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The 2021 FFEA Conference Dates are August 24-26, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, FL. For a complete list of educational session details, visit our Education Page.

Monday, August 23, 2021

4:00pm - 5:00pm			Conference Committee Pre-Con Meeting
5:00pm - 6:30pm			Conference Committee Welcome Reception (invitation only)

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

8:00am - 8:00pm			Registration Open

10:00am - 12:00pm			Advanced Training Workshop (TBD) TIPS Training - included in conference registration, but limited capacity, email to hold your spot
10:00am - 5:00pm			Exhibitor Move In
1:00pm - 2:30pm			Peer Discussion Groups
			Sponsorship Marketing Operations & Logistics Event Suppliers
2:30pm - 4:00pm			Peer Discussion Groups
			Municipalities NonProfit Organizations Small Events Large Scale Events
4:00pm - 5:30pm			First Timer Orientation & Networking Session
6:00pm - 9:00pm			Opening Reception on Tradeshow Floor
9:00pm - midnight			Cocktails & Conversation Hospitality After Hours Fireworks Display by Pyrotecnico

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

8:00am - 6:00pm			Registration Open
8:30am - 10:30am			Opening Session & Keynote Address
10:45am - 12:00pm			Educational Sessions
12:00pm - 1:30pm			Sunsational Awards Luncheon
1:45pm - 3:00pm			Educational Sessions
3:15pm - 4:30pm			Educational Sessions
4:30pm - 6:30pm			Tradeshow Happy Hour and Award Winner Showcase
9:00pm - midnight			Cocktails and Conversation Hospitality After Hours

Thursday, August 26, 2021

8:00am - 6:00pm			Registration Open
8:30am - 10:15am			General Session with Roundtable Discussion Groups
8:30am - 5:30pm			Silent Auction Checkout & Item Pickup
10:30am - 11:45am			Educational Sessions
11:45am - 1:30pm			Tradeshow Luncheon
1:30pm - 4:00pm			Exhibitor Move Out
1:45pm - 3:00pm			Educational Sessions
3:15pm - 4:30pm			Educational Sessions
6:30pm - 9:00pm			Networking Social with Dinner & Dancing
9:00pm - midnight			Cocktails and Conversation Hospitality After Hours Fireworks Display by Zambelli

Friday, August 27, 2021

8:30am - 11:00am			Sunsational Awards Pickup
9:30am - 11:30am			*FFEA Board Meeting Invitation only**

Florida Festivals & Events Association has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of continuing education courses, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality.