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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

SIMPLY THE BEST

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

Join the 42nd Annual IDEA Conference

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 1. 2024
    CITY : St Louis, MO
    DATE : July 14 - 17, 2024

PAST EVENTS

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