IFEA 71st Annual Convention & Expo: Grid

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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CFEE Check-In On-Site and Continental Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00am

CFEE Professional Certification Class: Operations & Risk Management 9:00am - 12:00pm

CFEE Professional Certification Class: Operations & Risk Management 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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CFEE Check-In On-Site and Continental Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00am

CFEE Professional Certification Class: Non-Sponsorship Revenue Programs 9:00am - 12:00pm

CFEE Professional Certification Class: Non-Sponsorship Revenue Programs 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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Casita Suite 1576	El Conquistador On-Site Restaurants	El Conquistador Resort Grounds	Last Territory Roadway	On Own	TBA	Turquoise Ballroom Foyer

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DFEST® Hospitality Suite Convention Welcome 04 7:00pm -
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Lunch On Own 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Giant Inflatable Displays 12:00pm - 10:30pm

Tucson Rodeo Parade & Museum Wagon Display 12:00pm - 10:30pm

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CFEE Check-In On-Site and Continental Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00am

CFEE Professional Certification Class: Project Management 9:00am - 12:00pm

CFEE Professional Certification Class: Project Management 1:30pm - 4:30pm

A First-Timer's Roadmap to Maximizing the IFEA and Convention 5:00pm - 6:00pm

IFEA Registration Desk Open 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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Casita Suite 1576	El Conquistador Resort Grounds	Last Territory Parking Lot	Last Territory Roadway	On Own	Presidio Ballroom Foyer	Room - Turquoise Ballroom	TBA	Turquoise Ballroom Foyer

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Giant Inflatable Displays 7:00am - 10:30pm

Hot-Air Balloon Tether Ride Experience 7:00am - 8:00am

Tucson Rodeo Parade & Museum Wagon Display 7:00am - 10:30pm

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IFEA Foundaton Silent Auction 05 7:00am -
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IFEA 71st Annual Convention Open: Step Forward 8:30am - 9:30am

Opening Keynote: The Joy Audit...Your First Step Forward 9:30am - 10:30am

IFEA Awards Luncheon 12:00pm - 1:45pm

IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards Presentation 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Building a Culture of Success, with Legacy Results 10:45am - 11:45am

Keeping Up with Social Media 10:45am - 11:45am

How Cities are Using Data to Analyze the Impact of Mega-Events 10:45am - 11:45am

Festival Law 101 10:45am - 11:45am

Centerpiece Celebrations: Philadelphia's Role at the Heart of Am... 10:45am - 11:45am

Festival Law 101 (Con't.) 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Everything Insurance: Contracts to Cyber; Liquor to Liability 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Taking Back Control: Bringing Food & Beverage Operations In-Hous... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Event Management Systems: Building Consistency and Capacity Acro... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Planning for a Crisis and Managing One 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Inbox to Income: Using Email Marketing to Increase Event Revenue 3:15pm - 4:15pm

From Community to Currency: Why Your Volunteers Are Your Stronge... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Building Sustainable Events: Practical Steps | Common Challenges... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Family-Friendly Doesn't Mean Boring: Entertainment For All Ages 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Festival Law 101 (Con't.) 3:15pm - 4:15pm

IFEA Registration Desk Open 7:00am - 6:30pm

Connections Café (coffee served all day) 8:00am - 4:00pm

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Casita Suite 1576	El Conquistador Resort Grounds	Last Territory	Last Territory Parking Lot	Last Territory Roadway	Presidio Ballroom Foyer	Room - Presidio Ballroom	Room - Turquoise Ballroom	TBA	Turquoise Ballroom Foyer

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Giant Inflatable Displays 7:00am - 10:30pm

IFEA Foundation 'Two-Step Under Western Skies' Party & Auction 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Hot-Air Balloon Tether Ride Experience 7:00am - 8:00am

Tucson Rodeo Parade & Museum Wagon Display 7:00am - 10:30pm

IFEA Foundation Silent Auction 7:00am - 3:15pm

IFEA Expo & Lunch 12:15pm - 3:15pm

Inside the Industry General Session - Moving Forward...All Toget... 8:00am - 9:00am

Arts Affinity Group 9:15am - 10:45am

Volunteer Management Affinity Group 9:15am - 10:45am

Operations & Risk Management Affinity Group 9:15am - 10:45am

Marketing & PR Affinity Group 9:15am - 10:45am

CEO Affinity Group 9:15am - 10:45am

What Fans Are Actually Spending in 2026—and What It Means for Yo... 11:00am - 12:00pm

From Forklifts to Fireworks: How CLARK Gave Thunder Over Louisvi... 11:00am - 12:00pm

How Events Ignite Growth, Build Local Economies, and Create Comm... 11:00am - 12:00pm

Preparation & Prevention: The Most Common Insurance Claims and C... 11:00am - 12:00pm

Prep & Response: Dealing with ICE Issues (Real & Perceived) 11:00am - 12:00pm

Parades Affinity Group 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Cities, CVB's and Tourism Affinity Group 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Fly Forward - A 'Backstage Pass' to a Successful Drone Show 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Step Forward Prepared: CPR & Stop the Bleed Training 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Sponsorship Affinity Group 3:30pm - 5:00pm

IFEA Registration Desk Open 7:00am - 6:00pm

Connections Café (coffee served all day) 8:00am - 4:00pm

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Giant Inflatable Displays 7:00am - 4:00pm

Hot-Air Balloon Tether Ride Experience 7:00am - 8:00am

Tucson Rodeo Parade & Museum Wagon Display 7:00am - 4:00pm

IFEA Expo & Lunch 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Inside the Industry General Session - ‘IE’ Live: 20/20 Vision: A... 8:30am - 9:30am

Closing Keynote: Stepping Forward into the Future of Live Events 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Reconciliation in Action: Planning Your Event in Collaboration w... 9:45am - 10:45am

Fenced In: What Location Data Knows About Your Audience 9:45am - 10:45am

Using AI to Up Your Sponsorship Game 9:45am - 10:45am

How to Know When Your Event Is Under Attack by Resellers 9:45am - 10:45am

Step Forward with a Look Back: Lessons Learned from a Career in... 9:45am - 10:45am

Adaptive Sports & Community Inclusion: A Blueprint for Integrati... 11:00am - 12:00pm

Stepping Forward with Your Vendor Partners 11:00am - 12:00pm

Inside the International World of Festivals & Events 11:00am - 12:00pm

Keeping Your Sponsors from Becoming Someone Else’s! Strategies t... 11:00am - 12:00pm

From Planning to Impact: Building Events That Strengthen Communi... 11:00am - 12:00pm

More You, Less Robot: Building Authentic Marketing Content While... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

If I Got Hit By a Bus 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Layout and Event Mapping: Optimizing Opportunities and Minimizin... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beyond the Game...50+ Years of Community Engagement 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New Trends in Sponsorship 2:00pm - 3:00pm

IFEA Registration Desk Open 8:00am - 5:00pm

Connections Café (coffee served all day) 8:00am - 4:00pm

IFEA 71st Annual Convention & Expo

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