Annual Conference
Past Present Future
Once a year, IDEA holds an industry-wide conference that deals with topics of relevance to its members. The annual conference is divided into general sessions, seminars, workshops, user groups and event-specific breakout groups, enabling IDEA to respond to the specific needs of individual interest groups. Guest speakers are also invited to address the conference in their areas of expertise. Through its various sessions, excursions, and Partner Expo, IDEA annual conference provides an ideal vehicle for networking with those in the Game and Event Presentation industry.
Upcoming Conference
The 39th Annual IDEA Conference has moved to a virtual format. Further information coming soon.
- Who: Professionals in the Game and Event Presentation industry
- What: 39th Annual IDEA Conference
- When: July 2021
- Where: Online
- Why: The premier gathering of game and event presentation professionals for over 35 years
Future Events
2022 - Nashville
Past Events
| Year | City | President * |
| 2021 | Online | Annie Merovich, LA Kings |
| 2019 | San Diego, CA | Annie Merovich, LA Kings |
| 2018 | Indianapolis, IN | Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers |
| 2017 | Philadelphia, PA | Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers |
| 2016 | Detroit, MI | Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers |
| 2015 | Seattle, WA | Chris DeRuyscher, Texas Rangers |
| 2014 | Dallas, TX | Susan Brooks, United Center |
| 2013 | Montreal, QC | Susan Brooks, United Center |
| 2012 | Minneapolis, MN | Susan Brooks, United Center |
| 2011 | Kansas City, MO | Susan Brooks, United Center |
| 2010 | Tampa, FL | Anthony Fanticola |
| 2009 | Phoenix, AZ | Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins |
| 2008 | Chicago, IL | Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins |
| 2007 | Denver, CO | Anthony Fanticola, Washington Redskins |
| 2006 | Los Angeles, CA | Steve Warren, Cleveland Indians |
| 2005 | Houston, TX | Steve Warren, Cleveland Indians |
| 2004 | Pittsburgh, PA | Rick Church, Michigan State University |
| 2003 | Atlanta, GA | Rick Church, Michigan State University |
| 2002 | Bay Area CA | Kyle Ritchie, Carolina Panthers |
| 2001 | South FL | Kyle Ritchie, Carolina Panthers |
| 2000 | Buffalo, NY | Jeff Schmahl, University of Nebraska |
| 1999 | Tampa, FL | Jeff Schmahl, University of Nebraska |
| 1998 | Las Vegas, NV | Mark DiNardo, Corestates Complex |
| 1997 | San Diego, CA | Mark DiNardo, Corestates Complex |
| 1996 | Phoenix, AZ | Rod Murray, Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1995 | Cleveland, OH | Rod Murray, Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1994 | Salt Lake City, UT | John Franzone, New York Yankees |
| 1993 | New York, NY | John Franzone, New York Yankees |
| 1992 | Orlando, FL | Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates |
| 1991 | Dallas, TX | Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates |
| 1990 | Toronto, ON | Lisa Veilbig, Oregon Convention Center |
| 1989 | Anaheim, CA | Alan Ledford, Oakland A's |
| 1988 | New Orleans, LA | Terry Ann Peterson, Milwaukee Brewers |
| 1987 | Minneapolis, MN | Terry Ann Peterson, Milwaukee Brewers |
| 1986 | Houston,TX | Paul Shubin, Paul Shubin & Associates |
| 1985 | Racine, WI | (organizer)* Karen Johnson, Animagination |
| 1984 | St. Louis, MO | (organizer)* Robin Monsky, St. Louis Cardinals |
| 1983 | Chicago, IL | (organizer)* Liz Burke, Chicago White Sox |
*IDEA held it first election of officers at the 1985 Conference.