Alumni and Affiliate Group Events

Here’s what you can expect:

Event space for alumni and affiliate groups will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reach out to Natalie Steenberg at [email protected] to secure your spot.

• Alumni and affiliate group events will not be included in the IFT online registration process. Alumni or affiliate Groups will utilize their own processes for registration and money collection.**
• IFT is creating a designated page for alumni and affiliate group events that will be showcased on IFTevent.org, along with the event registration link (if provided by organizing group), description, and contact person.

**If a group is not able to create their own registration, IFT will assist in setting up an Eventbrite registration page.

A How-to Guide for Organizing Alumni and Affiliate Group Events at IFT FIRST

Step 1: Reach out to IFT to obtain space for your alumni and affiliate group event. If space is not needed, skip to Step 3.

Step 2: Once space is requested, IFT will connect you with the appropriate planning contact at the hotel or convention center. (It is then the responsibility of the alumni or affiliate group to plan their event from this point.)

Step 3: Create an event registration site for your event.

Recommendations:

If your ticket has a cost:

• Eventbrite
• RSVPify

If your ticket is free:

• Microsoft Forms
• Survey Monkey
• Evite
• Punchbowl

Step 4: Send your event registration link to IFT, along with the description and contact information for the event to be placed on the IFTevent.org website for marketing by completing this form.

Step 5: The designated event host works with the hotel/convention center/venue to complete all food and beverage and meeting needs.

Step 6: IFT will publish your event on our Mobile App and Onsite Planner for IFT FIRST with all information for attendees.

Step 7: Have questions as you make plans for your event this July? Contact Natalie Steenberg at [email protected].