There are several reasons why you cannot miss out on IFEA Europe's Annual Conference 2010 coming up in Copenhagen:
* The theme, "Festive Roads to Recovery", lends itself to lively debates which will bring about trends in EU policies as well as renew and recharge your energy in regards to funding opportunities, based on the belief that investment in culture is one of the best ways for cities and regions to stimulate economic development.
* The speakers; your opportunity to meet inspiring individuals such as
- PETER HANKE, a conductor with a mission to inspire corporate leaders through the techniques of cultural operators, who will engage all attendees during the opening session,
KIGGE HVID, an amazing woman who has developed the world's largest design festival and award, and has found her seat as a panelist and theme setter among world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos,
SIMON GRAVELING, the operational brain behind the ceremonies of the 2004 Athens Olympics, who is currently engaged with the ceremonies of the 2011 Special Olympics and advisor to London's 2012 Olympics,
- MIKE ROBINSON and JOHN HOLDEN, both acclaimed researchers whose perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for festivals and events will leave you intrigued and inspired
ANKI SANDE, operational manager charged with the challenge of ensuring the experience of 700.000 visitors to the annual Gothenburg Culture Festival
- ESBEN DANIELSEN, spokesman of northern Europe's largest rock festival, the Roskilde Festival, who will reveal the festival's unique way of engaging volunteers and creating a business around the core product
- STEVEN WOOD SCHMADER, president of the International Festivals & Events Association, who maintains a world-wide perspective on the special events industry
- WITEK HEBANOWSKI, a leading and inspiring cultural entrepreneur engaged in numerous cultural projects in his native Poland, in other parts of central and eastern Europe, and in the Caribbean.
- MIA HANSEN, GAVIN CLARKE, RICHARD HADLEY, and MARCUS ROMER, who - each in their unique way - will offer perspectives on audience engagement via social media, as a tool to build community and support integration, and to establish festival brands
....in addition to featured speaker such as RASMUS TSCHERNING and SOREN WÜRTZ of the Danish Center for Experience Economy, COLM CROFFY of the Association of Irish Festival Events, KATHRIN DEVENTER of the European Festivals Association, and not least famous Georgian actress KETI DOLIDZE, founder of Tblisi's GIFT Festival, who is now in bad standing with the government for supporting the opposition, and many others..
See the full list of confirmed conference speakers here: 
Speaker profiles as of March 25, 2010 (4.07 MB)........and download the full conference programme here: Programme as of March 30 2010
* The social programme; offering an evening cruise in the scenic harbour of Copenhagen, concerts, and an unforgetable evening in Copenhagen's famous Tivoli Gardens; all offering great opportunity to meet and network with colleagues
* The good offer: A high quality conference offered at a low cost....and at an even better price if you book before March 25th!
REGISTER NOW ..... at www.ifeacopenhagen2010.eventbrite.com
