Digital Marketing Sucks!

Jake Zufelt, Weldwood Marketing

Digital marketing sucks. It's complicated. It's constantly changing. And it's entirely necessary. As a business owner, you have a billion things to worry about: finances, events/products, staffing, troubleshooting, etc. But marketing is that thing to make all the effort turn into MONEY! Get these things in place to make your website, social media accounts, Google services, and email marketing NOT suck!

Maximizing Success in Sporting Events

Jason Unruh, Hoopla

Explore best practices for organizing and managing successful sporting events. From local competitions to large-scale tournaments, learn how to engage audiences, secure sponsorships, and handle logistics. This session will provide valuable insights on how to elevate your sporting event, attract participants, and create memorable experiences for everyone involved.

Ways with No Means

Scott Ingalls, 360 Events NW

We’ll explore how to produce impactful events with limited budgets and resources. Learn from industry experts who have successfully navigated financial challenges and still delivered memorable, high-quality festivals and events. Discover tips on finding sponsorships, leveraging community support, and using innovative solutions to stretch your budget without sacrificing quality. Perfect for event planners who are looking to maximize their impact despite financial constraints.

Conflict Resolution on the Event Frontier

Michael Jonas, Chris Aiosa, & Rich Flamm, Narwhal Nonprofit Consulting

In the high-stakes world of event planning, conflicts can spring up like a spooked bronco—whether it’s a misunderstanding with vendors, internal team friction, or partnership misalignments. This session will delve into the unique challenges of handling conflicts in real time and within the framework of event management. Attendees will gain insights into recognizing the roots of organizational disputes, practicing effective communication strategies, and applying proven mediation tools. From navigating tense moments with team members to smoothing interactions with attendees, you’ll learn to handle conflict with confidence, create a cooperative atmosphere, and keep your event moving forward. Don’t miss this session to ride through common event conflicts with style, leaving you prepared to tackle any challenge the event trail brings!

More Stoopid Questions: An Open Forum

moderator: TBA

Back by popular demand - Join us again this year for an interactive open forum where you bring the questions, challenges, and ideas, and we bring the platform for conversation! This dynamic session invites all attendees to engage in open dialogues, share insights, and explore creative solutions for the unique challenges facing today’s festivals and events. Let's work together to inspire each other with fresh ideas, best practices, and innovations that can elevate our events to new heights.