Host a Regional Meet-Up and Showcase Your Venue

In this Issue: Call for Regional Meet-up Hosts • Virtual Happy Hours Start Oct. 15 • Webinar Oct. 23 • Accepting Speaker Proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference • Welcome New Members • FFEA on Social

A MESSAGE FROM SUZANNE

Sept. 30, 2025 - We’re planning a series of regional meetups across the state, and we’d love to partner with you to make them happen!

We are looking for hosts who can provide:

Meetup Space: Room for 15–50 attendees for a coffee meetup, discussion group, or educational session.

After-Hours Venues: Local spots where food and beverage are available, perfect for casual networking and peer connection.

These gatherings are a great way to showcase your venue, connect with fellow event professionals, and strengthen our community.

If you’re interested in hosting—or have questions—please reach out to me directly at suzanne@ffea.com.

Thank you for helping us create opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together!

Please scroll to add our new Virtual Happy Hours to your calendar, RSVP for the latest education webinar opportunity, and join me in welcoming our new members.

Suzanne Neve

CEO, Florida Festivals & Events Association

FFEA Events & Updates

SAVE THE DATE & Submit a Speaker Proposal for the 2026 Annual Conference - August 4-6,2026

The dates are set, and we’re looking for passionate, innovative voices to share ideas, strategies, and success stories at the 2026 Florida Festivals & Events Association Conference. This is your chance to inspire peers, showcase expertise, and spark conversations that shape our industry.

Whether it’s event operations, marketing, sponsorship, safety, technology, or creative programming—we want to hear from you!

Submit your proposal today and be part of creating unforgettable experiences. Click here for speaker details and submit a proposal below.

Submit a Proposal

Introducing Monthly, Virtual Happy Hours - Start Oct. 15

Connect, relax, and network with fellow FFEA members right from home! Our new Monthly Happy Hour Series kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 15 @ 4pm and continues every third Wednesday of each month. Register once and you’ll automatically receive the link and a calendar invite for each session.

Reserve your spot today and join us for this fun, practical networking opportunity!

Add to Your Calendar

Webinar Oct. 23| The Hidden Details: Mastering the Nuances of Sponsor Management

Event teams often view sponsor management as a simple transaction, but the truth is, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. Presented by Alex Durant of Durant Consulting, this webinar delves into the critical, often-overlooked nuances of managing sponsor relationships. We'll go beyond the basics of logo placement and booth setup to explore the subtle yet significant details that can make or break a partnership. LEARN MORE>

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Welcome New Members!

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FFEA on Social...

Member Monday Spotlight: Thank You, Pyrotecnico!

This Member Monday, we’re shining the spotlight on Pyrotecnico, one of our fantastic sponsors for the FFEA 2025 Conference last August.

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Looking for a way to meet fellow event professionals, share your expertise, and help strengthen Florida’s festivals and events community?

Join one of FFEA’s committees!

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Make Your Event More Planet-Friendly (and Profitable!)

Looking for a simple way to reduce waste and boost your bottom line? Reusable cups are the answer.

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Let's get together!

Many attendees expressed interest in connecting regionally, and planning is underway for the first regional meeting. A host location is needed while refreshments will be provided, so only a place and a date are required.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!