Conference Schedule

NOTE: Topics/Speakers are subject to change.

Saturday, Nov. 7

8:00 AM

Texas Event Management Institute Fast Track Registration

9:00 AM

Maximizing Board & Committee Relations

10:45 AM

Arriving at the Bottom Line: Event Budgeting & Budget Management

12:15 PM

TEMI Fast Track Lunch

1:30 PM

Fundamentals of Event Leadership

3:15 PM

Sponsorship Proposals & Follow-Up Reports

Sunday, Nov. 8

8:00 AM

Texas Event Management Institute Fast Track Registration

9:00 AM

Operations: From Vision to Reality (Part 1)

10:45 AM

Operations: From Vision to Reality (Part 2)

12:15 PM

TEMI Fast Track Lunch

1:30 PM

Marketing & Mediums (Part 1)

3:15 PM

Marketing & Mediums (Part 2)

5:15 PM

First Time Attendee Welcome

6:15 PM

Opening Night Reception

9:00 PM

DFEST Hospitality Suite

Monday, Nov. 9

7:00 AM

Registration Open

8:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Ceremony

8:45 AM

Opening Keynote Presentation

10:00 AM

DeLorean Fuel Great Scott! It's AI! Influence at 88 MPH Is Everyone Invited? How to Include Fans with Disabilities

11:45 AM

Lunch & Affinity Groups

1:30 PM

Trade Show Open

4:00 PM

TFEA/Kaliff Best In Texas Marketing Awards Reception

6:00 PM

Free Evening in Austin

9:00 PM

DFEST Hospitality Suite

Tuesday, Nov. 10

7:00 AM

Registration Open

8:30 AM

Delegation IS Leadership Flux Capacitor for Volunteers Reading The Event Timeline Risk Management & Contingency Planning The Fast Pass to 88 MPH

10:00 AM

Trade Show Open

12:00 PM

Professional Awards Luncheon

1:30 PM

Building a Successful Volunteer Program

1:45 PM

Future Proofing Your Event The Time Traveler's Playbook What's Your Default? Designing How You Lead.

3:00 PM

Keep The DeLorean Running The Future of Sponsorship Timing the Lightening Strike

3:15 PM

How'd You Do? Surveys, Evaluations & Economic Impact Studies

6:00 PM

Sip & Socialize

7:00 PM

TFEA Gala Night

9:00 PM

DFEST Hospitality Suite

Wednesday, Nov. 11

8:30 AM

Breakfast

9:30 AM

TFEA Business Meeting

10:00 AM

Closing Keynote Presentation