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Convention Outline

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MAIN CONVENTION SCHEDULE

The following is the outline for the IFEA's 66th Annual Convention, Expo & Retreat.

Main Convention Day 1
Monday, October 9, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Convention Opening and Keynote Speaker
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
12:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – IFEA Expo Day 1 (Lunch Served)
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Presentation
7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Attendee Free Evening
9:00 p.m. – Close - dfest Hospitality Suite

Main Convention Day 2
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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. - 1:00 p.m. - IFEA Expo Day 2 (Lunch Served)
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - IFEA Foundation Party & Auction
10:30 p.m. - Close - dfest Hospitality Suite

Main Convention Day 3
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - 'Inspire the Industry' General Session
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
12:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. – IFEA Awards Luncheon
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Educational Breakout Sessions
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - Closing General Session and Keynote Speaker
5:45 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 66th Annual Convention, Expo & Retreat runs 3 full days, be sure to make your travel arrangements accordingly. Note: 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.
Friday, October 6, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CFEE Core Class: Administration / Management
Separate Registration Required

(Schedule Subject to Change)

Saturday, October 7, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CFEE Core Class: Marketing & Media Relations
Separate Registration Required

Sunday, October 8, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CFEE Core Class: Sponsorship & Sponsor Service
Separate Registration Required
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Exhibitor Set-Up
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Industry Ancestry: Come Meet the IFEA Family
6:00 p.m. - Close - dfest Hospitality Suite Welcome

Convention Outline

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MAIN CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Main Convention Day 1Monday, October 9, 2023

Main Convention Day 2Tuesday, October 10, 2023