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IFEA's 54th Annual Convention & Expo
Less Than One Month Away!
Make Plans to be there Today! |
There's only a few short weeks until we kick off the IFEA's 54th Annual Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana this September 21-25th, 2009. Have you made your plans to be there yet? Don't Delay any longer! Deadlines are quickly approaching, reservations need to be made, and transportation needs to be booked! We've got a busy week in store for you as you will see from the Convention Schedule. Keep reading for a glance at the Top Ten Highlights and Things to Know about this year's Convention! | |
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#1 - CHECK OUT THE NEW ONLINE CONVENTION SCHEDULE
 To access the most up to date IFEA Convention Schedule with details on speakers, session descriptions, times, room locations, topical tracks and more, check out the IFEA's Online Convention Schedule. Check back often as we'll be continually updating this schedule between now and the convention. And by using SCHED*, LLC, it's easier than ever to
download, customize and share your  convention plans with your staff, peers and other social media friends today.
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#2 - REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd AND SAVE!
If you're planning on being at the convention and haven't registered yet, be sure to do so before September 2nd - Our earlybird registration deadline. After that time, the registration rate goes up by $100 (to the post early bird rate). So register NOW and SAVE! Also, while you're at it - be sure to book your hotel accommodations at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown before SEPTEMBER 2nd - as after that date, the hotel rates increase as much as $100 per room night!
Register for the Convention. Book your Hotel Room.
Register to Win! Register before August 26, 2009 and be entered in to a  drawing to win free attendance to one of the Advanced Professional Seminars courtesy of K&K Insurance. Drawing will include all those registered for convention through 8/26/09. |
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#3 - CHECK OUT THE PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS
Not only are we offering two CFEE Core Classes before the convention for those of you who are in the process of attaining your CFEE Certification. Monday, Sept 21st -"Sponsorship/Sponsor Service" presented by Bruce Erley, APR, President/CEO of Creative Strategies Group and Tuesday, Sept 22nd - "Marketing/Media Relations" presented by Penny Reeh, Owner, Indigo Resource Group, we also have two highly topical and in-depth Workshops available*.
"The Zero Waste Community Event" - Monday, Sept 21st Come learn how you can begin working toward a "zero waste" community event. All those attending will be given copies of the new "Zero Waste Community Event Toolkit," designed especially for festivals and events and the municipalities that host them. The Toolkit identifies and addresses best practices, samples of vendor and waste hauler agreements, sponsorship agreements, communication materials, sample policies and more.
Presented by Jo-Anne St. Goddard, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario
 "Fully Connected: Maximizing Your Use of the Latest Online Social Media and Internet Technology" - Tuesday, Sept 22nd This valuable and timely seminar will provide an in-depth overview of the "online marketing landscape," including Websites (with live analysis of participant sites), Search Engine Optimization, Facebook, MySpace, Blogging, Wikis, Twitter, Podcasts, LinkedIn, YouTube and others, plus how to use them correctly and efficiently to get the most exposure for your event/organization.
Presented by Carla Pendergraft, Carla Pendergraft Associates
To register for these additional Workshops and the IFEA Convention, Click Here.
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#4 - CELEBRATE WITH FRIENDS - OLD AND NEW AT THE IFEA OPENING RECEPTION
The evening of Tuesday, September 22nd, brings the official start of the convention. Join us for a special evening as  we welcome old friends and new, renew connections and build networks that will last a lifetime. Representatives from the 500 Festival and the City of Indianapolis will provide a personal welcome to IFEA attendees on behalf of their professional community colleagues and partners at the NFL Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts; the NBA's Indiana Pacers; college sport's NCAA; the 2012 Super Bowl Organizing Committee; the Indianapolis 500; NASCAR's Brickyard 400; and the many world-class festivals and events that make their city one of the most liveable and exciting anywhere. Hosted by the Indy 500 Festival. |
#5 - RECOGNIZE THE BEST OF THE BEST AT IFEA'S ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
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#6 - SPEND A PRIVATE EVENING AT THE INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME
You could easily spend $100 on a quiet evening alone in one of Indianapolis's many downtown restaurants on Thursday, September 24th. OR you could spend the same amount on an unforgettable evening with your friends and colleagues at one of Indianapolis's most prominent landmarks - the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame during the annual IFEA Foundation Night Party & Auction*!
Recognized as one of the most highly visible museums in the world devoted to automobiles and auto racing, you'll be able to view an overwhelmingly extensive memorabilia collection including more than 30 Indianapolis 500-winning cars. In addition, you'll also have the unique opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind, untouchable packages, including travel, products, services, VIP Event Experience opportunities, and much more at the IFEA Foundation Night Party & Auction! This is your chance to get some great bargains while supporting a great cause! So rev up your engines and your bids at this special party.
*Separate Ticket Required. For tickets, Click Here or contact IFEA at +1-208-433-0950.
Donate an Auction Item: Why not promote your city, state and your event by donating an Auction package to share with your peers. Just Click Here to download donation form.
Questions: Contact Kay Wolf at 956-878-4688, or Email Hidkaywolf@aol.com |
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#7 - MAKE PLANS TO VISIT THE IFEA EXPO DURING THE CONVENTION
Nowhere else will you find all your supplier needs - all in the same room! Instead of taking endless time out of your day to make calls and emails to get bids in for your needs during your festival - why not visit everyone in two days and get all your questions answered at the same time! Held the last two days of the Convention and unopposed by any other educational sessions, this is the largest trade show in our industry geared specifically to festival and event decision-makers. We're 4 booths away from having a full house of exhibitors - so be sure you take advantage of this excellent opportunity to meet with them all in the same location!
Interested in Exhibiting at this year's Expo? Better hurry up and register for a booth for the trade show if you do indeed want to be there as spaces are going fast with only 4 booths left for this year! Click Here to learn more. Questions: Call Sylvia Allen at 732-946-2711 or email: sylvia@allenconsulting.com |
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#8 - RESEARCH WHICH SPECIFIC TRAINING TRACK YOU'D LIKE TO FOLLOW
Looking for a place for specific training for your staff, board, key volunteers and others associated with your event? At the IFEA Convention attendees are able to, if they chose, follow a more tailored topical track that suits their specific area in the events industry. Whether you want to learn more about Sponsorship/Revenue; Media/Marketing; Operations; Management/Human Resources; or Emerging Technologies - the convention program will help you to identify which specific classes to attend to complete your specific track. For more information the Topical Tracks, Click Here, select Subject at the top of the page and browse the track you'd like to learn more about. |
#9 - DON'T MISS THIS YEAR'S KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Opening Keynote: Wednesday, September 23rd "Master of the Ceremonies: An Eventful Life"
 Presented by Ric Birch, President & CEO of Spectak Productions Ever imagined where you'd begin if your creativity had to come in Olympic proportions? Come spend a fascinating and rare "behind-the-scenes" morning with Ric Birch, unrivalled master of special events, Producer/Director/Artistic Advisor for the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies in Los Angeles (1984), Barcelona (1992), Sydney (2000), Torino (2006) and Beijing (2008); the XIIth Commonwealth Games (Australia); Brisbane World Expo (Australia); Singapore Silver Jubilee (Singapore); Paralympic Games (Spain); Olympic Flag Handover (Atlanta); Sydney Harbor Millennium New Years Eve Celebration (Australia); Paralympic Games (Italy); and Mexican Independence Day Celebration (Mexico City - September 15th, 2009), among many others. Closing Keynote: Friday, September 25th
"I Didn't Know It Then, But I Wish I Had: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Leadership Among the Roses"
 Presented by John M. 'Mitch' Dorger, CEO, Pasadena Tournament of Roses
This presentation will introduce the audience to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and will then look back on the insights and lessons learned from a decade of service as the organization's CEO. It will offer leadership tips as well as advice on avoiding pitfalls that can trip up a new executive in a well established organization. It will also offer some thoughts on how to maximize your effectiveness as a leader in a volunteer organization.
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#10- MAKE PLANS TO HAVE FUN WHILE YOU'RE AT THE CONVENTION!
 Aside from all the excellent education sessions, there's much fun to be had during the IFEA Convention too! From the Opening Reception on Tuesday, to the dfest/Dixie Flag Event Services Team Hospitality Suite open every evening at 10:30 p.m., Connections Café open daily during the convention for your java and networking needs and the IFEA Foundation Auction Night mentioned above on September 24th. So as you can see - lots of opportunities for fun at the convention. Check out the Convention Schedule Here for more details. |
Be sure to check the convention schedule often as there is so much more being offered that you will not want to miss!
See you in Indianapolis - September 21-25, 2009! |
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