BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270228 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:OFEA Conference for Festivals & Events 2027 DESCRIPTION:THE Conference for Festivals & Events\n\nDown the Rabbit Hole\n\nFebruary 25 - 27\, 2027\n\nSeaside Civic and Convention Center (415 1st Ave\, Seaside\, OR)\n\n\n\nEveryone who works in events wears many hats and knows things can get a little mad sometimes. It's hard to step away when you're deep in problem-solving\, losing track of time as you tumble further and further down the rabbit hole. For our 2027 Conference\, we're embracing that spirit as we explore the wonderland of events and festivals with our theme: "Down the Rabbit Hole."\n\n\n\nWhether you're just starting out\, like Alice\, or a seasoned pro who's navigated the twists and turns of wonderland before\, there will be something for everyone. Dive into a mix of foundational sessions and expert-level courses\, featuring insights from national-level speakers. Get ready to tumble into a world of festival and event industry insight with expert-led breakout sessions\, a bustling Trade Show\, and the prestigious Ovations! Awards celebrating the very best in the business.\n\n\n\nExpect the unexpected as you explore new ideas\, bold strategies\, and creative inspiration around every corner. Reconnect with familiar faces\, meet new industry friends\, and gather the tools you need to make your next event bigger\, better\, and a little more magical. Don't be late for this very important date because 2027 is going to be curiouser and curiouser.\n\n\n\nSo straighten your top hat\, grab a cup of tea\, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure\; this is one conference you won't want to miss.\n\n\n\nThis year's sessions include:\n\n Crisis Leadership\n Increasing Your SEO\n Team Communication\n Project Planning\n Event Mapping\n And MORE!\n\nPre-Conference Workshop: (additional cost)\n\nAI Beyond ChatGPT: Tools\, Tricks & Time-Savers for Event Professionals with WhirLocal\n\nWhen: Thursday\, February 25\, from 9am-Noon\n\n\n\nAI is more than just ChatGPT. This hands-on workshop will introduce event professionals to a variety of AI-powered tools that can help streamline the work that goes into planning\, promoting\, and producing events. From content creation and design to research\, organization\, automation\, brainstorming\, and everyday administrative tasks\, discover what tools are available and where they can actually save you time.\n\n\n\nRather than simply talking about what AI can do\, we'll explore how to put these tools to work. Learn how to identify the repetitive tasks eating up your time\, choose the right AI tool for the job\, and build AI into your existing workflow without adding another complicated system to manage. Come ready to experiment\, ask questions\, and rethink how you approach your workload. The goal isn't to replace the work you do\, but to use AI strategically so you can spend less time on the tasks that slow you down and more time on the work that actually requires you.\n\n\n\nConference Registration Costs:\n\n\n Members: $350.00\n Non-Members: $450.00\n Trade Show Booth: $175\n\nAdditional Attendees: $295 (members)\, $395 (non-members)\n\nSave $50 when you register by December 31\n\nLate fees apply after February 5\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Includes:\n\n\n Conference Welcome Packet\n Educational Sessions from Leading Industry Experts\n Access to Trade Show\n Entrance to all Hospitality Receptions & Networking Evenings\n Meals: Thursday Night Dinner on the Town\, Friday Lunch\, Friday Ovations! Awards Dinner\, Saturday Lunch X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:THE \;Conference for Festivals &\; Events
\nDown the Rabbit Hole
\nFebruary 25 - 27\, 2027
\nSeaside Civic and Convention Center (415 1st Ave\, Seaside\, OR)
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\nEveryone who works in events wears many hats and knows things can get a little mad sometimes. It&rsquo\;s hard to step away when you&rsquo\;re deep in problem-solving\, losing track of time as you tumble further and further down the rabbit hole. For our 2027 Conference\, we&rsquo\;re embracing that spirit as we explore the wonderland of events and festivals with our theme: &ldquo\;Down the Rabbit Hole.&rdquo\;
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\nWhether you&rsquo\;re just starting out\, like Alice\, or a seasoned pro who&rsquo\;s navigated the twists and turns of wonderland before\, there will be something for everyone. Dive into a mix of foundational sessions and expert-level courses\, featuring insights from national-level speakers. Get ready to tumble into a world of festival and event industry insight with expert-led breakout sessions\, a bustling Trade Show\, and the prestigious Ovations! Awards celebrating the very best in the business.
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\nExpect the unexpected as you explore new ideas\, bold strategies\, and creative inspiration around every corner. Reconnect with familiar faces\, meet new industry friends\, and gather the tools you need to make your next event bigger\, better\, and a little more magical. Don&rsquo\;t be late for this very important date&hellip\; because 2027 is going to be curiouser and curiouser.
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\nSo straighten your top hat\, grab a cup of tea\, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure\; this is one conference you won&rsquo\;t want to miss.
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\nThis year'\;s sessions include:\n\nPre-Conference Workshop: (additional cost)
\nAI Beyond ChatGPT: Tools\, Tricks &\; Time-Savers for Event Professionals with WhirLocal
\nWhen: Thursday\, February 25\, from 9am-Noon
\n
\nAI is more than just ChatGPT. This hands-on workshop will introduce event professionals to a variety of AI-powered tools that can help streamline the work that goes into planning\, promoting\, and producing events. From content creation and design to research\, organization\, automation\, brainstorming\, and everyday administrative tasks\, discover what tools are available and where they can actually save you time.
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\nRather than simply talking about what AI can do\, we&rsquo\;ll explore how to put these tools to work. Learn how to identify the repetitive tasks eating up your time\, choose the right AI tool for the job\, and build AI into your existing workflow without adding another complicated system to manage. Come ready to experiment\, ask questions\, and rethink how you approach your workload. The goal isn'\;t to replace the work you do\, but to use AI strategically so you can spend less time on the tasks that slow you down and more time on the work that actually requires you.
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\nConference Registration Costs:\n\n\nAdditional Attendees: $295 (members)\, $395 (non-members)
\nSave $50 when you register by December 31
\nLate fees apply after February 5
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\nRegistration Includes:\n\n\n LOCATION:Seaside Civic & Convention Center 415 1st Ave Seaside\, Oregon UID:e.9103.22304 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260822T221234Z URL:https://business.oregonfestivals.org/events/details/ofea-conference-for-festivals-events-2027-22304 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR