Becoming a Member of the IFEA gives you access to valuable resources, education, networking, products, services and so many other benefits, important to your every day success, many of which are INCLUDED in your IFEA Membership! The benefits you receive are worth your membership investment - many times over! JOIN THE IFEA TODAY to get started. The more benefits you use, the higher your return! |
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Join the IFEA by Dec 31st and receive 25% OFF your IFEA Membership Dues!
Promo Code: 25Percent
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Offer Applicable to 1st Year of Membership Dues Only. Membership will renew at full membership rate. |
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There is no better place to catch up on the latest Festival & Event Industry trends, issues and valuable educational articles than IFEA’s quarterly magazine, “ie: the business of international events”.
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"ie" MAGAZINE - ON DEMAND
In addition to the current "ie" magazine released every quarter, as a member, you'll have exclusive access to ALL past issues of "ie" Magazine in addition to individual articles and columns of the magazine.
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VIRTUAL AFFINITY GROUPS
Stay connected when you can’t connect in person through IFEA’s nine different Virtual Affinity Groups, featuring participant discussion between some of the top professionals in our industry. Access to the Virtual Affinity Groups on Zoom is made available only to IFEA Members.
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FACEBOOK AFFINITY GROUPS
To continue conversations started in the Virtual Affinity Groups, spark new ones or share ideas, the IFEA Facebook Affinity Groups are an extension of our Virtual Affinity Groups, and are available 24/7!
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ONLINE WEBINARS
An ongoing staple, our IFEA Webinars bring the education to you. Webinars offer valuable Festival & Event Industry education hosted by industry leaders covering a wide variety of topics, important to your organization's success. The next IFEA Webinar Series starts February, 2023.
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WEBINARS ON DEMAND
Miss a Webinar? No worries. Throughout the year, past IFEA Webinars are made available On Demand, free, only to IFEA Members. Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on Festival & Event specific education.
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AWARDS PROGRAMS
Professional recognition by your peers can help to establish and take you, your event and your city to the next level. The IFEA's award programs honor and recognize quality, creativity, excellence, service and achievement in the festivals and event industry and provide the credibility you, your event and your city so deserve.
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WINNING ENTRIES - ON DEMAND
Looking for new marketing and merchandise ideas or perhaps you'd like to see what your peers are doing throughout the year - IFEA Members have exclusive access to all of the past IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Award winning entries online!
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CFEE CERTIFICATION
Sponsored by Kaliff Insurance: Give your career a boost with the IFEA’s Certified Festival & Event Executive Certification Program. Signing up for the CFEE FastTrack program will save you considerably in funds and time, allowing you to complete your CFEE in one year with even more savings for IFEA Members!
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INDUSTRY SURVEYS
The IFEA conducts a number of member surveys to keep you better informed on topics of operational importance including Economic Impact Surveys; Service Support & Usage and our current survey - the 2023 IFEA Compensation & Benefits Survey. Complete it now for your Organization and receive the final report for FREE!
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E-NEWSLETTERS
Whether we’re sharing our valuable benefits, resources, products and services available to you in our IFEA Weekly Update; bringing you the latest Festival & Event Headlines from across the globe in our IFEA Event Insider; or announcing important news in our IFEA Important Information emails, each e-newsletter contains valuable information for you and your organization.
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ifea.com WEBSITE
There's no location that is more packed with resources than the IFEA Website. Whether you're looking for templates, survey results, safety & security resources, award examples or something else, just log-in to ifea.com to see what you can find!
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Membership with the IFEA provides you with access to a global list of your peers available in two easy-to-use formats including our PDF version: Who's Who of Festivals & Events Directory of Membership and our Online Membership Directory. Use the IFEA’s ready-made network to expand your network and reach out to your peers.
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SAFETY & SECURITY / RISK MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
Discover Guides, Manuals, Table Top Exercises, Tools, Resources & Videos provided by some of the top professionals in our industry and around the globe on our Safety & Security / Risk Management section at ifea.com. Only IFEA Members have access to these valuable resources.
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JOB BANK
Whether you’re looking for an experienced employee to fill that vital position or you’re interested in advancing yourself in the festivals and events field, IFEA's Job Bank can help! The IFEA Job Bank is a valuable resource. Free for IFEA Members to post - available for all to view.
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EVENT RESOURCE MARKETPLACE
When event professionals are ready to buy, they turn to the IFEA’s Event Resource Marketplace. Filled with industry-friendly and targeted suppliers/service providers, the IFEA’s ERM is the most complete global resource for products and services in the festivals and events industry.
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INDUSTRY TEMPLATES & RESOURCES
Find examples of contracts, handbooks, operation/marketing materials in the IFEA’s Industry Templates section at ifea.com. Shared by fellow IFEA Members over the years, why re-create the wheel, when you can view what others have already created! Only IFEA Members have access to this valuable resource.
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PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Discover a cost-effective menu of programs and resources that can help your event or organization succeed even in turbulent times, including Economic Impact Studies; Safety Audited Event Program; On-Site Consultations; Sponsorship Audits and more. IFEA Members receive considerable savings over the Non-Member price.
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ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO
presented by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. If you go to only one industry educational opportunity each year, the IFEA Annual Convention & Expo is the place to be. Offering three days of your festival & event industry peers from around the globe, sharing ideas, experiences and opportunities that can be taken home and put to immediate use in your own community. Stay tuned - we'll be announcing our 2023 dates and location very soon!
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IFEA/NRPA EVENT MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
Presented by two of the most respected professional associations in our industry – the IFEA and the NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) – the Event Management School at Oglebay National Training Center brings new and mid-career industry professionals together with some of the most highly respected and experienced professionals in the field, for a comprehensive educational and networking opportunity. Dates: January 15-20, 2023
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VIRTUAL TRADE SHOW
If you can't make it to the IFEA Expo in person, or you want to view IFEA Exhibitors before or after the show, the IFEA Virtual Trade Show is the place to go. Learn more about all of the IFEA's Expo Exhibitors online 24/7!
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SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR VENDORS
At the IFEA, all members are considered equal and critical to the success of our industry, and vendor members have the same access to the full range of member benefits that festival and event organizations, plus others too!
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MEMBERSHIP WITH THE IFEA INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL THESE VALUABLE BENEFITS AND SO MUCH MORE! |
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To take a deeper look at what other Member Benefits you will have access to, just head to www.ifea.com or contact IFEA Director of Membership, Scott Schmader at: E: scott@ifea.com | P: 208-433-0950 Ext: 8160
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About the IFEA:
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. Learn More Here.
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Thank You to Our Association Endorsed Partners:
The IFEA would like to thank the following partners for their dedicated support of the association. Association Endorsed Partners have made a commitment to the continued success of our association, our members, and our industry through their umbrella sponsorship support of all IFEA programs and services. Show your support for these dedicated providers to our industry by getting to know them, and the high-quality products and services that they supply, better.
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International Festivals & Events Association
10400 Overland Rd. #356, Boise, ID 83709 U.S.A.
P: +1-208-433-0950 F: +1-208-433-9812
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