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This premier gathering of festival and event professionals, suppliers, and industry partners from around the world offers unparalleled opportunities for education, inspiration, and meaningful connection. From those taking their first steps toward a new event, to those advancing long-standing, globally recognized experiences, there is something for everyone as we explore emerging trends, address real-world challenges, and identify new opportunities.
Mark your calendar. Step Forward. The future of festivals and events starts here.
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Monday, October 5
 

10:45am PDT

Keeping Up with Social Media
Monday October 5, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - Coronado I

Speakers
avatar for S. David Ramirez, CFEE

S. David Ramirez, CFEE

Principal Consultant, SDMRamirez, LLC
S. David Ramirez, CFEE, is an award-winning marketing and communications professional from San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder and principal consultant of SDMRamirez, LLC, a marketing and technology strategies agency. He is a faculty member of the IFEA/NRPA Event Management School... Read More →
Monday October 5, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - Coronado I
  Education, CFEE Elective

2:00pm PDT

Taking Back Control: Bringing Food & Beverage Operations In-House at Festivals
Monday October 5, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room - Coronado I
More festivals are bringing food and beverage operations in-house, but what does that actually involve? Hear from operators who’ve made the shift as they walk through planning, vendor management, execution, and settlements. Learn where the revenue upside is and how to evaluate if it’s the right move.
Speakers
avatar for Colette Ingalls

Colette Ingalls

Associate Director, Marketing, atVenu
Monday October 5, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room - Coronado I
  Education, CFEE Elective

3:15pm PDT

Inbox to Income: Using Email Marketing to Increase Event Revenue
Monday October 5, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room - Coronado I
Your email list is one of your most valuable assets. Discover how leading events use email marketing to sell more tickets, encourage repeat attendance, promote upgrades and add-ons, and build year-round loyalty. We'll explore campaign strategies, automation, segmentation, subject lines that get opened, and performance metrics that matter—so you can turn more subscribers into paying attendees.
Speakers
avatar for Cassie Roberts Dispenza, CFEE

Cassie Roberts Dispenza, CFEE

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Saffire
Cassie has extensive experience with ticketing, online marketing and event planning. She began her career in live entertainment by producing high profile events  with the Austin Sports Commission and the United States Olympic Committee. She started working with Saffire in 2011... Read More →
Monday October 5, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room - Coronado I
  Education, CFEE Elective
 

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