Upon completion of a Grad Track, graduates have five years to complete three continuing education credits. Each course listed is valued as one continuing education credit. Upon completion, please complete the CE form and email to Amy Listle, IFMG, CFE, at amy@fairsandexpos.com. As courses are identified they will be added to the schedule.
2025 Convention in Denver, Colorado
Entertainment Programming Track
Sunday, November 30, 9:00am - 10:00am Marching to Success: Parade Planning for Fairs of All Sizes – 405/406/407
Tuesday, December 2, 10:30am-11:30am Booking the Right Concert - Maximizing Profit & Community Appeal – 505/506/507
Facilities Management Track
Sunday, November 30, 12:30pm-1:30pm Attracting Events to Your Fairgrounds – 503/504
Tuesday, December 2, 9:00am - 10:00am Building the Future - The Transformation of the National Western Center Part 1 – 205/207
Tuesday, December 2, 10:30am - 11:30am Building the Future - The Transformation of the National Western Center Part 2 – 205/207
Wednesday, December 3, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Prevent the Splatter - Event Planning Tips & Tricks for Facility Managers to Ensure Success – 501/502
Marketing and Promotions Track
Sunday, November 30, 10:30am - 11:30am What Went Wrong - Marketing Bloopers – 405/406/407
Tuesday, December 2, 9:00am-10:00am Latest Marketing Trends & How to Apply Them to Your Fair – 503/504
Sponsorship and Revenue Building
Tuesday, December 2, 9:00am-10:00am How Sponsors/Partners Can Drive New Exhibitors in Competitive Exhibits – 403/404
Tuesday, December 2, 10:30am - 11:30am Using AI to Up Your Sponsorship Game – 201/203
Wednesday, December 3, 1:00pm - 2:00pm New & Unique Sponsorship Assets – 205/207
Leadership Track
Sunday, November 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Turning the Tide: Making Negative the Positive – 501/502
Tuesday, December 2, 10:30am - 11:30am, Leading Diverse Team - 501/502
Wednesday, December 3, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Together We Thrive: Enhancing Employee Relations Across Generations - 403/404
Sunday, November 30, 9:00am-10:00am Successfully Managing by Walking Around with EYES that See! – 505/506/507
Sunday, November 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Building Your Team: Superintendents, Coordinators & Volunteers for Competitive Exhibits – 501/502
Wednesday, December 3, 10:30am - 11:30am, Creating Unforgettable Moments Walking the Disney Ride Path - 503/504
Wednesday, December 3, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Together We Thrive: Enhancing Employee Relations Across Generations - 403/404
Following each course please complete and submit the IAFE Continuing Education document and email to Amy Listle IFMG, CFE - Education manager at amy@fairsandexpos.com
**Please review the convention online schedule as dates and times of workshops may change.