Education

Annual Convention

IFEA's Annual Expo

Join hundreds of your professional peers as they gather at the IFEA's Annual IFEA Convention sponsored by Festival Media Corporation. The convention offers some 100 educational sessions, led by the highest rated speakers in our industry, from around the world; continuing education and certification programs; unsurpassed networking opportunities; and much more. Nowhere else in the world can you spend so much time with the leaders of our industry, exchanging ideas, discussing common challenges, sharing solutions and building your professional network.

For the Convention Attendee

The IFEA Expo trade show is one of the most important components of our convention, historically bringing the best suppliers together with the best events, resulting in new ideas that benefit everyone. Unopposed by any other sessions, so that you can spend your time effectively exploring and interacting with the unlimited creativity and possibilities that await inside, the IFEA Expo is your key to future success and inspiration.

The largest trade show in our industry geared specifically to festival and event decision-makers, features the most creative ideas, products and services for all things imaginable, including: merchandise, insurance, giant parade inflatables, parade floats, children's performers, food and beverage products, fencing, sponsor gifts, decorations, security, fireworks, lasers, university programs, face-painting, sand sculptures, portable restrooms, bleachers, entertainment and attractions, ticket control, confetti cannons, generators, tents, awards, radios, printing needs, sponsorship software and services; credit card services, photography, publications, costumed mascots, staging, lights and sound, and much, much, more; usually at special convention pricing!

For the Convention Exhibitor

IFEA's Expo allows event industry suppliers the greatest opportunity available today for face-to-face exposure and interaction with festival and event executives who are seriously looking for new ideas, products and services that will enhance their events and success.

The IFEA Convention & Expo provide multiple opportunities, both formal and social, to rub shoulders with the best in our business. In addition to the many educational and networking sessions, you'll also enjoy Affinity Group Sessions with those who share common goals and challenges; a high-energy Opening Show written and produced by the IFEA production team; the IFEA Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon, and the popular Dixie Flag Hospitality Suite and IFEA Connections Cafe. The IFEA Convention & Expo is the perfect combination of education, networking, and fun. You can't afford to miss this once-a-year opportunity to build lifelong friendships and priceless business relationships.