Advanced Education
Professional Certification (CFEE) Classes
Sponsored by K&K Insurance, the IFEA's Certified Festival & Event Executive (CFEE) certification sessions will be held on Monday, September 8th and Tuesday, September 9th, prior to the official start of the convention. Classes are taught by leading professionals in our field and are a required component toward the achievement of professional certification, but are open to all who desire to attend. For more information on the CFEE Program, Click Here
The full day sessions held during the convention include the following:
Monday, September 8th, 2008 - Operations & Risk Management **Separate Registration Required
"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.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 - Administration & Management **Separate Registration Required
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.
Advanced Professionals Seminar
Designed for those needing to recertify their CFEE designation or anyone interested in continuing their professional education. For more information on Advanced Professional Education, Click Here
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 - Seven Sponsorship Steps for Weathering the Economic Storm - Sylvia Allen, CFEE, IFEA's Director of Partnership Marketing **Separate Registration Required
Airlines folding, financial institutions struggling, job losses, home foreclosures, investments losing further ground and the cost of living increasing every day as fuel, groceries, clothing, travel, education and many other economic factors continue to rise. It has become evident in every news story we read and hear that we are in or are entering a recession.
In the events and sponsorship business that typically means that we will all see and feel the impact of decisions being made to cut corners, hedge bets and protect budgets. At the IFEA, we are aware of the impact that a down economy or a full blown recession can have on everyone in our industry and have opted to be pro-active in our approach. As a result, one of the leading and most credible Sponsorship experts in our industry today, brings us these seven steps to help both events and sponsors prepare for and respond to current and future economic conditions.
New Professionals Seminar
Designed for those new to the industry or anyone looking for a "refresher course in a variety of areas that are critical to success in the events business. For more information on New Professional Education, Click Here.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 - Topic TBA -**Separate Registration Required
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