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FestForums Convergence is a one-of-a-kind interactive conference and networking event for music, film, food + wine + beer festival organizers.
Addressing cutting-edge technology, sustainability, innovation, safety & collaboration, FestForward will close with "Best of the Fests," a festival award ceremony recognizing North America’s best festivals in game changing categories.
The Recipe: One part music + one part film + one part food & wine + one part technology. Stir it up for a fun-filled mentally invigorating three day professionally enhancing experience with hundreds of festivals & industry insiders attending.
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Get Activated at FestForward ...Activating Sponsorships at a Festival
Activating Sponsorships at a Festival
When negotiating a sponsorship, all brands recognize the value of activation across many platforms. Festivals need to remain authentic while brands want to be heard. A marriage of convenience must exist for the success of the relationship. What steps must the festival take to ensure success? Our experts will provide some key takeaways.
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David Hazan,
Consultant, DLH Consulting
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Rob Tonkin,
Founder, Marketing Factory, Inc.
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Sam Elkin,
Sponsorship Account Manager,
C3 Presents
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Elana Leaf Director,
Special Projects, Insomniac
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Robert Richards,
Commercial Director,
Glastonbury Festival
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Working with Charities:
The Festival As Change Agent
Organizers of film, music, food and wine festivals generally incorporate charities into their events in a variety of ways. The events are an organic environment to message audience with calls to action that effect change. Find out how these leaders are creating a lasting impression beyond the festival walls.
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Andy Bernstein,
Executive Director, HeadCount
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Justine Lucas,
Global Director of Programs,
The Global Poverty Project,
Global Citizen Festival
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Margaret Martin,
Founder / National Director, Harmony Project
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Brandi Veil,
Personal and Professional Development Consultant, Public Speaker,
Sharing Heals
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Maintaining Your Food & Wine Festival’s Identity
With the rise of VIP ticket prices, celebrity chefs and the epicurean experience, food and wine festivals are feeling the pressure to succeed in a fiercely competitive space. That said, these leaders understand their market and work hard to provide the experience that keeps their loyal fans coming back while they build a new group of attendees to sustain their festivals.
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Matt Kettmann,
Contributing Editor, Wine Enthusiast
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Dominique Love,
CEO & Founder, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
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Kate Mider Pajo,
Festival Director, Austin Food + Wine Festival, Music City Food + Wine Festival, Chicago Food + Wine Festival
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Rebecca Robinson,
Executive Director, Zinfandel Advocates & Producers
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Denise Yamaguchi,
Executive Director, Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
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Gillian Zettler
Executive Director, Charleston Wine + Food
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SponsorFest
Brought to you by Delta Air Lines
Hosted by Lesa Ukman
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FestForward's Official Air Line Sponsor
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Lesa Ukman,
ESP Properties & IEG Futures Director
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Delta will be awarding a sponsorship at FestForward valued at approximately $10,000. (value of travel certificates) to a festival or event that best embodies a strategic fit for Delta. Introductory remarks will be made by Keith Miller of Kenwood Experiences.
Lesa Ukman, Futures Director, ESP Properties and co-founder of IEG, Inc. will inform attendees at FestForward how to participate and help them understand the best practices in sponsorship proposals and the industry.
In addition, a Delta representative will speak to the audience about what they look for in a sponsorship proposal. Attendees will prepare a 3 page targeted sponsor proposal for Delta, with mentoring by Lesa Ukman and Liana Bender, California Film Institute Development Director.
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Addressing cutting-edge technology, sustainability, innovation, safety & collaboration, FestForward Convergence is a one-of-a-kind interactive conference and networking event for music, film, food + wine festival organizers being held at The Fess Parker Resort, Santa Barbara November 22-24, 2015.
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Kirby Laurie 
