Operations & Risk Management "Operations" and "Risk Management": two areas that are critical to the success of any event. This all day session offers a comprehensive look at the operational elements of a successful festival including entertainment booking, technical aspects, festival planning etc. For more information on Operations/Risk Management.

Administration & Management-The "back room" operations of event-producing organizations are not often considered "sexy"; however, this in-depth session will unravel some of the mysteries of running a successful event business and promises to add "pizzazz" to your business strategies and administrative techniques. We'll explore the in's and out's of managing a board of directors, producing a winning business plan, identifying budget targets and making them work, establishing market plans, identifying competition and establishing a business paradigm that will give more "gravitas" to your organization. We're not just party-planners . . . we're professional business entities that bring economic impact and vitality to a community. Join us as we use clear and useful examples to bring clarity to the building blocks of an organization. For more information on Administration/Management.

The following classes will be held at future IFEA Conventions.

Sponsorship/Sponsorship Service-Over the past generation the sponsorship of festivals and special events has evolved from the quasi-donation of money by a local business to a sophisticated marketing relationship involving the exchange of mutual value. The development of a comprehensive sponsorship plan and successful fulfillment program involves the coordination of numerous details and the working knowledge of a variety of factors. This area of instruction is designed to provide information about the fundamentals of sponsorship. For more information on Sponsorship/Sponsor Service.

Marketing/Media Relations-A strong marketing vision, direction, and ultimately a plan are essential in the successful promotion of any company's products or services. This area of instruction is designed to look at and provide an overview of marketing and media relations and specifically how these functions can be used to the unique needs of the festival and special events industry. For more information on Marketing/Media Relations.

Managing Human Resources-Staffing issues, employee manuals, volunteer programs, board relations, motivation, legal issues, compensation & benefit issues, and more, will all be covered in this important seminar that no event management professional can afford to miss. For more information on Human Resources.

Maximizing Non-Sponsorship Revenue-From merchandise programs to food & beverage sales, ticket admissions, foundations, carnivals, fund-raisers and more, attendees will learn how to maximize critical non-sponsorship revenue sources. For more information on Non-Sponsorship Revenue Programs.

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