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CONNECT, SHARE, AND GROW:
JOIN IFEA'S EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL NETWORKING GROUPS FOR FESTIVAL & EVENT PROFESSIONALS
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Take a break from your busy schedule to connect with fellow Festival & Event Industry professionals through our virtual IFEA Networking Affinity Groups on Zoom! Exclusively for IFEA Members*, these sessions offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed on industry trends, exchange ideas, and share both successes and challenges in a supportive environment. Don't miss out on this chance to engage with your peers!
*Affinity Groups are conducted through the ZOOM online platform. Participation from attendees is encouraged and greatly enhances the value of the Affinity Group. This is an IFEA Member Only Benefit. Must be an IFEA Member to participate.
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UPCOMING 2024 VIRTUAL AFFINITY GROUPS INCLUDE: | |
The IFEA ART EVENTS AFFINITY GROUP is specifically for those who produce Arts Events to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
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Moderator:
Stephen King, CFEE
IFEA World Board Member
Executive Director
Des Moines Arts Festival
Des Moines, IA
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Starting at 10:00 a.m. MT on:
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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The IFEA PARADES AFFINITY GROUP is specifically for those who produce parades to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers. | |
Moderator:
Ed Bautista, CFEE
Chief Creative and Strategic Officer
Bautista Event Specialists Team
San Jose, CA
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Starting at 10:00 a.m. MT on:
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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The IFEA INDUSTRY NEWCOMERS AFFINITY GROUP specifically for those who are new to the festivals & events industry (at any age) and looking to connect to peers, opportunities, and resources. | |
Moderator:
Scott Schmader
Director of Membership (and industry newcomer!)
International Festivals and Events Association
Boise, ID
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Starting at 10:00 a.m. MT on:
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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The IFEA GENERAL SESSION AFFINITY GROUP is not focused around a specific topic, this group aims to provide a larger platform for connecting with peers and sharing ideas. | |
Moderator:
Steve Schmader, CFEE
President/CEO
International Festivals & Events Association
Boise, ID
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Starting at 10:00 a.m. MT on:
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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The IFEA DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AFFINITY GROUP (DEI) is specifically for all those who are dedicated to building organizations and events that are welcoming, accessible to, and inclusive of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, physical and mental abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and cultures. | |
Moderator:
Steve Schmader, CFEE
President/CEO
International Festivals & Events Association
Boise, ID
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Starting at 12:00 p.m. MT on:
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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The IFEA CEO AFFINITY GROUP is specifically for those in the CEO, or equivalent, position at their Organization, to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers. | |
Moderator:
Jazelle Jones
Deputy Managing Director and Director of Operations
City of Philadelphia Office of Special Events
Philadelphia, PA
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Starting at 2:00 p.m. MT on:
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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ADDITIONAL VIRTUAL AFFINITY GROUPS INCLUDE: | | |
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The IFEA SPONSORSHIP AFFINITY GROUP is specifically for those who manage Sponsorships, to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
| - Meets next in 2025 - Exact Date TBA.
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The IFEA CITIES, CVB's AND TOURISM AFFINITY GROUP is specifically for those who produce events or work within Cities, CVB’s and Tourism organizations to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers. | - Meets next in 2025 - Exact Date TBA.
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The IFEA VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AFFINITY GROUP is specifically for those who manage volunteers to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers.
| - Meets next in 2025 - Exact Date TBA.
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The IFEA OPERATIONS AFFINITY GROUP is specifically for those who manage the Operations at Festivals & Events to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers. | - Meets next in 2025 - Exact Date TBA.
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The IFEA MARKETING & PR AFFINITY GROUP is specifically for those who are in Marketing & PR to continue to discuss current trends and issues with their peers. | - Meets next in 2025 - Exact Date TBA.
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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. Join the IFEA | Renew Your IFEA Membership
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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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