Salons 5&6Randy Dewitz, CFEE, CFM

4:15pm PDT

Closing Session Keynote - Untethered Perspective: The Power of Events to Shape a City and Build Community Room - Town & Country BallroomGuy Laflamme, MBA • IFEA Foundation • Haas & Wilkerson Insurance