The 53rd Conference of the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) has begun. Later during the event, the Grand Pinnacle Awards will be conferred, this year in 61 categories. Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival is competing for 10 of the statues, including the most prestigious one, the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Award.
Held at Boise, the capital of Idaho, the Conference has gathered producers of artistic events from Europe, Asia, and North and South Americas. It offers the perfect forum for exchanging experience, establishing new contacts, and participating in training sessions conducted by international experts. The Ludwig van Beethoven Association, the organiser of the Easter Festival, is represented by Elżbieta Chojnowska and Andrzej Giza. Elżbieta Penderecka, the Director General of the Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival will participate in the official Grand Pinnacle awards ceremony planned for 10th September.