Win BIG in IFEA’s "7 for 70" Anniversary Membership Challenge

Calling all members! It's time to play our biggest membership recruitment drive, our "7 for 70" Anniversary Membership Challenge!

For 70 incredible years, IFEA has been at the heart of the festivals and events industry, bringing together the brightest minds, the most creative innovators, and the most passionate professionals from around the world. Now, as we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we're handing YOU the power to shape the future of the IFEA!

It’s simple, it’s exciting, and it’s a game-changer! Recruit just 7 new members and you’ll get to choose one of the three prizes listed below!

Choose Your Prize!

• A FREE 1-Year IFEA Membership – Keep your benefits for another year at no cost. When your membership is up for renewal, we’ll pick up the tab!
• A FREE IFEA Annual Convention Registration – Network with the best in the industry, attend world-class sessions, and celebrate our 70th Anniversary in style with a free Convention Registration!
• A FREE CFEE FastTrack Registration – Take the next step in your career and earn the most respected industry certification with a free FastTrack Registration!

When you bring new members into IFEA, you’re not just helping them—you’re helping yourself by expanding your network with professionals who share your passion for festivals and events. More members mean more connections, collaborations, and opportunities for YOU.

• Find Your Next Partner, Sponsor, or Vendor – A larger IFEA community means more potential partnerships, sponsorships, and supplier relationships. The next great idea or collaboration for your event could come from someone YOU recruited!
• Increase Your Industry Influence – As you introduce new members to IFEA, you naturally position yourself as a connector and leader within the industry. People will recognize you as someone who brings value to the community.
• Unlock New Knowledge & Best Practices – More members = more perspectives, experiences, and innovative ideas shared across our network. You’ll gain fresh insights and strategies from a wider pool of experts, helping you and your events thrive.
• Strengthen Local & Global Ties – Whether you recruit from your own city, state, or beyond, you’re building your own network of festival and event professionals who will be invaluable resources throughout your career.

Shape the Future of IFEA—Your Network, Your Community, Your Legacy!

This isn’t just any membership drive—this is YOUR opportunity to shape the future of the IFEA by bringing in the professionals YOU want to network with at the Annual Convention, in Affinity Groups, and beyond!

Be Part of the Legacy That Keeps IFEA Thriving! By helping us grow today, you’re ensuring that IFEA remains strong, innovative, and resourceful for the next generation of event professionals. Your efforts will help sustain a network that supports, educates, and uplifts festival and event organizers worldwide—now and for the next 70 years!

This is YOUR association. Take the opportunity to build the community YOU want to be part of!