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IFEA CONVENTION, EXPO & RETREAT MOVES TO 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic has so quickly evolved and spread around the world, our industry has been impacted particularly hard, with large mass gatherings being the first to close and, likely, the last to reopen as we continue to look ahead. As we have done our best to provide honest and credible information and insights to all of you, the reality of the message has not been lost on us internally. Taking into account the continued information that we have been following and sharing with health and government officials; our awareness of and empathy for all of your own events and organizations, as you have had to make the very tough decisions to cancel or postpone; and the huge impact on both human and financial resources throughout ours and many other industries; the IFEA World Board of Directors has concluded that it is in the best interest of the IFEA; the health – individually and organizationally – of all those that we serve; and the focus of our finite resources moving forward, to move our 2020 IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat, presented by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, to 2021. This will help ensure that we continue providing the highest quality support possible, for a challenge that we cannot yet predict an end to. Stay tuned for more details.

IFEA COVID-19 FORUM WEBINAR

 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT

THE FUTURE LANDSCAPE OF SPONSORSHIP

Our next webinar, ‘The Future Landscape of Sponsorship,’ will feature Paula Beadle, Chief Executive Officer of Caravel Marketing, a leading event sponsorship agency based in Seattle, Washington and Minneapolis, Minnesota. With all of the impacts and changes happening across the world of festivals and events, as the result of the COVID-19 virus on mass gatherings, maintaining and building upon our successful partnerships with key sponsor stakeholders will be critical, just as they, themselves are experiencing many changes and repositioning considerations of their own. To do that, we must understand and prepare now for the future landscape of sponsorship. Be sure to join us for this valuable and important webinar.

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.

IFEA AWARD PROGRAMS MOVE TO 2021

With the 65th Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat, presented by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance moving to 2021, we have made the difficult decision to move all of the IFEA Award Programs in the same direction. In these uncertain times, we understand that dedicated time and resources may not be readily available to put entries together for the Award Competitions, and if there is extra time and resources, we recognize those resources may need to be directed towards efforts to support your own organization and community.

We absolutely want to recognize all of the amazing programs, products, promotions, individuals, cities and communities that have made an impact during this time. And we will, when the IFEA Award Programs return in 2021. We look forward to celebrating with again soon!

HELP THE IFEA SUPPORT FESTIVALS & EVENTS THROUGH COVID-19 AND BEYOND. DONATE TODAY

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. Your gift will help us to secure the continued resources, education and networking opportunities that festival and event leaders around the world are in need of now more than ever. Giving is easy through the DONATE button and your donation may be tax deductible within the U.S. Thank you for your consideration!

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE IFEA!

The IFEA is here to support you, share resources with you, help educate you, provide important information updates to you, help establish and strengthen your industry connections, and so much more! Now is not the time to try to figure everything out on your own. Now is the time to maintain and build your industry network. Now is the time to reach out to your industry peers. Now is the time to use IFEA’s resources, information, products and services. Now is the time 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.

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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.