International Festivals & Events Association
The professional home of the people who produce festivals, parades and civic celebrations, founded in 1956 as the Festival Manager's Association, that certifies them as Certified Festival & Event Executives and gathers them each year for what attendees call the ultimate events industry family reunion.
Financial profile
International Festivals & Events Association · EIN 41-1362189 · 501(c)(6)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $282,099 | $125,304 | $156,795 | $151,549 | $393,010 | Mar 2025 |
| FY2024 | $810,918 | $356,467 | $453,829 | $760,420 | $262,460 | Dec 2024 |
| FY2023 | $749,214 | $350,648 | $398,314 | $700,616 | $211,962 | Dec 2023 |
| FY2022 | $663,586 | $297,160 | $365,224 | $671,501 | $163,364 | Dec 2022 |
| FY2021 | $644,662 | $575,603 | $60,250 | $548,851 | $171,279 | Dec 2021 |
| FY2020 | $404,763 | $312,113 | $92,093 | $572,258 | $75,468 | Dec 2020 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
Five societies IFEA is read alongside.
IAFE
International Association of Fairs and Expositions
The worldwide gathering point for agricultural fairs and expositions, joining state, provincial, county, and…
26 companies named
IAEE
International Association of Exhibitions and Events
The leading association for professionals who organize exhibitions and business events, offering the industry…
29 companies named
EIC
Events Industry Council
The federation of organizations across the business events and meetings industry, owner of the Certified…
8 companies named
MPI
Meeting Professionals International
The largest professional association for the meeting and event industry, serving planners and suppliers…
17 companies named
IAVM
International Association of Venue Managers
The professional body of the people who run arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers and…
4 companies named
Who backs IFEA
Every company IFEA names publicly as a supporter, exactly as published. Companies also named by other associations on Sociogene come first.
| Company | Support as published | Also named by |
|---|---|---|
| FiservPublished as First Data / Fiserv / Clover | Corporate partner | ABA AFP AIA BPAA CBA +3 |
| Oracle NetSuite | Corporate partner | Destinations International DSCUS FEI IHA IMA +3 |
| Haas & Wilkerson Insurance | Award sponsor | AIMS International BPAA IAFE |
| atVenu | Meeting sponsor | IAFE |
| DFEST | Corporate partner | IAFE |
| Eventeny | Meeting sponsor | NRPA |
| Saffire | Corporate partner | IAFE |
| VOZZI | Meeting sponsor | AZA |
| Your Type | Other | AMA |
| AirDD | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Ascension Wheelchair Lifts | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Atomic Rental | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Big Events | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| DEGY Entertainment | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Dynamic Displays | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Elsberg Studios | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Engage EntertainmentPublished as Engage Entertainment Presents DJ Munition | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| FanFX Productions | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Flicket | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Holladay Distillery | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Imperial Events Security Services | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Kaliff Insurance | Corporate partner | Only IFEA, so far |
| Lighter Than Air America | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| PointsMap | Corporate partner | Only IFEA, so far |
| PromoKing | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| RicoSolutions | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Sched | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| SecurEvent Solutions | Award sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Showpass | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| Sky Elements Drone Shows | Meeting sponsor | Only IFEA, so far |
| TeamWork Online | Corporate partner | Only IFEA, so far |
| TRIPinfo | Corporate partner | Only IFEA, so far |
Sources: 4 published lists, read October 2026
Association & Convention Sponsors. Read October 9, 2026. Sponsors of IFEA programs, awards and the Annual IFEA Convention & Expo.
Association Endorsed Partner Sponsors. Read October 9, 2026. Partners giving umbrella support to all IFEA programs and services.
Association Supporters | Benefit Providers. Read October 9, 2026. Companies supporting IFEA and providing member benefits.
Industry Advocate. Read October 9, 2026. Sponsors recognized for advocacy of the association and the industry.
Who backs IFEA's peers, but not IFEA
Companies named publicly by at least one of IFEA's five peer societies, and not found in IFEA's reviewed public records.
| Company | IAFE | IAEE | EIC | MPI | IAVM | Peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton | Collaborator | Strategic Partners | Advantage Partners | 3 of 5 | ||
| IMEX | Strategic Partner | Strategic Partners | Strategic Partner | 3 of 5 | ||
| Cvent | Official Technology Partner | Advantage Partners | 2 of 5 | |||
| Encore | Strategic Partners | Signature Partners | 2 of 5 | |||
| MGM | Strategic Partners | Signature Partners | 2 of 5 | |||
| Oak View GroupPublished as ovg-oak-view-group | Strategic Partners | Signature Partners | 2 of 5 | |||
| 24/7 Software | Named | 1 of 5 | ||||
| 42Chat | Collaborator | 1 of 5 | ||||
| 4Imprint | Preferred Partner | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Admit One ProductsPublished as AdmitOne | VIP Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Advantage Training | Named | 1 of 5 | ||||
| ALHI | Strategic Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| AXS | Silver Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| BodyWorks MassagePublished as BodyWorks | Collaborator | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Brown & Brown | Preferred Partner | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Brumark | Visionary | 1 of 5 | ||||
| BTX Global | Strategic | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Butler AmusementsPublished as Butler | Silver Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Caesars Entertainment | Elite Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| CNTV | Strategic | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Coca-Cola | Titanium Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Dreamland AmusementsPublished as Dreamland | Diamond Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| eShow | Strategic Partner | 1 of 5 | ||||
| ESLPublished as ESL Logo | Signature Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Etix | Titanium Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| EventPro Software | Silver Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| EventSphere | Associate | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Evolution Dome | Visionary | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Expo Auctions | Associate | 1 of 5 | ||||
| ExpoFP | Associate | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Fair Publishing | Silver Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| FairAim ConsultingPublished as FairAim | Silver Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Fairs.com | Titanium Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Foster & Fathom | Advantage Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Freeman | Strategic Partner | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Freestyle ProductionsPublished as Freestyle | Titanium Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| GES OnPeak | Strategic Partner | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Grit Productions ExpoPublished as grit-prod-expo | Advantage Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| IHGPublished as ihg-logo | Signature Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| K&K InsurancePublished as KK | Gold Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Kalahari Resorts | Signature Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Kissel EntertainmentPublished as Kissel | Diamond Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Legends | Visionary | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Map Your Show | Visionary | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Maritz | Collaborator | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Marriott International | Advantage Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| MBS | Strategic Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| McGowan AlliedPublished as McGowan | Diamond Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Momentus Technologies | Named | 1 of 5 | ||||
| North American Midway EntertainmentPublished as NorthAmericanMidway | Diamond Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| PC/Nametag | VIP Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Pickering Events | Silver Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Popshap | Collaborator | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Questex | Industry Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Reithoffer ShowsPublished as Reithoffer | Silver Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Rosen | Signature Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| ShoWorks | Titanium Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| ShowReady | Strategic | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Skift MeetingsPublished as Skift Meetings logo | Industry Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Snoball | Strategic Partner | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Staats AwardsPublished as Staats | VIP Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| STR | Industry Partners | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Swapcard | Strategic Partner | 1 of 5 | ||||
| T3 Expo | Collaborator | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Talley AmusementsPublished as Talley | Gold Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| The Expo Group | Named | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Trade Show ExecutivePublished as Trade Show Executive Magazine | Strategic | 1 of 5 | ||||
| TSNN | Visionary | 1 of 5 | ||||
| United Service Companies | Strategic | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Veloxity | Visionary | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Wade Shows | Gold Level | 1 of 5 | ||||
| Zenus | Strategic | 1 of 5 |
The outside view
The professional home of the people who produce festivals, parades and civic celebrations, founded in 1956 as the Festival Manager's Association, that certifies them as Certified Festival & Event Executives and gathers them each year for what attendees call the ultimate events industry family reunion.
- Consensus
- Build
- Inward
- Operational
Their shape
The Guild
Where mastery is the price of belonging.
The Guild is the keeper of a craft and its standards, where belonging means meeting a real bar. Its gift is depth and trusted expertise, its challenge is opening up to newcomers and new ways.
Also reads toward The Village and The Republic.
Strengths
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