CalFest 29th Annual Convention

APRIL 22 - 24, 2024

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Anaheim Resort

2085 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 (MAP)

2024 Conference Speaker Schedule

  • MEMBER RATE - $550

    Additional Options:

    Add a Spouse/Partner - $300 (meals only)
    Add Dinner Guest - $125 (Gala Dinner only)

  • NON-MEMBER RATE - $700

    INCLUDES ONE YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP

    Additional Options:

    Add a Spouse/Partner - $300 (meals only)
    Add Dinner Guest - $125 (Gala Dinner only)

  • ROOM RESERVATIONS

    CONVENTION SPECIAL:

    Special rates for your stay at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Anaheim Resort.

    Our booking link includes:

    Complimentary Full American Breakfast Buffet for (1) guests per room for the duration of your stay

    Two in-room amenities

    Reduced parking $10.00 (usually $27.00)

    Complementary Wi-Fi

  • SINGLE DAY OPTION

    Tuesday or Wednesday

    Member - $225
    Non-Member - $275

Keynote Speakers

Eyal Simko

CEO The One Up Group

  • With 2 decades of experience producing events, Eyal Simko, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The One Up Group Inc., has produced an assortment of events ranging from global conferences to intimate soirees. Eyal has always focused on the user experience and continually explores ways to execute his events in a unique and dramatic fashion. Using his background in Psychology and Marketing, Eyal is able to tap into the human thirst for experience and delivers impactful moments that last far beyond the events themselves. Eyal overseas all aspects of operations at The One Up Group and is very hands on when it comes to client relations, event production and most importantly the creative drive that distinguishes The One Up Group from the rest.

    The One Up Group is a full-service live events experiential agency that specializes in audio, video, lighting and entertainment, delivering fully produced shows in-house. In the wake of COVID-19, Eyal and his team developed a virtual event platform for event professionals, by event professionals, curating unique digital experiences that are simple to navigate and visually captivating. In addition to the virtual platform, Eyal and his team were able to pivot their A/V department into a full broadcasting studio, offering streaming, webcasting, and turnkey virtual production solutions for their clients. "Our belief is that virtual events are here to stay and we are excited to push the envelope of virtual production in order to reconnect with friends, colleagues, and to explore potential business opportunities in a personal, engaging, and most importantly, a meaningful way.

Jordan Cole Rehfeldt

Disneyland Event Planning Operations & Services

2024 Convention Speaker Lineup

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2024 Convention Speaker Lineup 〰️

  • Eyal Simko

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER
    The One Up Group
    Creative Director

  • Jordan Cole Rehfeldt

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER
    Disneyland Event Planning Operations & Services
    Manager, Partnership Events

  • Alexis Kaiser

    Q.E. Productions
    Owner

  • Brent Harvey

    Hollywood Music in Media Awards
    Founder, Executive Producer

    Build A Top Tier Event With The Three “Cs”: Character, Class & Credibility

  • Alex McNulty

    Pasadena Tournament of Roses
    Senior Manager of Membership Services

    How to Keep Your Volunteer Program Coming Up Roses

  • Teresa Stas

    Green Cactus Event Sponsorship Agency
    CEO

    How to Build A Sponsorship Deck

    Sponsorship Activations

  • Ray Pulver

    Upbeat Parade Productions
    Owner

    Let’s Have A Parade!

  • Ira Rosen

    Ira Rosen LLC Festival & Event Consulting
    President & CEO

    Leadership Development

    Event Risk Management

  • Michael Bleau

    EventHub
    CEO

    Improving Your Event Layout

  • Ricardo Sebastian

    JJLA
    Executive Director, OUTLOUD

  • Rob Weekes

    LIVE Management Consulting
    Co-Owner

    Event Security

Meet Some of the Best People in the Festivals and Events Industry

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Meet Some of the Best People in the Festivals and Events Industry

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CALFEST REFUND POLICY: Written notice of convention registration cancellation prior to 30 days prior first day of convention. Cancellation will be subject to a $50, per person, cancellation fee. No refunds will be made if cancellation is made within 14 days before the first day of convention. Substitutions are encouraged. Please note, if you do not submit a cancellation request or do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.

CHANGES: CalFest’s policy is to take every measure to deliver the highest quality content and speakers represented in our materials. We reserve the right to make changes in the program and speakers as it becomes necessary. CalFest cannot be held liable for speakers and/or program changes occurring after the materials have been published. Liability of CalFest is limited to the amount of the registration fee.