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Tent Conference 2020
January 22 – 24, 2020
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo – River Ranch, FL
IFAI Tent Conference is the leading event promoting the advancement of the commercial tent rental industry. This biennial event features:
- A robust educational component designed to grow businesses
- Valuable networking opportunities
- Access to the industry’s top material suppliers
- TRD’s annual business meeting
Suppliers will
- Have access to a targeted customer base in a single location
- Strengthen relationships with existing customers
- Gain inside information on what your customers need
- Discover a new client base
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 |
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Noon - 5 pm | Registration Open |
1 - 4 pm |
Westgate Wilderness Adventure
Take a thrilling, guided airboat ride along the beautiful Kissimmee River, view a plethora of wildlife in its natural setting during a rugged ride on a swamp buggy through Westgate River Ranch’s wooded trail and practice your firearm skills at the trap and skeet range. |
6 - 8 pm |
Welcome Dinner - East Corral Cookout
Sponsored by Aztec Tents & Olympic Tent Enjoy a good old fashion cookout in the, equipped with picnic tables, fire pit and authentic food. |
Thursday, January 23, 2020 |
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8 am - 5 pm | Registration Open |
8 - 9 am | Continental Breakfast |
9 - 10 am |
New Information Technologies and How They are Changing Our Business
Presentation and discussion with industry representatives of different ways new information technologies are changing the way we do logistics.
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10:15 - 11:15 am |
Safe Anchoring and Ballasting
Nick Deninno, B & R Innovations This session will focus on Safe Tenting and Anchoring to keep your tents from blowing away. Should inclement weather occur the latest tips in evacuation planning will be covered to assure a proper and safe tent installation and keep your code officials happy. |
11:15 am - Noon |
Tent Rental Division (TRD) Business Meeting
Come hear what TRD has been up to this past year and what is on the horizon for the next year. |
Noon - 1:15 pm | Lunch with the Sponsors |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
The TRD Experience
Sponsored by Losberger Groups of 8 will embark on a trek around the Westgate River Ranch & Rodeo by golf cart. Where they will complete fun challenges, some which will be tent-related! Be the first group to arrive at the final destination to claim the title “IFAI Tent Masters.” |
5 - 7 pm |
Dinner at the Saloon
Sponsored by Rainier Industries Kick back in your cowboy/girl boots and network while eating a great meal in the western themed Saloon. Mechanical bull riding optional! |
7:30 - 8:30 pm |
TRD Rodeo
Sponsored by Eureka! and Fred’s Tents & Canopies Come see the Rodeo arena come alive for a private TRD Westgate Rodeo! Prepare to have the time of your life at this thrilling event that boasts bull riding, trick riding and barrel racing. There may even be a TRD surprise or two. |
Friday, January 24, 2020 |
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8:30 - 9:30 am |
Breakfast
Sponsored by Herculite |
9:30 - 10:30 am |
The Work Force; A discussion about the current state with regards to labor resources
Town hall discussion on how the “Labor Crisis” is effecting the tent rental industry and what we can do about it. |
10:45 am - 12:30 pm |
How Building Codes Affect the Tent Industry with Updates in the ICC Codes
Paul Armstrong,PACCS This session will address how the adoption and enforcement of building codes affect the tent industry. The code development, adoption, and enforcement of codes will be discussed with experiences given. This session will also identify new code requirements and trends occurring in the code enforcement community that affect the design and installation of tents. |
12:30 pm |
Snacks to go
Sponsored by Charnecke Tents/CCC Washers, Inc. and Keder Solutions |
*schedule subject to change