Convention Brochure - International Festivals & Events Association

Special Focus Opportunities
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“AFFINITY GROUP” SESSIONS
IFEA convention attendees have a unique opportunity to
cross new bridges and to share “common ground” with professional
peers while discussing current trends and issues
during our popular “Affinity Group” Sessions, (Monday,
September 16th, 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.) including those for:
• CEO’s
• Young Professionals (for those 40 and under)
• Sponsorship
• Municipalities/Tourism Agencies
• Arts Events
• Parades
• Event Education
• Volunteer Programs
• Operations
• Board Directors
Bring your questions and input to these valuable open-topic
exchange sessions, scheduled early in the convention program
to allow the opportunity to expand your conversations beyond
the sessions.
PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS:
PANEL AND ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
Panel Presentations
In addition to our regular breakout presentations, for those
looking for a little more “back and forth” participation,
selected educational sessions are designed as panel presentations,
provided by two or more expert presenters with
audience involvement.
• Planning for the Unthinkable: Lessons from the Boston
Marathon Tragedy and Other New-World Challenges
• Re-Cal-Cu-Lat-Ing: Adjusting and Proactively
Responding to the Impacts of Sequestration,
Immigration, City Cost Recovery and Other
Man-Made Challenges
• “Magic & Wonder”: Creating a Memorable Parade
Experience
• Beyond the Bounce House: Quality Programming for Kids
• Exploring Successful Event-City Partnership Models
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(*all sessions are subject to change)