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Convention Outline

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MAIN CONVENTION SCHEDULE

The following is the outline for the IFEA's 67th Annual Convention, Expo & Retreat.

Main Convention Day 1
Sunday, September 29, 2024

  • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Convention Opening and Keynote Speaker
  • 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Affinity Groups / Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – IFEA Awards Luncheon
  • 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Affinity Groups / Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Exhibitor Set-Up
  • 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Affinity Groups / Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Presentation
  • 6:00 p.m. - Attendee Free Evening
  • 9:00 p.m. – Close - DFEST® Hospitality Suite

Main Convention Day 2
Monday, September 30, 2024

  • 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - Exhibitor Set-Up
  • 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Affinity Groups / Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Affinity Groups / Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Affinity Groups / Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - IFEA Expo Day 1 (Lunch Served)
  • 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Affinity Groups / Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - 'Inspire the Industry' General Session
  • 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - IFEA Foundation Night Event
  • 10:30 p.m. - Close - DFEST® Hospitality Suite

Main Convention Day 3
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

  • 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - 'Inspire the Industry' General Session
  • 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – IFEA Expo Day 2 (Lunch Served)
  • 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
  • 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Closing General Session and Keynote Speaker
  • 4:30 p.m. - Attendee departure or Free Evening
(Registration does not include CFEE Certification Classes or Expo Exhibitor Registration. Separate registration required for each.)

Note: The IFEA 67th Annual Convention, Expo & Retreat runs 3 full days until 4:30 p.m. on October 1, 2024, so be sure to make your travel arrangements accordingly. Schedule is subject to change up until the Convention.

PRE-CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Note: The dates below are exact. Which of the 3 classes below will be held on which specific date is still to be finalized.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

  • 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    CFEE Core Class: TBA
    Separate Registration Required
(Schedule Subject to Change)

Friday, September 27, 2024

  • 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    CFEE Core Class: TBA
    Separate Registration Required

Saturday, September 28, 2024

  • 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    CFEE Core Class: TBA
    Separate Registration Required
  • 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Convention Registration Open
  • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - 1st Time Convention Attendee Meeting
  • 6:00 p.m. - Close - DFEST® Hospitality Suite Welcome


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