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Sessions do fill up and seating is first come, first served. Note: Individual presentations may also be on this website shortly before the published show dates. They may or may not be the final presentation.

Earn CMP credits!

ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. Keep your professional status up-to-date while enjoying and learning from this incredible lineup of speakers.

Rob FerreSpeakerLife of the Party Entertainment

Rob Ferre, CSP, is a speaker, emcee, and entertainer from Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 20 years of experience, he has traveled the world presenting to audiences from Des Moines to Dubai. In 2007, Rob founded his entertainment company, Life of the Party, after training for three years in the family entertainment capital of the world, Orlando, Florida, where he worked for Disney, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon. Rob is among the most sought-after wedding and event industry speakers. He has presented to audiences in Italy, Armenia, the UK, France, and Dubai at events such as Wedding MBA, the Special Event Show, WeddingWire World, and Destination Wedding Planners Congress. He is a proud member of the Wedding Industry Professionals Association (WIPA), American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA), and the National Speakers Association (NSA), where he served as the past President of the NSA Mountain West chapter. In 2022, Rob received his Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, which is only achieved by the top 15% worldwide speakers. Level up and grow with Rob Ferre - an exceptional speaker, emcee, and entertainer.

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