Convention Brochure - International Festivals & Events Association
Convention Brochure - International Festivals & Events Association
Convention Brochure - International Festivals & Events Association
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ONE-ON-ONE OPPORTUNITIES<br />
The 58th Annual IFEA <strong>Convention</strong> & Expo offers all attendees<br />
the unique opportunity, in one place and at one time, to be exposed<br />
to global industry leaders from festivals and events, large<br />
and small; tourism organizations; corporate and media representatives;<br />
cities and municipalities; academic institutions and more.<br />
Photo by Andrew Rafkind<br />
dfest ® / DIXIE FLAG EVENT<br />
SERVICES TEAM HOSPITALITY SUITE<br />
The dfest ® / Dixie Flag Event Services<br />
Team Hospitality Suite, co-sponsored<br />
by long-time IFEA supporter dfest ®<br />
and the Pittsburgh Irish Festival is as much a part of the<br />
IFEA <strong>Convention</strong> as our breakout sessions, and we look forward<br />
to extending a warm Pittsburgh welcome to everyone! Open<br />
Sunday night (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) to meet up with friends before<br />
dinner and Monday and Tuesday nights (10:30 p.m. – 2:00<br />
a.m.), the dfest ® Hospitality Suite provides convention attendees<br />
with a time and a place to unwind, relax and connect outside of<br />
scheduled sessions and functions. Historically, the dfest ® Hospitality<br />
Suite is recognized as the hub of the IFEA’s convention<br />
networking system. Located one level above the Sheraton Station<br />
Square lobby, you’ll also enjoy a spectacular view of the<br />
Pittsburgh city skyline.<br />
WHO WILL YOU MEET AT THE IFEA CONVENTION<br />
• Seasoned Festival & Event Professionals<br />
• Those New to the <strong>Festivals</strong> & <strong>Events</strong> Industry<br />
• Festival & Event Board Members<br />
• Key Volunteers<br />
• Festival & Event Sponsors/Sponsorship Agencies<br />
• Suppliers to the <strong>Festivals</strong> & <strong>Events</strong> Industry<br />
• Industry Consultants<br />
• The Creative Sparks Behind IFEA Award-Winning <strong>Events</strong><br />
& Cities<br />
• Tourism Organizations, CVBs, and Chambers of Commerce<br />
• Municipalities/Parks & Recreation Staff<br />
• Educational Institutions/Faculty/Students<br />
• Media Representatives<br />
• Representatives from Allied <strong>Association</strong>s<br />
• Professional Peers from Around the World<br />
• Anyone with an Interest in the <strong>Festivals</strong> & <strong>Events</strong> Field<br />
Start building and adding to your professional network today.<br />
“The ready access to the best<br />
in our business, not only in<br />
sessions, but in every hallway,<br />
reception, and hospitality suite,<br />
is unprecedented.”<br />
- Mike Berry<br />
President & CEO<br />
Kentucky Derby Festival<br />
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