FestForward: Full Schedule

3:00pm PST

NetGain: Networking With Purpose & Prizes

Review the feedback from any conference and you will consistently find that newtworking is the most important reason for attendance. So here’s your chance! Bring your elevator pitch, business cards and come ready to rumble.

Facilitated by Stuart MacNaught, AboutFest

Moderators

Stuart MacNaught

Co-President, AboutFest

Sunday November 22, 2015 3:00pm - 3:40pm PST
Grand Ballroom

Main Session Networking

5:00pm PST

Fiesta Riviera

Come Help Us Set The American Riviera Afire!

Plaza del Sol, Fess Parker Resort, Santa Barbara

5:00 - 7:00 PM Wine Tasting/Beer Tasting/Cocktail Reception

Watch the pupeteers in action with artist Matthew McAvene

5:45 - 6:45 PM Pasta & Salad Stations

Artists

Matthew McAvene

Artist, Matthew McAvene

Matthew is a master artisan creating a range of works in mixed media, paint and kinetic sculpture. McAvene's prolific creative background has exposed him to a variety of materials and techniques, equipping him with renaissance ability to craft work as a sculptor, painter... Read More →

Sponsors

GIGSALAD

Community engagement is the driving force behind festivals and fairs, and people come from around the world to unite in an experience that you've set the stage for. Now, you can engage your audience even further. With GigSalad, you can book extraordinary strolling performers that... Read More →

Lagunitas Brewing Company

Lagunitas Brewing Company began in Tony Magee’s kitchen in 1993. From the stovetop, they moved within Northern California to the community of Petaluma. Now, with a new Chicago production facility, they’re bringing their flagship IPA across the globe, emerging as a battle-tested... Read More →

OTW Safety

OTW Safety is the leader in innovative barrier product designs for niche markets in safety. OTW’s specialized products include revenue generating crowd control devices for special events, airport runway barricades designed to more safely delineate runways during reconstruction projects... Read More →

TOSSWARE

Sunday November 22, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Plaza del Sol

Networking

10:30am PST

Networking Break: Sponsored by bluemedia

Sponsors

Backstage Networks

BackStage Networks is THE Information Technology expert festivals, events and tours. With over 20 years experience in providing large and complex wired and wireless data networking infrastructure and support, we are the most experienced and capable service provider for live events... Read More →

bluemedia

We are bluemedia. Signage legends. By day, we design, print, fabricate and install signage and decor for the biggest events in the world. By night, we print and fulfill the campaigns that impact millions of consumers. Our foundation of technology, design, production, and commitment... Read More →

Monday November 23, 2015 10:30am - 11:00am PST
The Fess Parker – A Doubletree by Hilton Resort 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Networking

6:00pm PST

Cocktail Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Last chance to visit the Exhibit Hall and experience the latest and greatest.

Sponsored by Backstage Networks

Sponsors

Backstage Networks

Monday November 23, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Santa Barbara Ballroom

Networking