IAFE Convention 2024 Early Information

DATES 
December 1-4, 2024

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LOCATION

Phoenix Convention Center

100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

 

SCHEDULE NOTES
November 30: Registration will open at 6 p.m.
December 1 will kick off full-on with workshops starting at 8 a.m.
December 4 will feature a closing party until about 5 p.m.
December 5: CPP workshop and Experiences/Tours

 

HOTELS
There will be five official hotels, with rates ranging from $138 to $189 + tax (at the HQ hotel). Hotel reservations for the official block (and please book in the block) will open on June 3rd.

 

REGISTRATION

Registration will open on July 1st.

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Early Bird Online Registration*: $457 (4 days)

Online Registration+: $538 (4 days), $390 (2 days), $195 (1 day)

On-site Registration: $604 (4 days), $440 (2 days), $220 (1 day)

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*Early Bird Online Registration runs through October 1

+Online Registration runs through November 1

Add-On’s:
- CPP: $165/person
- Board Governance: $125 pre registration/$150 on site
- Raisin for a Reason: Tables range from $1,200 to $1,500 (depending on whether the table seats 8 or 10), and tickets are typically $125 before the pre-registration deadline and $135 on-site. This is subject to change, however.

 

TRAVEL

The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport code is AZA and is 45 minutes away. An Uber from this airport starts at $45, and a Taxi starts at $98. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport code is PHX and is 4 miles away. We have partnered with Delta and United Airlines for discounted flights. Click here to learn more.

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WHAT ARE ALL THE ACRONYMS?

IAFE – International Association of Fairs & Expositions

YP – Young Professionals.  For those in our membership under 40 years of age.  Want to get involved? www.fairsandexpos.com/young-professionals

CFE – Certified Fair Executive.  Want more information? www.fairsandexpos.com/cfe-and-cvfm-designation

CVFM – Certified Volunteer Fair Manager.  Want more information? www.fairsandexpos.com/cfe-and-cvfm-designation

CPP – Consumer Protection Program, an IFM required course.

OABA – Outdoor Amusement Business Association

NICA – National Independent Concessionaires Association

SLA – Showmen’s League of America