Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Sixth Annual Southeast Festivals and Events Conference, presented by the Georgia Festivals and Events Association & sponsored by Melrose Pyrotechnics, February 16 – 19, 2009 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Knoxville. The hotel is conveniently located just 20 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport a short walk from the Old City and Market Square. Whether you are new to event planning or a seasoned professional, this three-day conference will help you produce events successfully.
Paul Jameson leading a session on "The Keys to Event Success"
The 2009 conference and trade show will feature over 15 educational breakout sessions & keynote presentations given by top professionals in the industry. Attend the Trade Show, visit the nightly hospitality suite, enter your event in the Kaleidoscope Awards program, connect with other event professionals from around the southeast and take home valuable information to enhance your event, and your community.
Kaleidoscope Awards Application Kaleidoscope Press Release
Crowne Plaza Hotel information
Information on the City of Knoxville
The trade show in Greenville, S.C.
This 3-day conference features top-notch educational sessions and panel discussions, with respected industry professionals who openly share their knowledge and experience. This format allows for face-to-face conversations with industry suppliers during the Trade Show, networking with peers during meals and nightly receptions and hospitality suite all combined to make this conference an incredible value. Join other event leaders for the Kaleidoscope Awards Banquet where the best of the best from the region will be recognized. Don’t miss this opportunity to rejuvenate, re-energize and reinvest. Success Starts Here!
General topics presented during the conference will include, sponsorship, marketing and promoting, working with volunteers, arts and crafts festivals, merchandising and many more.
“Networking is a huge part of the learning experience and there are many opportunities built into the conference”, says Rick Lott, Chairperson of the Georgia Festivals & Events Association. “There is something for everyone. Large and small events will benefit from attending this conference”.
