
Join colleagues for a Q&A and group dialogue regarding Event Operations & Logistics. Join colleagues for a Q&A and group dialogue regarding Marketing Best Practices for Events. Moderator Kevin McNulty will start the discussion with a few tips on engaging your audience. Join colleagues for a Q&A and group dialogue regarding Sponsorship Best Practices for Events. Moderator Teresa Stas will start the discussion with a few tips on keeping sponsors happy. Visit with FFEA Members, planners and suppliers for networking. Beer, wine, water and soda will be included. Menu is listed below. All menu items will be individually served to attendees by hotel staff with masks and gloves. ANTIPASTO MACARONI AND CHEESE BAR TERES MAJEO BEEF – CARVED TO ORDER DESSERTS Would it be an FFEA Conference without Fireworks?! Our partners at Pyrotecnico will put on an amazing display lakeside at the Cypress Courtyard. After hours hospitality will open once the display is over. Physically distant...Socially Connected! We will be outside so feel free to dress casually for the warm weather. Self serve beverages from our grab and go coolers include: Breakfast will be served. Coffee, water, grab and go muffins and breakfast pastries, yogurt and whole fruit. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to marketing your business or event, especially during a crisis climate. It’s more important now than ever to strategize and communicate your brand values. We’ll show you where you need to be focusing, what you need to be doing, and who you need to be partnering with to maximize your digital impact. In this session, industry veterans Dennis Freeman and Erin Regrutto will review how to analyze all aspects and elements of your event in order to create a safe experience for your patrons and staff. Session topics include: Conducting a thorough analysis of every element of your event, Working with local government officials regarding current and future rules, regulations and safety protocol, How to create a Risk Impact/Probability Chart, How to mitigate risks identified through the two previous steps and The “Go – No Go” decision process. Come hear from our supplier members on the latest products and services for safer, stronger events! Lunch includes: Feel like your event is doing the same thing over and over for sponsorships? Wondering how you can land sponsors with bigger budgets? In this session Teresa Stas, Director of Green Cactus sponsorship agency will break down how to develop enticing activations for sponsors and show case studies of successful activations. What does the future look like for events? Join our panel as we talk sustainability, event production and the impact of the pandemic on our industry - now and moving forward. SUNsational Awards have been submitted from across the state and today we will award the winners! This is your opportunity to celebrate the "Best of the Best" and get ideas for your event! Physically distant...Socially Connected! We will be outside so feel free to dress casually for the warm weather. Self serve beverages from our grab and go coolers include:Schedule
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Peer Discussion Group - Event Operations & Logistics
Peer Discussion Group - Marketing
Peer Discussion Group - Sponsorship
Opening Reception
Fireworks Display by Pyrotecnico
Cocktails & Conversation - After Hours Hospitality
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Opening Remarks
Digital Marketing - Growing and Strengthening During a Crisis Climate
Live Event Risk Mitigation in the Time of COVID-19
Supplier Showcase Luncheon
Creating & Selling Activations that Sponsors Love
The Future of Events
Closing Session & Awards Presentation
Cocktails & Conversation - After Hours Hospitality