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🚨 Is your fair truly prepared before the gates open?

Join us on Wednesday, July 29, at 3:00 p.m. Central for the Safety & Security Ask the Expert CyberSeminar: Preparedness and Readiness.

Safety and security experts Jeff Cotner (State Fair of Texas), Matt LaSchuma (South Carolina State Fair), and Rick Larkin (Minnesota State Fair) will share practical strategies for preparing your fair before opening day.

Topics include:
✅ Emergency planning
✅ Risk assessment
✅ Staff training
✅ Communication strategies
✅ Coordinating with local agencies
✅ Incident response

Whether you're updating an existing emergency plan or creating one for the first time, you'll leave with practical ideas and real-world insights to help keep your fair, staff, exhibitors, and guests safe.

💬 Bring your questions — this interactive session includes live Q&A with the experts.

Register today: https://fairsandexpos.com/safety-security-ask-the-expert-cyberseminar-preparedness-and-readiness/

📆Upcoming Events:
July 1
2026 IAFE Convention Registration Opens
https://fairsandexpos.com/2026convention/

July 3 & 6
IAFE Office Closed

July 16 | 1:00 pm Central
Institute of Fair Management Onboarding
https://iafeinstitute.com/getenrolled

Not enrolled in IFM? Fill out the enrollment application to join the onboarding session.

July 21 | 3:00 pm Central
Sponsorship I (IFM #121)
https://fairsandexpos.com/sponsorship-i-ifm-121-2

July 29 | 1:00 pm Central
Young Professionals Vibe Check
https://fairsandexpos.com/yp-events/

⏰Reminders:
Nominations are open for Hall of Fame, Rising Star, Heritage, State & Provincial Executive of the Year, and Associate of the Year Awards. Deadline is August 31.
https://fairsandexpos.com/awards/

IAFE Contests Are Open | Become A Judge
https://fairsandexpos.com/iafe-contest-home/