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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T070000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090921T160000
SUMMARY:'Connections' International Cafe (Coffee served all day)
DESCRIPTION:This is the place to get (re)connected during the convention. Network over a cup of coffee (available all day)\, meet new friends from around the world\, turn off the technology and take time to re-new those all-important human connections that represent the real bottom line.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Marriott Ballroom Foyer\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090921T090000
SUMMARY:CFEE / Advanced Professional Continental Breakfast
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CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Room - Indiana Ballroom Foyer\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090921T120000
SUMMARY:The Zero Waste Community Event Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Globalization has taught us just how connected our actions really are. An increased global focus on protecting our planet and our communities has resulted in many "green" efforts; but what does "green" really mean when it comes to festivals and events? Come learn how you can begin working toward a "zero waste" community event\, setting the example for others to follow and opening yourself up...
CATEGORIES:ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CLASS
LOCATION:Room - Michigan - Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090921T120000
SUMMARY:Sponsorship Sales\, Service & Success
DESCRIPTION:What are the mistakes and myths many event organizers make in selling and servicing sponsorships to corporations? This day-long presentation will help you know what to do before you make the sales pitch that will significantly improve your chances for success\, as well as the essential elements of service and fulfillment to assure that they keep coming back. Presented in four parts\, this seminar wi...
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION CLASS
LOCATION:Room - Florida - Illinois\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090921T130000
SUMMARY:CFEE / Advanced Professional Lunch
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CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Room - Indiana A-B\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090921T160000
SUMMARY:The Zero Waste Community Event Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:See 9:00am for session description.
CATEGORIES:ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CLASS
LOCATION:Room - Michigan - Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090921T160000
SUMMARY:Sponsorship Sales\, Service & Success
DESCRIPTION:See 9:00am for session description.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION CLASS
LOCATION:Room - Florida - Illinois\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:19691231T160000
SUMMARY:Attendee Free Evening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the magic of Indianapolis while networking with your professional peers.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090921T223000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T020000
SUMMARY:'dfest' / Dixie Flag Event Services Team Hospitality Suite
DESCRIPTION:The center of the networking universe\, complete with a hosted bar and unlimited access to your professional peers.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Presidential Suite 1737\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T070000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:'Connections' International Cafe (Coffee served all day)
DESCRIPTION:This is the place to get (re)connected during the convention. Network over a cup of coffee (available all day)\, meet new friends from around the world\, turn off the technology and take time to re-new those all-important human connections that represent the real bottom line.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Marriott Ballroom Foyer\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T090000
SUMMARY:CFEE / Advanced Professional Continental Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln Foyer\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T120000
SUMMARY:Fully Connected: Maximizing Your Use of the Latest On-Line Social Media and Internet Technology
DESCRIPTION:Attend this session if you want an in-depth introduction to social media\, including Facebook pages for your festival or event\, setting up a Twitter feed\, how wikis can benefit the planning process\, blogs and how they can be used for festivals\, YouTube\, Viddler\, and SurveyMonkey. This all-day session will also go in depth on search engine optimization\, ADA accessibility for websites\, website copyri...
CATEGORIES:ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CLASS
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T120000
SUMMARY:Marketing / Media Relations
DESCRIPTION:A strong marketing vision\, direction\, and ultimately a plan is essential in the successful promotion of any company's products or services. This area of instruction is designed to look at and provide an overview of marketing and media relations and specifically how these functions can be used to the unique needs of the festival and special events industry.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION CLASS
LOCATION:Room - Michigan - Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T130000
SUMMARY:CFEE / Advanced Professional Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Circle City Bar & Grill\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
SUMMARY:Fully Connected: Maximizing Your Use of the Latest On-Line Social Media and Internet Technology
DESCRIPTION:See 9:00am for session description.
CATEGORIES:ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CLASS
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
SUMMARY:Marketing / Media Relations
DESCRIPTION:See 9:00am for session description.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION CLASS
LOCATION:Room - Michigan - Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:'Ideas in the Round' Roundtable Sessions
DESCRIPTION:So much information; so little time. So don't miss this valuable session of rotating topics and professional networking possibilities. Come get an early start on your convention experience by meeting new friends and industry peers with common professional interests.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: 'CFEE' - Gaining Your Professional Certification
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Adding an Educational Component to Your Year-Round Programming
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Creating Event-Venue Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Event Anniversarys - Making Them Special
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Growing a 'Green' Program at Your Event
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: IFEA's Cost-Effective Tools for Your Event & Organization
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Making More Money for Your Fund-Raiser
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Maximizing Event Technology in Event Management
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: May the 'Source' be With You...Turning Risk into Reality
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Protecting Your Event from Media 'Spin-Off' Competition
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Securing and Hosting Marching Bands for Your Parade
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Sponsor Activation: What Works\, What Doesn't
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Stepping Up Your Parade Floats Cost Effectively
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Tapping into Mobile Devices for Maximizing Sponsorship Revenues\, Pre-Promotions\, & Increasing Event Attendance
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Using Events to Promote Community Institutions
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7-9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T173000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T180000
SUMMARY:Keys to Successful Networking
DESCRIPTION:Networking is always listed as one of the top benefits of attending a conference or convention. Learn how to use networking opportunities to increase the size of your professional and personal circle.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 10\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T190000
SUMMARY:First-Timers Welcome\, Convention Overview and IFEA Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Join IFEA Staff and Board members as we welcome new attendees to the IFEA Convention. Meet new friends\, learn more about how to maximize your convention experience\, and start connecting with your IFEA network.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 10\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090922T210000
SUMMARY:IFEA Convention Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The official start of the convention. Join us for a special evening as we welcome old friends and new\, renew connections and build networks that will last a lifetime. Representatives from the 500 Festival and the City of Indianapolis will provide a personal welcome to IFEA attendees on behalf of their professional community colleagues and partners at the NFL Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts;...
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 5-6\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T210000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:19691231T160000
SUMMARY:Attendee Free Evening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the magic of Indianapolis while networking with your professional peers. For those looking for dinner and other suggestions\, the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association will have an information station located in the registration area throughout the convention.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090922T223000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T020000
SUMMARY:'dfest' / Dixie Flag Event Services Team Hospitality Suite
DESCRIPTION:The center of the networking universe\, complete with a hosted bar and unlimited access to your professional peers.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Presidential Suite 1737\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T070000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T160000
SUMMARY:'Connections' International Cafe (Coffee served all day)
DESCRIPTION:This is the place to get (re)connected during the convention. Network over a cup of coffee (available all day)\, meet new friends from around the world\, turn off the technology and take time to re-new those all-important human connections that represent the real bottom line.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Marriott Ballroom Foyer\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T090000
SUMMARY:Convention Opening: 'Ladies & Gentlemen\, Re-Start Your Engines'
DESCRIPTION:Featuring a special performance\, in true Indiana fashion\, by the Purdue University Varsity Glee Club. Join us for a memorable morning\, as we put out the green flag on the IFEA's 54th Annual Convention & Expo.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 5-6\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T100000
SUMMARY:Master of the Ceremonies: An Eventful Life
DESCRIPTION:Ever imagined where you'd begin if your creativity had to come in Olympic proportions? Come spend a fascinating and rare "behind-the-scenes" morning with Ric Birch\, unrivalled master of special events\, Producer/Director/Artistic Advisor for the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies in Los Angeles (1984)\, Barcelona (1992)\, Sydney (2000)\, Torino (2006) and Beijing (2008); the XIIth Commonwealth G...
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 5-6\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T120000
SUMMARY:Focus on Festivals & The Arts: Defining Hidden DNA Ties and New Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:We often make the mistake of considering "the arts" as almost a separate entity from festivals and events\, but in reality there is a close bond and connecting DNA that keeps us all in the same family. Come learn from a conversation with Mario Garcia Durham\, Director of Presenting for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)\, how they are working to define our "family tree" more clearly\, which cou...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T120000
SUMMARY:Focus on Safety: Proper Reaction - Preparing\, Protecting and Responding to Health Scares and Security Concerns
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide attendees with an overview of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and how the Commercial Facilities Sector (including the Outdoor Events subsector) fits into this unifying plan for the integration of existing and future critical infrastructure and key resources protection efforts and resilience strategies to ensure a safer and more secure America. The NIPP...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T120000
SUMMARY:Focus on Social Media Marketing: Understanding the Landscape\, Benefits and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Wondering about Facebook\, Twitter and blogs and how they might be used for events? Attend this informative session given by a seasoned social media pro\, Carla Pendergraft. You'll get an overview of these tools and how to use them to maximize ROI from your festival or event. If time permits\, we will do some live website critiques.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 8\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T120000
SUMMARY:Focus on Sponsorship: Power Tools - Audience Research Surveys and Post-Event Reports
DESCRIPTION:At a time when we all need to do more with less\, sponsors are relying more and more on their property partners to provide information that informs their ROI analyses and justifies sponsorship spending internally. IEG will pull from its learnings working with dozens of sponsors to get you ahead of the game\, including: - Research about your audience that's no longer optional - Tips that make your fu...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T120000
SUMMARY:Focus on the Environment: What Does it Mean to Be Green?
DESCRIPTION:Globalization has taught us just how connected our actions really are. An increased global focus on protecting our planet and our communities has resulted in many "green" efforts; but what does "green" really mean when it comes to festivals and events? Come learn how you can begin working toward a "zero waste" community event\, setting the example for others to follow and opening yourself up...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 10\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T121500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T134500
SUMMARY:IFEA Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The IFEA Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon\, sponsored by Kaliff Insurance\, continues to serve as an inspiration to us all\, as we pause to pay tribute to the people who have made/make our industry great. Join us as we: " Recognize our 2009 CFEE Graduates (Sponsored by: K&K Insurance) " Award the IFEA / Zambelli Fireworks Internationale Volunteer of the Year Award to 2009 recipient Gayl Doster of Mus...
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 5-6\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T134500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
SUMMARY:Expo Vendor Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:All IFEA Expo Vendors are encouraged to attend this orientation session prior to the start of the IFEA Expo set-up.
CATEGORIES:EXPO TRADE SHOW
LOCATION:TBA\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group 'Common Ground' Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Come join your peers to share common ground challenges and solutions\, and to expand your professional network. Simply pick your area of greatest commonalities and join the conversation
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group: Arts Events
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 1\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:99991e9212d1c02b1ee23f07e543bbd1@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group: CEO's
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:259a6e0852003078cf4c1e618ece859e@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group: Event Education
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 4\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:58b7dc87d62c85e1f8320a692d7b02ae@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group: Flower & Garden Events
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 2\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:908b741b55baef0a8639f2abc26c4b1f@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group: Municipalities / Tourism Agencies
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 8\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cdecdd40f4e437e7f27f52d670e213d9@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group: Operations
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 9\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3c58c32b67513f01f0e4b0af4dc0d4f4@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group: Parades
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 10\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:32b9f69eed63f4a558e89a48aec1121d@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group: Sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 3\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e14a843c56ab96e950a6599dde325ea2@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T140000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T154500
SUMMARY:Affinity Group:Volunteer Programs
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 7\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fabb640ab3cc66c3b3af5e3f8f456753@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090923T173000
SUMMARY:IFEA / Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards
DESCRIPTION:The most anticipated event in the festivals and events industry\, recognizing the best of the best. Come join your professional peers as we all wait to hear\, "And the Pinnacle Award goes to..."
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 5-6\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dd262dff60073adb63ddb6059409ca6c@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T173000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:19691231T160000
SUMMARY:Attendee Free Evening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the magic of Indianapolis while networking with your professional peers. For those looking for dinner and other suggestions\, the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association will have an information station located in the registration area throughout the convention.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090923T223000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T020000
SUMMARY:'dfest' / Dixie Flag Event Services Team Hospitality Suite
DESCRIPTION:The center of the networking universe\, complete with a hosted bar and unlimited access to your professional peers.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Presidential Suite 1737\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8de86ce65a7ac0023afd58fe291212ec@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T070000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T173000
SUMMARY:'Connections' International Cafe (Coffee served all day)
DESCRIPTION:This is the place to get (re)connected during the convention. Network over a cup of coffee (available all day)\, meet new friends from around the world\, turn off the technology and take time to re-new those all-important human connections that represent the real bottom line.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Marriott Ballroom Foyer\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T090000
SUMMARY:Edutainment in Festival Programming
DESCRIPTION:How do you combine learning\, multi sensory experiences\, new technologies\, and intense emotions to bring forth national pride and to celebrate our collective heritage? Winter Sound and Light shows\, spectacular pyrotechnics on an outdoor stage that spans over one Km2\, vibrant commemorations\, outdoor operas paying tribute to historical figures\, recognizing the country's artistic excellence at the Gen...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 2\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:11482410cb15de6e1a8c1b32d41a280f@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T090000
SUMMARY:How to Turn Volunteers into Your Fan Club
DESCRIPTION:It is time to remake the volunteer management model to deal with reality: life moves fast\, people have unlimited options as to how they spend their time\, technology is an omnipresent force\, and many aspects of the American culture work against building a sense of community. Understanding and engaging these elements will turn your volunteers into your fans. You can eliminate wasted effort\, operate...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 3\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:73c815034e235b405a005ce3e495f15b@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T090000
SUMMARY:Keeping Your Staff Motivated During Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:In today's challenging environment\, with many organizations operating short-staffed\, on frozen or scaled-back budgets\, and swimming as hard as they can to keep their head above water\, it has never been more important that we think about keeping our staffs motivated and focused. This valuable session may help to lower your own stress levels and especially those around you.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 4\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7c04b9852a0ce782c03295b529d7aa2b@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T090000
SUMMARY:Shopping for Successful Grocery Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:"Money in Aisle 6"! Wouldn't that be a nice announcement to get? This valuable session will fill your cart full of information you need to know in order to find and secure a successful grocery partnership.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 1\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f12ad162523e22e150d1499b3a8ecd89@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T090000
SUMMARY:The Power of Events to Promote Destinations
DESCRIPTION:Festivals and events are the "calling cards" of our communities\, states\, regions and countries. They have the unique ability to increase tourism\, create economic and social impact\, and provide a quality of life to those who live there that few other industries can make claim to. Come hear from one of the leading experts in the destination marketing field how we can all work together to maximize th...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f78e0d203bf6460dd743b30af5b58987@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T101500
SUMMARY:Choreographing a Spectacle: The Art of Crafting a Press Release WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:During the Choreographing a Spectacle: The Art of Crafting a Press Release WORKSHOP\, John will share his vast experience in promotional writing for famous celebrities and brand names by helping the audience to learn the basic elements and structure of writing a press release for their events and activities. Press releases are the most important link between an event and the media\, and the foundati...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5dadd620f3ffad84d520138f37758ceb@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T101500
SUMMARY:Keeping Your Fans Happy Over the Long Haul
DESCRIPTION:Who better than a professional sports organization\, who must continually keep their fans happy - game after game and season after season - to teach us all about doing the same with our volunteers\, attendees\, sponmsors and more?
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 2\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:328c2d85bbbd448f937eb505b687abf0@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T101500
SUMMARY:Mobile Marketing Partnerships: Best Practices to Maximize Revenue and Deliver the Goods
DESCRIPTION:Tapping into your attendee's passion for your event through a live marketing experience can be one of the best activation tools you own. Learn best practices related to this lucrative experiential marketing asset that will deliver crucial ROI to the sponsor\, while enhancing the experience of your guests.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 1\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1eb24a43bd2a8435241146bb03a0694d@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T101500
SUMMARY:Risk Management: Knowing What to Insure Against
DESCRIPTION:It's a risky world out there. What steps do you need to take to minimize your event's exposures to risk? How do you make sure that others have the proper insurance and that it covers you? What about your volunteers\, staff\, board and sponsors? What are today's newest trends that you need to be aware of? Join us for this important session that will help increase your comfort zone and lower your stre...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 3\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:446092ed3d211ee77a407b2b143a38ba@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T101500
SUMMARY:The Return of Corporate Social Responsibility to Sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:The new challenges that we are experiencing may have a bright side. Answering a renewed need to help out their communities\, customers\, and other special causes\, corporate responsibility is once again driving many sponsorship decisions. Come learn how your events can benefit from this trend.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 4\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b42928dd2532931d0e7e593fdcba9b4b@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T120000
SUMMARY:Bailouts & Politics: The Effect on Sponsorship and What It Means to You
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, Sen. John Kerry announced he would introduce legislation that would disallow companies receiving TARP funds "to host\, sponsor\, pay for conferences and events and pay for holiday or entertainment events." The political\, media\, and public outcry over this situation caused considerable damage to consumer perceptions of sponsorship and the broader corporate sector. If you rely on...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Marriott 1\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:92f4ad678977e2a751a7ba0edd5db1db@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T120000
SUMMARY:Choreographing a Spectacle: The Art of Crafting a Press Release WORKSHOP (con't)
DESCRIPTION:See !0:15am for session description.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fba60a3468a9266e9091362947f1e471@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T120000
SUMMARY:Don't Rain on My Parade: The New Challenges and Opportunities Facing Parade Producers
DESCRIPTION:Changes in city support services\, route changes\, sponsorship concerns\, and more\, the challenges can line up like a parade themselves; but far be it that those in our industry would not see the opportunities created by it all. Come join our panelists for a discussion of the trends and issues facing parade producers today. Don't let this valuable parade session pass you by!
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 2\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aa5e142628ecc88bf0cef0689e69a0c4@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T120000
SUMMARY:Protecting Tourism in the New World
DESCRIPTION:The partnership between tourism and events is a natural and critical one. Come join this important panel session as we discuss how everyone must play a role in making sure that new world market challenges do not negatively impact our ability to continue providing important cultural\, social and economic benefits to our communities\, regions\, states and countries.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 3\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ac80beefd38e5602e7d1c93e1dbbbade@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T103000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T120000
SUMMARY:Trust and Communications: The Best Economic Stimulus Tools
DESCRIPTION:When times get tough\, it has always been true that a return to the basics is usually a smart route. Come join speaker Gail Alofsin for some basic reminders and some new ideas\, all aimed at enhancing your success.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 4\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:245797f93bec354bc19359519c87a2c6@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T160000
SUMMARY:IFEA 'EXPO' - Day One (Lunch served)
DESCRIPTION:Here's your chance to meet face-to-face with the most creative\, cutting-edge suppliers in our industry\, who can help you find cost-effective\, creative new ways to keep your event successful! A plethora of fresh\, creative new ideas\, great convention deals\, and "concept resesarch" await. Start re-tooling your event today!
CATEGORIES:EXPO TRADE SHOW
LOCATION:Marriott 5-10\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ca7fa43e72ceae7e1ea10dbae3e9ce3e@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T173000
SUMMARY:Sponsorship Success 2010: The New World Issues
DESCRIPTION:Join IFEA Association Partner Festival Media Corporation and top sponsorship / advertising agency executives for our annual look at the changing world of sponsorship.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Marriott 1-4\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b0dc6466234bc065c70abf20934c8084@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090924T230000
SUMMARY:IFEA Foundation Night Party & Auction (Separate Ticket Required)
DESCRIPTION:The IFEA Educational Foundation encourages everyone to join them for a private evening at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum and the annual IFEA Foundation Night Party & Auction*\, including food\, fun\, racing memories and networking opportunities. The IFEA Foundation plays an important role in helping us to fulfill our educational goals and mission and the IFEA Foundation Auction a...
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bc0f6df2fb2d335ea9cc98717bd7be31@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090924T223000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T020000
SUMMARY:'dfest' / Dixie Flag Event Services Team Hospitality Suite
DESCRIPTION:The center of the networking universe\, complete with a hosted bar and unlimited access to your professional peers.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Presidential Suite 1737\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T070000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T163000
SUMMARY:'Connections' International Cafe (Coffee served all day)
DESCRIPTION:This is the place to get (re)connected during the convention. Network over a cup of coffee (available all day)\, meet new friends from around the world\, turn off the technology and take time to re-new those all-important human connections that represent the real bottom line.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Marriott Ballroom Foyer\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7b212b5e53a3d1e9b95b986986dc43b3@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T090000
SUMMARY:How to Improve Sponsor Service Through Your Web Site
DESCRIPTION:Web sites have become the new office\, service centers\, press and planning guides\, ticket offices\, retail stores and more. This importanat session will walk you through how to use your site to improve your sponsor service on many different levels.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Florida - Illinois\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3143dc10f5af7e2d52532aae73e57490@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T090000
SUMMARY:Industry Compass: A Discussion of Global Trends\, Issues and Opportunities Impacting the World of Festivals & Events
DESCRIPTION:As the IFEA continues to grow and expand globally\, opportunities for new industry collaborations on an international level abound. Learn how to use the "I" in IFEA in this interactive session. A respected panel of industry experts offers a global perspective of festivals and events in today's world\, followed by audience-driven discussion. Bring your questions and your ideas!
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Michigan - Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:70fb1ad0b160ccaf2ff2ce59465f6e98@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T090000
SUMMARY:Leveraging the Internet to Market Your Event: An Event-Centric Focus on Search Engines
DESCRIPTION:The view is always better from the top...especially when it comes to the internet and search engines. Whether you are on page six or at the top of page one\, that is the credibility that you are given by those doing the searching in our fast-paced world. Come learn how you can better position your event to get the best possible exposure to potential audiences\, sponsors and more.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana G\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6ded39cab63db6d4e895224f567a030a@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T090000
SUMMARY:Making Less into More
DESCRIPTION:How to make more out of less is becoming a specialty that we all need to become experts at. Come hear from one of those experts how you can better maximize the resources at hand.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:13d94cf3fc5945f86305ac6eed584d25@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T090000
SUMMARY:The Case for Investing in Sponsorship Activation
DESCRIPTION:A car with no gas won't take you very far. Come join two top leaders from both sides of the sponsorship equation\, as they make the very important case for investing in sponsorship activation after the deal is signed.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana F\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:db2e370db2d4dd0f81394d4afe510d0c@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T104500
SUMMARY:Deposit or Withdrawal: The State of Banking Sponsorships
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, financial institutions have served as proud community partners by supporting numerous festivals and events. In today's unprecedented economic times and with sponsorship dollars at a premium\, what factors are a new part of the contribution decision-making process for banks and what can sponsorship professionals do to better ensure they are part of the equation? This session will explor...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana F\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6f5ff9d593cb3d284baec58cf58e9b22@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T104500
SUMMARY:Developing or Improving an On-Site Revenue Tracking System
DESCRIPTION:Is your management team getting quick and accurate admission\, revenue and inventory reports? Can you be certain you are depositing all of the money patrons are spending on site? Are you trying to decide between cash\, credit\, tickets or a combination of all three in revenue-generating areas? Explore the evolution of SunFest's cash/credit tracking system and address these questions and their solutio...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Florida - Illinois\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2c797af56bbfde6eb3245d193128e1ce@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T104500
SUMMARY:Industry Compass: A Discussion of Global Trends\, Issues and Opportunities Impacting the World of Festivals & Events (con't)
DESCRIPTION:See 8:00am for session description.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Michigan - Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3ad8cfb8a95746ed6d3bb63af2658602@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T104500
SUMMARY:Inside the Shambhala Music Festival - A Case Study in Social Media Success
DESCRIPTION:The Shambhala Music Festival in Canada came out of our peripheral vision last year and has drawn the attention of many top professionals in our field for the creative and cutting-edge approaches used by their producers. Come meet them and learn about this fun event. We predict you will take away an idea or two!
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana G\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:eefb478253c335631e4dc31e7571eb45@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T104500
SUMMARY:Leveraging College and University Students for a Win-Win Outcome
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships are the key to many successes and there is no better partnership in our industry than the one between events and the academic institutions that are the training ground for the next generation of professionals in our field. Come learn first-hand how you can better maximize this important relationship\, what are the opportunities\, where do you begin\, what are the expectations\, and more?...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9e94b167646a4410e079295f0c5538d1@ifea09.sched.org
URL:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T110000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T130000
SUMMARY:IFEA 'EXPO' - Day Two (Light Lunch served)
DESCRIPTION:Conclude your expo busines and cut your best deals in person\, because when the Expo closes\, it's back to telephone bargaining and on-line research once again.
CATEGORIES:EXPO TRADE SHOW
LOCATION:Room - Marriott 5-10\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T140000
SUMMARY:Ensuring Community Value during Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:If no one understands the importance of your event in good times\, imagine the ground you have to make up in turbulent times. Now more than ever\, our industry is working to remind our communities of the value and important role that our events play in the big picture. No one has done that any better than the 500 Festival here in Indianapolis. Come hear from President & CEO Kirk Hendrix the secrets...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana G\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T140000
SUMMARY:Festival Design Studio Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With all of the great creative minds and massive amounts of experience wandering the hallways of the IFEA Convention\, we thought "what if we were to use that combined expertise\, with no limitations placed on them\, to create an all new event from scratch". What would be included in the programming components; what would you do to avoid the pitfalls of other events; how would you market it; would it...
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T140000
SUMMARY:Keeping Your Event a Success: 10 Tips You Should Know before Working with the Cops
DESCRIPTION:Nothing can destroy your event faster then the perception that it's not safe to attend. In this session you will learn valuable tips on how to work with law enforcement and have us care about your event as much as you do.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Michigan - Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T140000
SUMMARY:The Future of Newspapers and the Impact on Event Sponsorships
DESCRIPTION:A look into the myths and realities of the changing media landscape and how best to work with traditional and emerging media companies.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana F\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T140000
SUMMARY:Trends & Forecasts on the Entertainment Front
DESCRIPTION:How are concerts and events surviving and thriving in this ever changing economy? From the artist to the agent\, from the ticket to the recycling bin\, what is happening to keep the crowds coming?
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Florida - Illinois\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T141500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T151500
SUMMARY:Festival Design Studio Workshop (con't)
DESCRIPTION:See 1:00pm for session description.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T141500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T151500
SUMMARY:Inside Perspective: The (Indianapolis) 500 Festival
DESCRIPTION:Take a "Behind-the Scenes" tour of one of the most successful festivals in our industry. Join 500 Festival President & CEO Kirk Hendrix\, together with many key players on the 500 Festival team for an inside perspective from every angle.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana F\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T141500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T151500
SUMMARY:Maximizing Merchandise Programs
DESCRIPTION:From concept to delivery\, MainGate has honed its craft by producing and retailing merchandise at many of the largest spectator events in the United States since 1963. Come learn from the leaders how you can maximize your merchandise program and increase your revenues.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana G\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T141500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T151500
SUMMARY:New World Advice for Events from Inside City Hall
DESCRIPTION:City and event relationships have changed dramatically in the new economy. Once best friends now often find themselves at odds\, trying to manage budgets\, needs and politics. Come get some advice on how to manage these important partnerships from a City Hall insider who is also an event producer.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Michigan -Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T141500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T151500
SUMMARY:What You Need to Know about Grant Funding vs. Sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:Grants vs. Sponsorship; two sides of a coin that both represent important financial support to our events. Come learn from one of the leading foundations in the United States the difference between the two and how you might add to your potential resources.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Florida - Illinois\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T153000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T163000
SUMMARY:Bringing the World's Youth Together through Sports
DESCRIPTION:In 2010 Singapore will host the first-ever\, IOC sanctioned\, World Youth Olmpics. During the planning process\, Kelven Tan\, Sports Marketing Chief for the Singapore Sports Council has come to understand the important role that sports can play in bringing the world's youth together and how we might all translate that role into our own events.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Florida - Illinois\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T153000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T163000
SUMMARY:IRS Form 990: Red Tape and Bureaucracy. What's not to Love?!
DESCRIPTION:This will be scintillating session on the new requirements set forth for non-profits in the IRS Form 990. Topics will include changes in reporting employee salary along with recommended operating policies. Help ensure your Festival avoids an audit by attending this session!
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Michigan - Texas\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T153000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T163000
SUMMARY:Powering Your Sponsorship at Signature Events
DESCRIPTION:Greg Fennig\, Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) Vice President\, shares insights about their title sponsorship of the IPL 500 Festival Parade. Learn what this investor-owned public utility looks for in its community partnerships.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana F\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T153000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T163000
SUMMARY:Re-Configuring the Norm
DESCRIPTION:Take a close look at how the Portland Rose Festival adjusted their calendar and format to meet its challenges. This in-depth session provides key strategies that proved to be successful in 2009. (attendance\, expenses\, public relations\, sponsorships\, marketing\, etc.). The session also provides important lessons learned for those looking to make major changes to traditional event schedules.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Indiana G\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T153000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T163000
SUMMARY:Viral Involvement: Offering Audiences New Planning Options Through Technology
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore the many benefits and answer questions surrounding the implementation of attendee planning tools\, social networking and other options for your events.
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT
LOCATION:Room - Lincoln\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T164500
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T170000
SUMMARY:2010 Convention Invite and IFEA Board Chair Comments
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Room - Indiana E\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T170000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20090925T180000
SUMMARY:Closing Keynote: I Didn't Know It Then\, But I Wish I Had: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Leadership Among the Roses
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will introduce the audience to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and will then look back on the insights and lessons learned from a decade of service as the organization's CEO. It will offer leadership tips as well as advice on avoiding pitfalls that can trip up a new executive in a well established organization. It will also offer some thoughts on how to maximize your effectivene...
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Room - Indiana E\, Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20090925T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:19691231T160000
SUMMARY:Attendee Free Evening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the magic of Indianapolis while networking with your professional peers. For those looking for dinner and other suggestions\, the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association will have an information station located in the registration area throughout the convention.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING - SOCIAL
LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN
SEQUENCE:0
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