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
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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
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SINGLE DAY OPTION
Tuesday or Wednesday
Member - $225
Non-Member - $275
Keynote Speakers
Eyal Simko
CEO The One Up Group
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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.
Dylan Berry
Entertainment Industry Consultant
& featuring a special guest performance with
Zach Selwyn
Trailer Park Boys, Attack of the Show
Jordan Cole Rehfeldt
Disneyland Event Planning Operations & Services
2024 Convention Speaker Lineup
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2024 Convention Speaker Lineup 〰️
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Eyal Simko
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The One Up Group
Creative Director -
Dylan Berry
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Entertainment Industry Consultant -
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 ProducerBuild A Top Tier Event With The Three “Cs”: Character, Class & Credibility
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Alex McNulty
Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Senior Manager of Membership ServicesHow to Keep Your Volunteer Program Coming Up Roses
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Teresa Stas
Green Cactus Event Sponsorship Agency
CEOHow to Build A Sponsorship Deck
Sponsorship Activations
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Ray Pulver
Upbeat Parade Productions
OwnerLet’s Have A Parade!
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Ira Rosen
Ira Rosen LLC Festival & Event Consulting
President & CEOLeadership Development
Event Risk Management
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Michael Bleau
EventHub
CEOImproving Your Event Layout
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Ricardo Sebastian
JJLA
Executive Director, OUTLOUDCreating Community in Large-Scale Events
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Amir Ahmadian
LIVE Management Consulting
Event Security
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Wendy Burch
KTLA5 Los Angeles
Emmy Award Winning Television Journalist“How to get the most out of the Media”
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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Meet Some of the Best People in the Festivals and Events Industry 🤝 Meet Some of the Best People in the Festivals and Events Industry 🎪
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.