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TAKE A MOMENT NOW, TO JOIN THE IFEA. WE ARE ALL STRONGER WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER
We know that financial resources may be tight at this time, and we’d like to help out with that. Which is why the IFEA is currently offering 40% off all new memberships.

If you have any questions about Membership with the IFEA, please don’t hesitate to contact, Beth Petersen, IFEA Director of Membership at: Email: beth@ifea.com | Phone: 208-433-0950 Ext: 8160.
IFEA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) FORUM WEBINAR
Wednesdays - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT
In a time of uncertainty that our world has never experienced before, IFEA World is pleased to present a new weekly “IFEA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Forum,” featuring an open and first-hand discussion by and between some of the top professionals in our industry today. When solutions cannot be listed, templated or easily provided, the power of sharing and networking between professional peers become our most valuable and trusted resources.
Join us to listen-in on these valuable discussions that are sure to provide a combination of empathy and understanding; awareness of potential action steps that your organization may want to take or consider; and new insights into any officially provided direction/programs by government and health officials.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Having a Presence When You Can't Be Present
Our next webinar, ‘Having a Presence When You Can’t be Present,’ will feature representatives from event organizations that have had to deal directly with postponement or cancellation of their events due to the COVID-19 virus, with the challenge of staying front-of-mind with their attendees, stakeholders and communities. Don’t miss this valuable exchange by your industry peers for new ideas in a continually evolving new world for events.
Bob Bryant
President & CEO
500 Festival
Indianapolis, IN
Lillian Iversen
Vice President
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, DC
Matt Gibson
President & CEO
Kentucky Derby Festival
Louisville, KY
Mark Demko
Sr. Director of Communications
ArtsQuest/Musikfest
Bethlehem, PA
Moderated by:
Steve Schmader, CFEE, President & CEO, International Festivals & Events Association, Boise, ID
This is a Free Live Webinar presentation. IFEA Members will have access to the recorded version of each Webinar here.
A separate registration is required for each Weekly Webinar.
ALL 2020 IFEA WEBINARS (LIVE & ON DEMAND) - 20% OFF
IFEA Webinars On Sale Now
Whether you want to view some upcoming live Webinars, or binge watch some on-demand Webinars - all IFEA Webinars from 2020 are 20% OFF. Offer Ends MAY 22, 2020
USE PROMO CODE: 30M20NMWEBINARS

Interested in getting an even bigger discount on your IFEA Webinars . . did you know that IFEA Members already receive a 40% discount on Webinars vs the Non-Member Price. And then with this offer, Members receive 30% off Webinars vs. 20% for Non-Members. Perhaps it's time to Join the IFEA and save!!
Next Live IFEA Webinar:
THURSDAY, MAY 7
Go Bold or Go Home: Get the Most from Your Merchandise Program
Stephen King, CFEE, Executive Director
Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines, IA
All webinars are presented at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT. $59 for IFEA Members | $99 for Non-IFEA Members ($590 for IFEA Member Webinar Subscription | $990 for Non-IFEA Member Webinar Subscription.) Purchase includes: Individual 60-minute live IFEA Webinar presentation; Interactive Q&A session; Copies of the presentation handouts; Recording of the Webinar.
2020 WEBINARS ON DEMAND INCLUDE:
  • Effective Sponsor Activations & Pop-Ups
  • Information Matters: Using Your Words to Manage Reasonably Foreseeable Risks
  • Building Your Brand, Attracting Your Audience & Making the Most of Every Dollar!
  • New Online Priorities: Digital Trends You Can Use
  • Creating the Better Community Festival Experience
  • Social Media: Turn Every Customer in To An Influencer
  • Succession Planning for Festivals and Events – How to Survive Change
  • Adding to Your Community Engagement Toolkit with Creative Placemaking
  • Location, Location, Location – The Critical Impact of Event Space and Protecting Yours
  • Creating Community for Communities
  • Managing a Multi- Generational Volunteer Base
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2020 RETURN TO LIVE EVENTS SURVEY RESULTS
Surveying over 2,000 regular attendees to sports events, festivals, fairs, exhibitions, and business conferences, Enigma Research, together with the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE), Exhibitor Media Group, Northstar Meetings Group and SportsTravel, have released the results of their 2020 Return to Live Events Survey, uncovering the “new normal” of events, including timelines and motivation to return, opinions on precautionary measures, travel intentions, plus information for sponsors and governments. 
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
At the IFEA, we have a vast list of resources available to our members, and you’ve hopefully tapped into some of those already. With so many others available though, we thought it might be helpful for us to highlight some of the most valuable ones that could potentially provide assistance, guidance or knowledge to you and your event during this unprecedented time.

For even more resources, be sure to check in at ifea.com or reach out to us here at the IFEA

Note: The IFEA Staff are all currently working from home, but all reachable by email. Staff emails can be found here .
WE ARE YOUR ASSOCIATION. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!
WE ARE ALL STRONGER WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER!
HOW CAN YOU HELP THE IFEA?
The IFEA is here to support you, share resources, educate, provide important information updates, establish and strengthen your industry connections, and so much more! Help us to keep doing that and beyond with your ongoing support in return.

  • If you’re not already a member of the IFEA - JOIN TODAY!
  • If you know of other organizations who should be members, encourage them to join!
  • If your membership is up for renewal - RENEW TODAY (If you're able to renew EARLY - even better!)
  • If a Webinar looks interesting, REGISTER for it!
  • If you want to get the word out about your product/service? ADVERTISE with the IFEA!
  • Or if you just want to show your support, make a DONATION to the IFEA Foundation!
IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE EVENT INSIDER
LATELY . . .
As concerns and questions regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continue, the IFEA Event Insider provides a good representation of global news coverage, as well as access to the latest information about other important programs, government bills, et al., as they pertain to this quickly evolving global pandemic and its impact on festivals and events.

Discover the latest Event Insider's below:

Most Recent IFEA Event Insider - 4/30/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 4/23/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 4/16/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 4/9/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 4/2/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 3/26/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 3/19/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 3/12/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 3/5/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 2/27/2020
IFEA Event Insider - 2/20/2020
PAY IT FORWARD
Remember the helping hands that got you where you are today? You can be that caring hand for others with a donation to the IFEA Foundation’s Fund for the Future. Your gift will help us to empower those who power celebration and sustain the IFEA’s ability to offer convention scholarships; host top-quality presenters, speakers and programming, and help to raise the bar for everyone in our global industry. Giving is easy through the DONATE button and your donation may be tax deductible within the U.S. Thank you for your consideration!
2020 FESTIVAL & EVENT SURVEY
In an effort to gauge the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on our IFEA Festival & Event Members, please complete the below industry survey, letting us know how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has impacted your Festival/Event. If you organize multiple events, please complete this survey for each of your festivals/events, so each one is counted. (Estimated time to complete: 3-4 mins).
SIMPLIFIND YOUR SEARCH FOR INDUSTRY PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Tap into the global supplier network of the IFEA with our Event Resource Marketplace. Powered by MultiView, the IFEA Event Resource Marketplace helps you find the industry products and services your organization needs, from equipment rentals, to parade props, and everything in between. Advertising opportunities for vendors are available too.
DEDICATED IFEA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCE PAGE - AVAILABLE TO ALL
As we receive information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), industry responses and financial resources available to the Festivals & Events Industry, we will continue to share them on our IFEA Coronavirus Resource Page. If you know of any resources that should be shared with your Festival & Event Industry peers, please email them to Nia Hovde, CFEE at nia@ifea.com . (Please list the Subject as: "Industry Resources for Website".)
CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS THROUGH IFEA'S COVID-19 FACEBOOK AFFINITY GROUP - AVAILABLE TO ALL
In addition to our other IFEA Facebook Affinity Groups, we have created one specifically for discussions pertaining to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as an outlet for those wishing to exchange ideas, thoughts, information and more about the effects, impact and ramifications of COVID-19 on your event and the Festivals & Events Industry as a whole with your fellow industry peers.
CATCH UP ON EVENT EDUCATION WITH IFEA'S WEBINARS ON DEMAND
CHECK OUT PAST "IE" MAGAZINE ISSUES, ARTICLES AND COLUMNS
STAY UP TO DATE ON MEMBER & INDUSTRY NEWS

DISCOVER JOBS / INTERNSHIPS / NEW STAFF WITH IFEA'S JOB BANK
DISCOVER RESOURCES & TEMPLATES IN OUR TEMPLATE SECTION
FIND SAFETY / SECURITY / RISK MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
To share a resource or to ask a question on the above resources, please contact to Beth Petersen, Director of Membership at beth@ifea.com .
VIEW PAST IFEA/ HAAS & WILKERSON PINNACLE AWARD WINNING ENTRIES
You never know what creative idea you'll stumble on by looking through the Past Winning Pinnacle entries.
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LEARN ABOUT PAST IFEA WORLD FESTIVAL & EVENT CITY AWARD ENTRIES
View past recipients inspirational city videos and take a look at all of their amazing entries. It's a treasure of information and valuable resources.
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USE IFEA’S SOCIAL MEDIA SITES TO KEEP YOU IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INDUSTRY PEERS AROUND THE WORLD
USE THE IFEA NETWORK TO CONNECT WITH / CHECK ON / OFFER HELP TO YOUR PEERS
There’s no time more important that right now, to check in with and check on your industry peers. Whether your event has unfortunately just been postponed or cancelled and you need to seek the advice of others, or your event is doing okay and you want to reach out and lend a hand or share advice to those who are not as fortunate . . no matter what the reason - reach out and lend a hand and check in with and check on your peers! IFEA's Membership Directory provides you with access to a global list of peers available in two easy to use formats including our printed style version: Who's Who of Festivals & Events Membership Directory and our Online Membership Directory.
Stay Connected:
International Festivals & Events Association
2603 W. Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706 U.S.A.
P: +1-208-433-0950 F: +1-208-433-9812 E: beth@ifea.com
About the IFEA:
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide.   With a target audience that includes all those who produce and support quality celebrations for the benefit of their respective "communities," the IFEA's primary focus is identifying and providing access to the professional resources and networks that will inspire and enable those in our industry to realize their dreams, build community and sustain success through celebration. Membership in the IFEA provides value from all directions, including invaluable contacts and cash budget savings worth many times the membership investment. The more you use them, the higher your return.