63rd Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat has ended

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63rd Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat

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

Maggie Thompson

The San Antonio River Walk Association
Executive Director
San Antonio

TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com

We put on over 25 events (parades, festivals, floating events, artisan shows) to promote the San Antonio River Walk - the #1 tourist attraction in the state of Texas.

5:00pm PDT

First Timer's Convention Compass Room - Sunset (Meeting House Conference Center)Cindy Lerick, CFEE

6:00pm PDT

dfest® Hospitality Suite Convention Welcome Location - Terrace Suites 1123-25dfest®

9:00am PDT

IFEA 63rd Annual Convention Open: Changing Perspectives Room - Town & Country BallroomSam Lemheney, CFEE • Jeff Curtis • Steven Wood Schmader • 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

The IFEA City-Event Project Challenge Room - Golden WestWilliam O'Toole, CFEE

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: Parades Room - Royal Palm Salon 4Ed Bautista, CFEE

4:00pm PDT

IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards Presentation Room - Town & Country BallroomSteven Wood Schmader • Andrew Vandepopulier • Haas & Wilkerson Insurance

6:00pm PDT

Free Evening in San Diego Choice of Easily Accessible San Diego Destinations

8:30am PDT

Inspire the Industry - Changing Perspectives: Building a Better Event Leader - Bringing the Industry and Academia of Event Management Together Room - Town & Country BallroomDonald Getz, PhD • IFEA Foundation

9:45am PDT

Controlling the Message: Creating a Social Media Marketing Plan Room - San DiegoJessica Bybee-Dziedzic

11:00am PDT

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

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

9:45am PDT

Creating the Better Community Festival Experience Room - Royal Palm Salons 5&6Vern Biaett, Jr., CFEE

1:15pm PDT

IFEA City-Event Project Challenge Wrap-Up Room - Golden WestWilliam O'Toole, CFEE

3:00pm PDT

Masters Class: Event Evaluation & Impact (Con't) Room - San DiegoDonald Getz, PhD

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