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

Stan Martin

Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee
Publicity Chairman
Tucson, Arizona

tucsonrodeoparade.org

Stan taught elementary and junior high band, orchestra, and high school photography for 31 years prior to his retirement. For over 12 years he served as a Professional Development Instructor for his local school district. On the Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee, he has served as Chair of Associates (new potential members) where he guided them through the workings of 18 sub-committees. He recently served on the Executive Board as Vice-Chair. Currently he is Chairman of the Music and Publicity Committees.

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 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: Marketing & PR Room - Royal Palm Salon 3Rich Jarvis

4:00pm PDT

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

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

2:00pm PDT

Revenue the Traditional Nonprofit Way – Creating a Development Effort Room - San DiegoJohn Melleky, CFEE, CFRE

3:15pm PDT

Events as Builders of Economic and Community Impact Room - San DiegoJim Hutzelman

4:30pm PDT

Plan the Work, Work the Plan. Marketing Plans for Festivals & Events Room - Royal Palm Salons 1&2Penny McBride, CFEE

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

8:30am PDT

Inspire the Industry - Inside Perspective: The Quickly Growing Event Roles, Expectations and Challenges of Global Host Cities Room - Town & Country BallroomDaniel Brisebois • Catherine Callary • Allison Dixon • Ghislain Lamothe • Mark Nethercott • Gil Tait • City of Ottawa Special Event Advisory Team • IFEA Foundation

9:45am PDT

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

1:15pm PDT

Masters Class: Event Evaluation & Impact Room - San DiegoDonald Getz, PhD

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