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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.
Monday October 5, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Working in the festival and event business is deeply meaningful. As rewarding as your days can be, they can also be demanding, emotional and exhausting. Even the most dedicated professionals can feel stretched thin.
In this energizing and deeply relatable session, you will be inspired to reconnect with why you do what you do, rediscover your personal and professional purpose and re-ignite the positivity that fuels outstanding care!
Through relatable stories, practical mindset shifts and uplifting insights, you will be reminded that how YOU show up everyday matters - to your customers, families and colleagues. The bottom line? When YOU lead with purpose, manage your energy with intention, and choose positivity – you build a culture of success, and leave a legacy of results.
Speakers
avatar for Gail Lowney Alofsin

Gail Lowney Alofsin

Author, Speaker, Professor, University of Rhode Island
Gail Lowney Alofsin is the Associate Director Corporate Partnerships for the Office of Strategic Initiatives at the University of Rhode Island. Gail has been speaking at the IFEA Conference for over 25 years and also serves on the IFEA's Presidents Council.
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Monday October 5, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Room - Joshua Tree

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