The 2009 Florida Festival and Events Association (FFEA) Convention and Trade Show will take place at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs Aug. 5-7. The convention will feature a variety of enhanced learning opportunities for event professionals in all levels of their career.

With more than 35 break-out and half-day sessions, educational programming will focus on many of today’s most important topics and provide creative solutions to the issues event professionals face in the competitive marketplace. Sessions of Learning will be conducted by leaders from around the country and highlight such topics as:

Starting with “YES”- The Ultimate Sponsorship Success

Advanced Sponsorship Strategies

How to Harness the Power of Multi-Cultural Marketing

Website Marketing 101

Site Operations Management How to Save Time and Money

Assembling Special Event Committees for Today

Food – Creating an Attraction by Attracting the Creative

Entertainment Breaking it Down

Let’s Give ’em Something to Talk About – Social Media

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The cost to attend FFEA’s 15th Annual Convention & Trade Show is $395 for full delegates and exhibitors. Registration includes an opening reception, two lunches, two dinners, evening socials, and daily late night hospitality hours. Day rates are also available. Information and pricing can be found on the association’s Web site at www.ffea.com.