Name: Marketing & PR Affinity Group
Start: 2026-10-06T09:15:00-0700
End: 2026-10-06T10:45:00-0700

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.
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Marketing & PR Affinity Group

Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

IFEA convention attendees have a unique opportunity to share "common ground” with professional peers while discussing current trends and issues during our popular "Affinity Group” Sessions, which many of you have been participating in virtually throughout the year. Now come meet your professional friends in person! Bring your questions and input to these valuable open-topic exchange sessions and let the conversation begin. Each Affinity Group has been assigned a Moderator(s) to help keep the discussions flowing smoothly.

Moderators

Dave Bullard, CFEE

Owner, FanFirst

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 →

Tuesday October 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

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IFEA 71st Annual Convention & Expo

Dave Bullard, CFEE

S. David Ramirez, CFEE

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IFEA 71st Annual Convention & Expo

Dave Bullard, CFEE

S. David Ramirez, CFEE

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