Convention & Education

At the IFEA, we believe that learning never stops, and we're pleased to be able to offer a variety of ongoing opportunities to help meet your goals .

Through these, and the many more programs being created every day, the IFEA is here to provide you with the tools, the network and the educational opportunities so you can indeed make the difference between Good and Great!

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Contact: Beth Petersen, Director of Member Services at Phone: +1-208-433-0950 ext:1 or Email: beth@ifea.com

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Annual Convention

The IFEA Annual Convention is the top networking event in our field, full of valuable information that can be taken home and put to immediate use in your own community. Here, professionals gather together to share ideas, experiences and opportunities that shape the successes of our common industry and individual events.
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Annual Expo

One of the most important components of the IFEA’s Annual Convention, the IFEA Expo is the top trade show in our industry for bringing together the creative products, services and solutions of our suppliers/exhibitors, with the leadership and decision makers who call the shots for festivals and events around the world.
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Online Webinar Series

Bringing the information right to your doorstep, we're pleased to present our Online Webinar Series. Offering online sessions hosted by industry leaders and special guests, the IFEA Webinar series covers a wide variety of topics important to your organization's success.
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CFEE Professional Certification

Certification is an important step in the career track of leaders in all industries. IFEA's CFEE Certification enhances the professional stature among ones peers and recognizes those who have gone beyond expectations to be the best that they can be.
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Event Management School

Presented by two of the most respected professional associations in our industry – the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) – the Event Management School at Oglebay National Training Center in West Virginia was designed around the concept of bringing new and mid-career industry professionals together with some of the most highly respected and experienced professionals in the field, for a comprehensive educational and networking opportunity.
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Regional/International Events

Providing you with professional development and educational opportunities right at your doorstep, allowing you to access vital and locally applicable industry information and connect you with event peers and sponsors in your own market.
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Professional Publications & Resources

IFEA's quarterly e-magazine "ie: the business of international events," is designed specifically with a focus on the business side of events. With up 6 or more feature articles and 10+ columns each issue, this is a very valuable resource and educational tool.
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