Agenda
February 3-5, 2027 | Santa Barbara, CA
Panels bring industry leaders together for essential conversations and exploring big-picture trends
Roundtables foster dialogue and tackle specific challenges and solutions in the industry
FED Talks (Festival Education Discussion) offer deep-dive workshops on specialized topics
Pre-Conference Get Together
➤ Location TBA
Kick off FestForums before the conference officially begins! Join us for small bites, live music, and laid-back networking. It's the perfect chance to meet fellow attendees, reconnect with familiar faces, and set the tone for an incredible few days ahead.
Registration Day 1
➤ Lobby
Registration is open! Check-in and collect your badge. Your FestForums adventure awaits!
Speed Networking presented by Festival Pro
➤ Terrace Ballroom
Get to know your peers! Make new connections and put faces to names in this fast-paced session designed to spark conversations and collaborations.
Introduction
➤ Fireside Room
Celebrating a Decade of Festival Unity, we open with FestForums' very own Laurie Kirby. Ten years in the making and still bringing everyone together. Let's reminisce, reconnect, and remind ourselves of the work we do and why we do it.
Day 1 Panels, Roundtables, FED Talks
➤ Fireside Room, Terrace Ballroom, Seaview Room
Celebrating a Decade of Festival Unity, we’re opening with the hottest and most timely topics of the festival industry from panels, roundtables, and FED talks! Topics and sessions coming soon.
Cocktail Reception
➤ Pacific Ballroom
Let's get together and celebrate with drinks, small bites, and great company. Mingle with fellow attendees and get to know our exhibitors in the Pacific Ballroom.
FestForums 10th Annual Awards Ceremony
➤ SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue (1221 State St Ste 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101)
The 10th Annual FestForums Awards Ceremony celebrates the industry's legends and the festivals paving the way for the future. Join us as we honor the trailblazers shaping the world of live events. Separate Ticketing Required.
FestForums 10th Annual Benefit Concert
➤ SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue(1221 State St Ste 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101)
Cap off the night with live music from legends and emerging artists alike. An unforgettable performance celebrating the heart of our industry, all for a good cause. Separate Ticketing Required.
Registration & Breakfast Day 2
➤ Pacific Ballroom & Terrace Ballroom
Start your morning with a continental breakfast, coffee & beverages, and get to meet our exhibitors!
Speed Networking
➤ Terrace Ballroom
Get to know your peers! Make new connections and put faces to names in this fast-paced session designed to spark conversations and collaborations.
Day 2 Panels, Roundtables, FED Talks
➤ Fireside Room, Terrace Ballroom, Seaview Rooom
Celebrating a Decade of Festival Unity, we’re discussing the hottest and most timely topics of the festival industry from panels, roundtables, and FED talks! Topics and sessions coming soon.
Lunch & PuppiesPalooza
➤ COSTA Parking Lot
Recharge and refuel with lunch alongside your fellow festival pros, then get ready for the cutest break of the conference: PuppiesPalooza! Spend some quality time with adorable adoptable puppies from a local shelter while you reconnect with fellow attendees and unwind.
Cocktail Reception
➤ Terrace Ballroom
Let's get together and celebrate with drinks, small bites, and great company. Mingle with fellow attendees and get to know our exhibitors in the Terrace Ballroom.
Registration & Breakfast Day 3
➤ Pacific Ballroom & Terrace Ballroom
Start your morning with a continental breakfast, coffee & beverages, and get to meet our exhibitors!
Day 3 Panels, Roundtables, FED Talks
➤ Fireside Room, Terrace Ballroom, Seaview Rooom
Celebrating a Decade of Festival Unity, we’re discussing the hottest and most timely topics of the festival industry from panels, roundtables, and FED talks! Topics and sessions coming soon.
Closing Reception
➤ Location TBA
End the day with drinks, light bites, and dwell on those meaningful connections you made!