Mark your calendar: February 1-2 are the dates set for FestForums, the finest b2b live gathering of festival leaders on the planet.

This conference, held in Santa Barbara and organized by the dynamic Laurie Kirby, attracts hundreds of festival industry power players and addresses cutting-edge technology, talent, ticketing, sponsorships, scheduling, merchandising, operations, sustainability, charitable work, innovation and safety.

FestForums not only brings together festivals and events of all sizes for collaboration and professional development, but speakers of note in the past have included such luminaries as Jeff Bridges, Quentin Tarantino, The Coen Brothers and Rita Coolidge. This is a convergence of music and film talent plus know-how that is unparalleled for those seeking and sharing valuable information and personal contacts.

The venue will be the enchanting Music Academy of the West.  Visit www.festforums.com or call (415) 964-1234 for early bird passes and more information.