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Education Session
Monday | January 20, 2025
Time Activity  (Click on an event to see full profile) Speakers Location
01:00 - 02:00p Fast Tips to Invigorate your Sponsorship & Marketing programs!
Jennifer Puente Crystal 1 & 2
01:00 - 02:00p And the Winner is…. Achievement Award Showcase
Chris Garmon-Thompson Kelly Violini Achievement Awards Room/ Carson 1
01:00 - 02:00p Diversifying Your Entertainment Options Without Overwhelming Your Guests and Your Budget
Mary Lawson Katie Mueller Carson 3
01:00 - 02:00p Inclusive Magic: Creating Sensory-Friendly Fairs That Welcome All
Lisa Lewis Crystal 3
01:00 - 02:00p Make Your Voice Heard: Effectively Communicating with Your Legislators
Louie Brown, Jr. Crystal 5
Tuesday | January 21, 2025
Time Activity  (Click on an event to see full profile) Speakers Location
11:00 - 12:00p Artificial Intelligence for the Fair Industry in 2025
Mark O'Shea Steve Richo Crystal 3
11:00 - 12:00p Back to the Future... Keeping Livestock Shows Relevant while Maintaining the Quality of the Past
David Dillabo Derek Smalley Carson 3
11:00 - 12:00p How to Get People Bitten by the Fair Bug - Young Professionals Session
Emilee Inez Chelsey Roberts Emily Zajac Paige Zuidema Crystal 1 & 2
11:00 - 12:00p Strategizing Social Media
Tanner Markley Crystal 5
11:00 - 12:00p Unlock Growth: Align Your Brand to Boost Revenue
Jessica Dixon Crystal 4
01:00 - 02:00p Optimizing Fair Layouts: Enhancing Space, Engagement, and Revenue
Michael Searle Carson 3
01:00 - 02:00p Peace, Love and Livestock Barns
Jay Carlson Colton Kersey-Lopez Crystal 4
01:00 - 02:00p Building a Bridge to Cross the Leadership Gap
Frank Smith Crystal 3
01:00 - 02:00p Charge Backs, Fraud and Today’s Internet Buying Culture
Colleen Bojorquez Tina Hollis Tom Kay Crystal 1 & 2
01:00 - 02:30p IFM Class - AG Programming Course 130 for Competitive
Jen Cannon Crystal 5
02:00 - 05:30p Trade Show Day 2
Wednesday | January 22, 2025
Time Activity  (Click on an event to see full profile) Speakers Location
01:00 - 02:00p Future-Focused Fun: Designing a Competition for a Modern County Fair
Education Session
Judy Carrico Jacky Eshelby Crystal 1 & 2
01:00 - 02:00p Growth Through Transition: Succession Planning Essentials for Fairs & Expositions
Education Session
Courtny Hinds, CCE, CFE, MBA Crystal 3
01:00 - 02:00p Marketing Moments: Crafting a Successful Digital Marketing Strategy For Your Fair
Education Session
Courtney Barwick Maddie Warren Crystal 5
01:00 - 02:00p The Importance of a Good Contract
Education Session
Tom Mitchell Carson 3
01:00 - 02:00p Elevate the Experience: Leveraging VIP Hospitality to Boost Engagement and Revenue
Rob Brooks Loren Condron Crystal 4
02:05 - 03:05p Bridging the Generational Divide: Communication Strategies for Today’s Fairs
Andrew Trygg Crystal 4
02:05 - 03:05p Smart Strategies for Tight Budgets
Scott Hillyer Crystal 5
02:05 - 03:05p Modernizing Commercial Vendor Programs
Michael Bleau Carson 3
02:05 - 03:05p Creative Promotions to Combat Inflation in the Fair Industry
Mark Armstrong Colleen Bojorquez Kelly Violini Crystal 1 & 2
02:05 - 03:05p Let’s Move Forward Together
Jim Teece Crystal 3