- Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, Home of the University of Texas Longhorns Football
- Moody Center, Home of the University of Texas Longhorns Basketball
- Q2 Stadium, Home of the Austin FC
General Sessions .
Everyone has a story to tell! Sometimes it goes well, and sometimes it doesn't. Join this interactive discussion about the year’s best practices and biggest blunders! Attendees should submit a video or photo to share their game-day triumphs and cringe-worthy train wrecks. We’ll then discuss these moments in an open forum breakout. Attendees will be asked to submit photos and videos prior to attending.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES .
- Sunday Night Welcoming Reception
- Monday Welcoming Breakfast at the University of Texas at Austin
- Lunch in Partner Expo Monday - Wednesday
- Monday evening Picnic and Games at Reunion Ranch
- Tuesday Women's Caucus Breakfast
- Tuesday evening Dinner, Karting Challenge, and MLB All-Star Game viewing at Circuit of the Americas
- Wednesday evening Dinner and IDEA Awards Gala at Bass Concert Hall
Breakouts.
Please note: Breakouts are open only to full-time professionals affiliated with that particular breakout. Additionally, several breakout sessions are offered over the course of the conference. They are all unique offerings and NOT repeats of previously offered breakouts.
Baseball
led by Jami Itiakase, Cincinnati Reds
Basketball
led by Keith Haeberle, Miami Heat
Football
led by Liz Coates, Denver Broncos & Allan Wertheimer, Minnesota Vikings
Hockey
led by Tina DiVilio, Philadelphia Flyers with Cynthia Paquin-Lepage, Montreal Canadiens & Chris Greenley, Carolina Hurricanes
Minor League
led by Heather Wojciechowski-DeCaire, Milwaukee Admirals
Soccer
led by Brooke Eveler, New York Red Bulls & Jeremy Benjamin, Vancouver Whitecaps
University
led by Chris Ostien, West Virginia University
DAILY GRIND.
Our wildly popular breakout sessions have been expanded to bring together peers who share many of the same daily challenges, based on their job responsibilities.
Creative: Motion Graphics
Motion graphic managers, motion graphic designers, editors, aspiring motion graphic designers, & post-production enthusiasts
Production: Shooting/Editing
Producers/editors, videographers, editors, & aspiring shooter/editors
Director/Producer Aspiring
Aspiring live event producers/show callers & directors
Entertainment: Programming/Special Effects/Ceremonies
Entertainment directors, managers, & coordinators who oversee entertainment bookings, programming, special effects, special events, & ceremonies
Control Room Operations
Control room EICs, live event directors, live event producers, control room equipment operators, technical services managers, live event production managers.
Management
Manager & senior managers who are key decision-makers for strategy, budgets, and staffing
Production: Multiplatform Content
Shooters/editors, content directors/creators, production managers, & post-production specialists who create content for multiple platforms - from in-venue to social channels
Directors/
Producers: Active
Active producers, directors, & show-callers with at least 1 year of experience in live event producing, show calling &/or directing live events
Entertainment: Talent
Entertainment directors, managers, and coordinators who manage or oversee entertainment teams and talent (i.e. hosts, DJs, dance groups, mascots, etc.)
Engineering/Technical Services
Control room EICs, directors of technology, IPTV managers, control room managers, and AV technicians.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED.
IDEA offers a number of ways to get involved in the organization. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and work with your peers while bettering the organization. Everyone is invited to attend whichever committee meeting sounds fun to them! Committees will meet Tuesday following lunch.
Conference Content Committee (CCC)
Chair Matt Jaques, Auburn University
Golden Matrix Awards (GMA) Committee
Chairs Lina Martino, United Center, and Jeff Lewis, Ball Center
Hall of Fame (HoF) Committee:
Chairs John Franzone, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Aaron Buckles, Jamination
Inspire the Passion (ITP) Award Committee
Brandon Meier, University of Nebraska
Inclusion and Outreach (IO) Committee
Derryl Myles, University of Illinois
Social and Marketing (SAM) Committee
Dominic Mascola, Arizona Diamondbacks
SPECIAL INTEREST CAUCUSES (Open to all industry professionals fitting the group demographic.)
IDEA is a supportive community of creatives that is dedicated to providing an avenue for sharing mutual experiences in a supportive, empathetic environment. We ask you to respect the sanctity of these safe spaces and only participate in areas where you have shared experience with the group members.
Other caucuses are coming soon. If you have any suggestions or particular areas of interest, please contact Derryl Myles, Inclusion and Outreach Committee Chair.
Women's Caucus: Susan Brooks, Manager of Scoreboard Operations, United Center
SOMETHING FOR STUDENTS IDEA 101: Thursday, April 27 @ 6:00 pm central time (open to all registered students and recent grads) Panelists will discuss various opportunities available within the Event Presentation industry and offer helpful tips on how to prepare yourself for employment in the field. This virtual session will include a Q & A segment, and be held on April 27.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS IN FOUR TRACKS.
CREATIVE
GAME OPS
MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCT SHOWCASES
CREATIVE
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GAME OPS
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MANAGEMENT
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TECHNOLOGY
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PRODUCT SHOWCASES
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PRODUCT SHOWCASES.
Tuesday
CHESA
CUE Audio
Daktronics
FujiFilm
Ross Video
Tagboard
Wednesday
Adobe
Grass Valley
The Famous Group
Days
TBD
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The 2024 IDEA Conference will be held on July 14 - 17 in St. Louis
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