The intent and effort to ReFocus starts within us all. The greatest opportunities are often hidden within our greatest challenges, but it is up to us to discover them.
For nearly seven decades, the IFEA has provided the festivals and events industry with the very best in professional education and training; a wealth of creative and diverse perspectives; and access to the plethora of expertise and experience that makes up our industry. But it is up to each of us to actively participate and discover the value waiting within.
As we gather together in Pittsburgh, we continue that well-etched tradition, but with a keen awareness of the many new challenges that have presented themselves within our industry and the communities that we serve, in recent years. We have drawn upon the insights and input of active industry leadership and other respected voices, from around the globe, and have worked to ensure that attendees at all levels - first-timers and repeat attendees, new to the industry or seasoned professional - can all benefit from the answers, ideas and inspiration that is waiting to be discovered.
A sampling of this year’s topics, presented/moderated by the top leaders in our global industry, include*, among others: (* subject to change).