Call for Speakers

We’re looking for energized individuals with something unique to share when it comes to producing and marketing festivals and community events to present at our annual conference, August 20-22, 2024 at the Renaissance SeaWorld Resort in Orlando, FL.

30th ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADESHOW

Educational Sessions will be held Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd. There will be three different session types.

• Breakout Session – 75 minutes (can be presentation, case study, panel, etc)
• Learning Roundtables – 30 minutes
• Microsessions – 3 slides, 3 minutes per slide

So what are we looking for in a speaker? In short: inspiration and actionable insights for our attendees. Our audience is diverse and ranges from Municipalities to non-profits to Independent Event Planners. Topics that have succeeded in the past include sponsorship recruitment and retention, marketing and social media strategies, event operations and logistics, volunteer management, technology and professional development.

Our ideal speaker is:

• Experienced, engaging, and comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Passionate about sharing expertise, real-world strategies and knowledge on topics to help our members grow their events
• Willing to partner with FFEA and our team to deliver the best possible content experience and relevant information for our audience
• Available to engage with attendees before and after your session
• Committed to sharing about FFEA on and with your social networks
• Interested in partnering with FFEA and staying connected to the FFEA community beyond the conference itself
• Available for a 10-minute video or FFEA audio interview (for potential usage in future FFEA video content materials and event wrap-up videos)