SFEA Conferences

2025 SFEA Conference

2025 SFEA Conference

Everyone get ready and climb "All Aboard!" in Chattanooga, TN!

Come join us in Chattanooga, TN, for All Aboard! – 2+ days of education, networking, and idea sharing, with a healthy dose of music, fun, and memories thrown in!

Early bird rate ends on January 15, 2025!

We’re excited to announce our keynote speaker – Anthony Russo of Double Down Strategy

Our educational sessions are graded by track level, so we can make sure to have educational offerings for all experience levels in our industry. Whether you’re brand new or an old pro, we’ll have something designed with your skills and needs in mind. So check out the different educational levels and find what fits for you!

We’ll also have:

*15+ hours of pure educational content
*3+ hours of artist showcase presentations
*4 hours of dedicated tradeshow time
*15+ hours of socials and networking time
*The Kaleidoscope Awards Gala
*Discounts on local experiences for your time in Chattanooga during and outside of the conference (so come early or stay a little longer!)

Sunday, 2/23 – Opening Nighty Party 6-10pm

Monday, 2/24 – Educational sessions 9am-5:30pm, Showcase Event 7-9pm

Tuesday, 2/25 – Educational sessions 9am-5:30pm, Kaleidoscope Awards Gala 7-9pm, Gala Afterparty 9-11pm

Wednesday, 2/26 – One morning educational session 9-10am

 

Vendors – make sure to apply through the Exhibitor section (don’t buy just a regular ticket)! General attendees can just purchase the ticket appropriate to their situation. Single day attendance, Kaleidoscope Gala Only, and +1 tickets are available.

 

Hotel reservations link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/2025southeastfestivalsannual/

Room block rate end date is 1/17/2025, so book early!

Three breakfast vouchers for the Doubletree will be provided per registrant, whether or not you are staying at the Doubletree.

 

Monday is Festival or Event T-shirt day, so rep ’em proud and loud!

 

Want to join SFEA and get member pricing to attend our conference? Do it here! https://southeastfestivals.org/join-sfea/

 

Want to get your name in front of more faces or enhance your brand? Check our our sponsor deck and sponsorship packet for the 2024 Annual Conference. Contact us to become a sponsor for the 2024 SFEA Annual Conference!

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Important Conference Links

Info/Registration     Member Vendor Application     Non-member Showcase Application     Kaleidoscope Awards Information

Silent Auction Donation Form     Speaker Application     Event Planner Games Signup Form

Kaleidoscope Awards Panel Discussion Question Pre-Submission Form

Hurricane Relief Grants

If your community or organization was impacted by the devastating 2024 hurricane season, we want to ease the burden on your community and make sure you still have access to the education and resources necessary to do your job and positively impact your community as it recovers. Apply for our Hurricane Relief Grants, which will be awarded on a case-by-case basis in amounts up to full conference registration fees.

Application deadline: 12/31/2024 at 11:59pm CT

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