March 27, 2026 @ 10am PT
Social Safety at Major Events in 2026
Presented in partnership with FestForums
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Facing a confluence of security issues, civil liberties concerns, and complex regulatory demands, festivals and major events are now shifting from reactive compliance to proactive preparedness for 2026. Join us to learn how you can develop a clear "North Star" for navigating high-stakes issues to create safer operational frameworks and guest experiences.
Kristin Flickinger — An activist at her core, Kristin is the principal and founder of Flickinger Consulting, a consultancy focused on executive support and transition planning, and dedicated to joy for leaders. She has served as the interim executive director for San Diego Pride, consulted through the international sunsetting of major events, and assembled flash teams for crisis management.
Austin Whitney, Esq. — Austin is the founder of Ten Fifty Entertainment, the leading ADA consultants in the entertainment and sports industries. Austin has been in a wheelchair since 2007 and received his JD from UC Berkeley School of Law. He currently serves as the ADA compliance director for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Bonnaroo, Coachella, PGA Championship and has worked on over 600 large-scale events in his career.
Laurie Kirby — President & Owner of FestForums, serving as co-facilitator
Evan Tzeng — Coalition of Festivals and Major Events (COFAME), serving as co-facilitator
Temi Joseph — Associate Attorney, Carroll Guido Groffman Cohen Bar & Karalian, LLP, serving as moderator
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We are a coalition of leaders producing safer, sustainable, and socially impactful festivals and major events. Join and get trained.