Once a year, IDEA holds an industry-wide conference that deals with topics of relevance to its members. The annual conference is divided into multiple types of offerings, enabling IDEA to respond to the specific needs of individual interest groups.
General Sessions
Professional Development Seminars in four tracks: Creative Content, Game Ops, Management, Technology
Job-Specific Breakouts in five tracks: Control Room, Creative, Director/Producer, Entertainment, Management
Sports-Specific breakout groups in nine tracks: Corporate Partner, Alternative Productions, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Minor League, Soccer, University
Product Showcases
Special Interest Gatherings, including Women's Caucus and Emerging Professionals' Caucus
Guest speakers are also invited to address the conference in their areas of expertise. The Annual IDEA Conference provides an ideal vehicle for networking with those in the Event Presentation industry through its various sessions, excursions, and Partner Expo.