Various presenters will be presenting daily workshops on topics that effect the industry on a daily basis. These workshops are available to all attendees at the IISF Super Trade Show & Extravaganza. The workshops will include audio/video presentations, handouts as well as round table discussions of some of the challenges affecting every aspect of the carnival business.
Check back for 2027 seminars and classes!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm
Become Certified in the ServSafe Program
This is a required exam for ALL food service vendors in ALL states including some local / city requirements.
Cost: $185 per person (includes class materials, study guides, & test)
Class size is limited to 25 people
Location: IISA office - upstairs boardroom
Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, call Teresa Rimes at 813-677-9377 or email teresa@gibtownshowmensclub.com.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm
Become Certified in the ServSafe Program
This is a required exam for ALL food service vendors in ALL states including some local / city requirements.
Cost: $185 per person (includes class materials, study guides, & test)
Class size is limited to 25 people
Location: IISA office - upstairs boardroom
Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, call Teresa Rimes at 813-677-9377 or email teresa@gibtownshowmensclub.com.
1:00pm - 4:00pm
H-2B PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION
JKJ Workforce Agency and the Small Business Workforce Alliance will be conducting an educational and empowerment seminar.
Covering Supplemental Visas & P-4 Visas. WHD Issues and more.
Presenters will include:
James Judkins, Chaos Coordinator, JKJ Workforce Agency
Leon Sequiera, Partner SequeiaBilby
Gray Delaney, Managing Director, Seasonal Employment Alliance
MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT VISAS UPDATE INCLUDING
- Discussion of the Certified Seasonal Employer H2-Fix
- P-4 (Care Act) Visa Progress
- Supplemental Visas
- Concular Processing
- Latest Foreign Worker CDL Enforcement
- Latest WHD Audit red flags
"I guarantee that this is a session that is going to be extremely interesting and open peoples eyes and minds," said James K. Judkins.
Location: Carousel Pavilion
Thursday, February 12, 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm
Become Certified in the ServSafe Program
This is a required exam for ALL food service vendors in ALL states including some local / city requirements.
Cost: $185 per person (includes class materials, study guides, & test)
Class size is limited to 25 people
Location: IISA office - upstairs boardroom
Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, call Teresa Rimes at 813-677-9377 or email teresa@gibtownshowmensclub.com.
Friday, February 13, 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm
Become Certified in the ServSafe Program
This is a required exam for ALL food service vendors in ALL states including some local / city requirements.
Cost: $185 per person (includes class materials, study guides, & test)
Class size is limited to 25 people
Location: IISA office - upstairs boardroom
Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, call Teresa Rimes at 813-677-9377 or email teresa@gibtownshowmensclub.com.
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Industrial Truck / Forklift Training
Class includes handbook, certificate & permit card **(for on-site equipment only).
Class size is limited to 25 people
1:30 - 2:30pm: DVD Preview and Manual Review
2:30 - 3:30pm: On-Site Outdoor Training
Sponsored by: MAH Consulting - Sharon Hupalo
Cost: $50 per person
Registration: A sign-up sheet is posted in the trade show office.
ALL ON-SITE GROUND SAFETY INSPECTIONS PROVIDED BY:
Worldwide Safety Group, Avery Wheelock
