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IDEA is a not-for-profit professional association for organizations in the Game and Event Presentation industry that is governed by an elected Executive Board with day-to-day operations conducted by office staff. The Standing Committees direct and make recommendations to the Board about the various segments of IDEA which they oversee. Members are encouraged to be active in the direction of IDEA by participating on one of the various committees or running for elected office.

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Annual Conference

Our Annual Conference

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Once a year, IDEA holds an industry-wide conference that deals with topics of relevance to its members. The annual conference is divided into general sessions, seminars, job-specific breakouts, user groups, and sports-specific breakout groups, enabling IDEA to respond to the specific needs of individual interest groups. Guest speakers are also invited to address the conference in their areas of expertise. Through its various sessions, excursions, and Partner Expo, Annual IDEA Conference provides an ideal vehicle for networking with those in the Event Presentation industry.

Upcoming Conference

Who: Professionals in the Event Presentation industry

What: 42nd Annual IDEA Conference

When: July 14 – 17, 2024

Where: St Louis, Missouri

Why: Premier gathering of presentation professionals.

How: Simply Register

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 1. 2024: St Louis
    TITLE : 42nd Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : St Louis, MO
    DATE : July 14 - 17, 2024
    PRESIDENT : Heather Pearson, Miami Dolphins
    HOSTS : CTI, Good Sport Captioning, Ryval Studios, St Louis City SC, St Louis Blues, St Louis Cardinals
    WEBSITE: available in 2024

PAST EVENTS

  • 1. 2023: Austin
    TITLE : 41st Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Austin, TX
    PRESIDENT : Heather Pearson, Miami Dolphins
    HOSTS : Austin FC, Diversified, University of Texas at Austin
    WEBSITE : #IDEAAustin
  • 2. 2022: Nashville
    TITLE : 40th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Nashville, TN
    PRESIDENT : Annie Merovich, Ontario Reign
  • 3. 2021: Online
    TITLE : 39th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Online due to pandemic
    PRESIDENT : Annie Merovich, Ontario Reign
  • 4. 2020: Online
    TITLE : 38th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Online due to Pandemic
    PRESIDENT : Annie Merovich, Ontario Reign
  • 5. 2019: San Diego
    TITLE : 37th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : San Diego, CA
    PRESIDENT : Annie Merovich, LA Kings
  • 6. 2018: Indianapolis
    TITLE : 36th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Indianapolis, IN
    PRESIDENT : Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers
  • 7. 2017: Philadelphia
    TITLE : 35th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Philadelphia, PA
    PRESIDENT : Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers
  • 8. 2016: Detroit
    TITLE : 34th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Detroit, MI
    PRESIDENT : Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers
  • 9. 2015: Seattle
    TITLE : 33rd Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Seattle, WA
    PRESIDENT : Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers
  • 10. 2014: Dallas
    TITLE : 32nd Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Dallas, TX
    PRESIDENT : Susan Brooks, United Center
  • 11. 2013: Montreal
    TITLE : 31st Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Montreal, QC
    PRESIDENT : Susan Brooks, United Center
  • 12. 2012: Minneapolis
    TITLE : 30th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY :Minneapolis, MN
    PRESIDENT : Susan Brooks, United Center
  • 13. 2011: Kansas City
    TITLE : 29th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY :Kansas City, MO
    PRESIDENT : Susan Brooks, United Center
  • 14. 2010: Tampa
    TITLE : 28th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Tampa, FL
    PRESIDENT : Anthony Fanticola
  • 15. 2009: Phoenix
    TITLE : 27th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Phoenix, AZ
    PRESIDENT : Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins
  • 16. 2008: Chicago
    TITLE : 26th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Chicago, IL
    PRESIDENT : Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins
  • 17. 2007: Denver
    TITLE : 25th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Denver, CO
    PRESIDENT : Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins
  • 18. 2006: Los Angeles
    TITLE : 24th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Los Angeles, CA
    PRESIDENT : Steve Warren, Cleveland Indians
  • 19. 2005: Houston
    TITLE : 23rd Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Houston, TX
    PRESIDENT : Steve Warren, Cleveland Indians
  • 20. 2004: Pittsburgh
    TITLE : 22nd Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Pittsburgh, PA
    PRESIDENT : Rick Church, Michigan State University
  • 21. 2003: Atlanta
    TITLE : 21st Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Atlanta, GA
    PRESIDENT : Rick Church, Michigan State University
  • 1. 2002: Bay Area
    TITLE : 20th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Bay Area, CA
    PRESIDENT : Kyle Ritchie, Carolina Panthers
  • 2. 2001: South Florida
    TITLE : 19th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : South FL
    PRESIDENT : Kyle Ritchie, Carolina Panthers
  • 3. 2000: Buffalo
    TITLE : 18th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Buffalo, NY
    PRESIDENT : Jeff Schmahl, University of Nebraska
  • 4. 1999: Tampa
    TITLE : 17th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Tampa, FL
    PRESIDENT : Jeff Schmahl, University of Nebraska
  • 5. 1998: Las Vegas
    TITLE : 16th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Las Vegas, NV
    PRESIDENT : Mark DiNardo, Corestates Complex
  • 6. 1997: San Diego
    TITLE : 15th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : San Diego, CA
    PRESIDENT : Mark DiNardo, Corestates Complex
  • 7. 1996: Phoenix
    TITLE : 14th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Phoenix, AZ
    PRESIDENT : Rod Murray, Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 8. 1995: Cleveland
    TITLE : 13th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Cleveland, OH
    PRESIDENT : Rod Murray, Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 9. 1994: Salt Lake
    TITLE : 12th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Salt Lake City, UT
    PRESIDENT : John Franzone, New York Yankees
  • 10. 1993: New York
    TITLE : 11th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : New York, NY
    PRESIDENT : John Franzone, New York Yankees
  • 11. 1992: Orlando
    TITLE : 10th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Orlando, FL
    PRESIDENT : Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates
  • 12. 1991: Dallas
    TITLE : 9th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Dallas, TX
    PRESIDENT : Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates
  • 13. 1990: Toronto
    TITLE : 8th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Toronto, ON
    PRESIDENT : Lisa Veilbig, Oregon Convention Center
  • 14. 1989: Anaheim
    TITLE : 7th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Anaheim, CA
    PRESIDENT : Alan Ledford, Oakland A's
  • 15. 1988: New Orleans
    TITLE : 6th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : New Orleans, LA
    PRESIDENT : Terry Ann Peterson, Milwaukee Brewers
  • 16. 1987: Minneapolis
    TITLE : 5th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Minneapolis, MN
    PRESIDENT : Terry Ann Peterson, Milwaukee Brewers
  • 17. 1986: Houston
    TITLE : 4th Annual IDEA Conference
    CITY : Houston, TX
    PRESIDENT : Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates
  • 18. 1985: Racine
    TITLE : Scoreboard Operators Animation Seminar
    CITY : Racine, WI
    PRESIDENT : (organizer)* Karen Johnson, Animagination
  • 19. 1984: St Louis
    TITLE : MLB Scoreboard Operators Meeting
    CITY : St. Louis, MO
    PRESIDENT : (organizer)* Robin Monsky, St. Louis Cardinals
  • 20. 1983: Chicago
    TITLE : MLB Scoreboard Operators Meeting
    CITY : Chicago, IL
    PRESIDENT : (organizer)* Liz Burke, Chicago White Sox

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IDEA is a not-for-profit professional association for organizations in the Event Presentation industry that is governed by an elected Executive Board with day-to-day operations conducted by office staff. The Standing Committees direct and make recommendations to the Board. Members are encouraged to be active in the direction of IDEA.

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