THANK YOU 2026 SPONSORS | 2027 Conference Sessions
The 2027 conference is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, packed with inspiring educational sessions, exciting networking opportunities, fresh ideas, and a few surprises along the way! We're still putting the finishing touches on the fun, so check back often as we reveal more of what's in store for 2027. Trust us, you won't want to miss this Schedule At-A-Glance Schedule is subject to change. Wednesday 5 PM - 8 PM Kick Off Social 8:00 PM "Unofficial" After-hours hospitality | Holiday Inn and Suites Legends Bar
Thursday 7:30 AM Registration, breakfast, vendor marketplace opens 9:00 AM Sessions Begin 9:30 AM Keynote - Permission to Mingle: A New Take on Networking 3:45 PM Vendor Networking Refreshment Break 4:15 PM Day 1 Sessions Conclude 6:00 PM Thursday Evening Soiree at 9:00 PM "Unofficial" After-hours hospitality | Holiday Inn and Suites Legends Bar
Friday
8 AM Breakfast 9:15 AM Welcome and Sessions Begin - 12:15 PM MNFEA Annual Meeting and Lunch 3:00 PM Day 2 Sessions Conclude |
2027 Confirmed Sessions Thursday Sessions Keynote Speaker - Thursday, March 4th, 9:30AM The Story Advantage: The Main Event Is You You bring people together for a living but when was the last time you made a connection that helped you? Forget stiff handshakes and awkward elevator pitches. In this high-energy, humor-filled keynote, Princess Paula gives festival and event professionals Permission to Mingle with purpose and confidence. Through storytelling, laughter, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to turn everyday conversations into valuable industry relationships. From finding a trusted vendor to exchanging ideas with another event organizer or making an introduction that leads to a community partnership, meaningful connections can keep working long after the tents come down. Whether you’re an introvert, a reluctant extrovert, or the person who somehow knows everyone at registration, you’ll leave ready to start conversations and build a network you can actually call upon.
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