University Courses
There has been huge growth worldwide in the provision of festival and event management undergraduate and post graduate degree programmes over the past decade. There is a growing choice for areas of study with full-time, part time and distance learning options available. As well as an opportunity to receive a relevant qualification, many students on these courses are looking for internships and volunteer opportunities with festival and event organisations. With a growing number of festival and event academics worldwide, there is an increasing body of research on all aspects of festival and event management some of which can be found in the resources section of this site.
Conferences and Professional Development
Conferences are a good way to find out the latest developments in the world of festivals and events as well as an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. The following organisations regularly arrange conferences and professional development events.
| Organisation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| International Festival and Events Association | https://www.ifea.com/ | @IFEAWorld | @IFEAWorld |
| European Festivals Association | https://www.efa-aef.eu/en/home/ | @EFAfestivals | @EFAfestivals |
| British Arts Festivals Association | https://www.artsfestivals.co.uk/ | @BritArtsFests | @BritArtsFests |
| Festivals and Events Ontario | https://www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca/ | @FEOntario | @FEOntario |
| Association of irish Festivals and Events | http://aoifeonline.com/ | @aoifeonline | @AOIFE_Online |
| Event Training Australia | https://www.eventtrainingaustralia.com.au/ | @EventTrainingAustralia | |
| New Zealand Events Association | https://nzea.co/ | @NewZealandEventsAssociation | |
| International Live Event Association | https://www.ileahub.com/ | @ILEA.International.Live.Events.Association | @ILEAHub |
| NordicBaltic Festival Platform | https://www.nordicbalticfestivals.org/ | @nordicbalticfestivals |