CONVENTION agenda

The FFEA Convention and Trade Show will open with half-day seminars on Wednesday, July 3st and ends on Friday, August 2nd with a casual Dinner and Social. CLICK HERE for a Hotel Map with Meeting Room Locations.

Wednesday, July 31st

10:00 am - 6:30 pm           

Registration Begins sponsored by O'RyanCordes

Conference Foyer

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Exhibitor Set-Up

Calusa Ballroom

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Half-Day Seminars

Blue Heron / Captiva / Great Egret

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

First Timers Seminar

Estero Ballroom

 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Opening Reception  Presented by Pyrotecnico

Trade Show Open (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Entertainment Showcases       (7:30pm - 9:30pm) Presented by the South Florida Fair Sponsored by Reflections Productions, Inc. Fireworks Show by Pyrotecnico

Silent Auction Open
Food stations. Complimentary soda. Cash bar. 

Calusa Ballroom

 10:00 pm - 12 Midnight

Late Night Hospitality            Presented by Leesburg Partnership and Anheuser Busch                                      Complimentary beverages and snacks.

Rookery Bay AB - 325/326


Thursday, August 1st

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Breakfast & Learning Roundtables

Tradeshow Open

Silent Auction Open

Calusa Ballroom

 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Registration Open Sponsored by O'RyanCordes

Conference Foyer

8:30 am - 9:45 am

Educational Sessions

Sanibel / Captiva

Blue Heron / Great Egret

9:45 am - 10:00 am

Beverage Break Sponsored by Coconut Grove Arts Festival Complimentary coffee/soda/water provided.

Conference Foyer

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Educational Sessions

Sanibel / Capativa

Blue Heron / Great Egret

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Tradeshow Luncheon
Silent Auction Open

Lunch provided. 

Calusa Ballroom

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Educational Sessions

Sanibel / Captiva

Blue Heron / Great Egret

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Beverage Break Sponsored by Coconut Grove Arts Festival Complimentary coffee/soda/water provided.

Conference Foyer

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Educational Sessions

Sanibel / Captiva

Blue Heron / Great Egret

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SUNsational Awards Dinner Presented by Zambelli Fireworks and Southern Waste Systems / All Star Toilets
Entertainment Showcases Presented by the South Florida Fair Sponsored by Reflections Productions, Inc.      

Fireworks Show provided by Zambelli Fireworks
Dinner/soda provided. Cash bar.

Estero Ballroom

10:00 pm - 12 Midnight               

Late Night Hospitality Presented by Leesburg Partnership and Anheuser Busch. Complimentary beverages and snacks.

Rookery Bay AB 325/326


Friday, August 2nd

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Breakfast & Learning Roundtables

Tradeshow Open

Silent Auction Open

Calusa Ballroom

 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Registration Open Sponsored by O'RyanCordes

Conference Foyer

8:30 am - 9:45 am

Educational Sessions

Sanibel / Captiva

Blue Heron / Great Egret

9:45 am - 10:00 am

 Beverage Break Sponsored by Coconut Grove Arts Festival Complimentary coffee/soda/water provided.

Conference Foyer

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Educational Sessions

Sanibel / Capativa

Blue Heron / Great Egret

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Annual Business Meeting & Luncheon Presented by Saffire Events
Trade Show Open (11:15am - 12:00pm)
Entertainment Showcases Presented by the South Florida Fair Sponsored by Reflections Productions, Inc. 

Silent Auction Closes at 11:45am

Lunch provided. 

Calusa Ballroom

 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Break-Down

Calusa Ballroom

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Educational Sessions

Sanibel / Captiva

Blue Heron / Great Egret

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Beverage Break Sponsored by Coconut Grove Arts Festival Complimentary coffee/soda/water provided.

Conference Foyer

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Closing Session

Estero Ballroom

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Poolside Cookout and Social Presented by Anheuser Busch Sponsored by Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Entertainment Showcases Presented by the South Florida Fair Sponsored by Reflections Productions, Inc.                  
Dinner/soda provided. Cash bar.

Cypress Courtyard

10:00 pm - 12 Midnight               

Late Night Hospitality Presented by Leesburg Partnership and Anheuser Busch. Complimentary beverages and snacks.

Rookery Bay AB 325/326

    *Schedule Subject to change.


Saturday, August 3rd   Those staying over Friday Night have the opportunity to join the "Poolside Pals".  The Poolside Pals will gather round the pool for a day of sun and fun.