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VenueConnect 2023

July 31, 2023 - August 03, 2023


Dates
Monday, July 31, 2023 - Thursday, August 03, 2023

Time
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Early Bird Discount Deadline

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Registration Deadline
Sunday, July 23, 2023

Location

Registration Fees

1. Professional Member - Early Bird
$899.00
1. Professional Member - Regular
$1099.00
Allied Member Early Bird
$1499.00
Allied Member Regular
$1699.00
Allied Member Thursday Only
$900.00
Allied Member Tuesday Only
$900.00
Allied Member Wednesday Only
$900.00
Allied Nonmember Early
$2499.00
Allied Nonmember Regular
$2499.00
Complimentary Exhibitor/Sponsor
$0.00
Complimentary Exhibitor/Sponsor - Member
$0.00
Distinguished Allied
$0.00
Exhibitor / Sponsor Trade Show Only
$399.00
Exhibitor/Sponsor Trade Show Only - Member
$399.00
Extra Exhibitor / Sponsor - Member (full badge)
$799.00
Extra Exhibitor/ Sponsor (full conference badge)
$799.00
Faculty member
$600.00
FDN Comp Member
$0.00
Foundation Complimentary
$0.00
Honorary Member
$0.00
IAVM Staff
$0.00
Includes 1 year Allied Membership
$2150.00
McElravy
$0.00
Member - Retired
$550.00
Member - Student
$150.00
Member - Young Professional
$550.00
Price includes 1 year of Professional Membership
$1395.00
Professional Member - Early Bird Multi-Registrant
$699.00
Professional Member - Regular Multi-Registrant
$899.00
Professional Member - Thursday Only
$600.00
Professional Member - Tuesday Only
$600.00
Professional Member - Wednesday Only
$600.00
Professional Non-Member - Early Bird
$1599.00
Professional Non-Member - Regular
$1799.00
Professional Non-Member - Thursday Only
$800.00
Professional Non-Member - Tuesday Only
$800.00
Professional Non-Member - Wednesday Only
$800.00
Spouse/Companion
$375.00

Agenda

  Would you like a Buddy assigned to you?
IAVM offers a Buddy Program which will connect you with a member who has previously attended VC. They can answer questions about the event, membership, the trade show, and more. The goal is to help you be comfortable and have a wonderful time at this premier event.
  Complimentary Golf
Complimentary Golf for sponsors
Tuesday, August 01, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A Day at the Theater - Act I
Join your performing arts friends for educational sessions and Bootcamp. Please see the website for more details. If you select this option you will receive information later with more details about this year's Bootcamp offerings.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  Celebration for a Cause - Diversity & Inclusive Leadership Reception
Do you plan to attend the Diversity & Inclusive Leadership Reception?
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Thursday, August 03, 2023
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  Closing Night Party
Please let us know if you'll be attending the Closing Night Party.
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center Rooftop Terrace
Donate to the IAVM Foundation
By making a tax-deductible donation to the IAVM Foundation, you are providing educational opportunities to the next generation of the industry to attend conferences and schools.
  Foundation Donation
Donate to the IAVM Foundation and support its mission of funding research, education, and resource development.
$25.00
  Foundation Donation
Donate to the IAVM Foundation and support its mission of funding research, education, and resource development.
$50.00
  Do you have an item to donate to the Foundation Silent Auction?
If you select this box someone from the Board of Trustees will reach out regarding your donation. Thank you for supporting the IAVM Foundation and its mission of funding reserach, education, and resource development.
IAVM Foundation Golf Tournament
Join us for the IAVM golf tournament
Monday, July 31, 2023
6:00 am - 1:00 pm
  Foundation Golf Tournament
The Montour Heights Country Club Golf Course is a private, member-owned facility. An 18-hole championship golf course that stretches across 6,632 yards from the Black Tees, is the only Pete Dye Design Golf Course in western Pennsylvania. From its rolling hills to its green complexes, it is truly a one-of-a-kind golf experience every time, mixing traditional southwestern Pennsylvania golf terrain with the signature style of Pete Dye.
Location: Montour Heights Country Club Golf Course
$350.00
Pre-conference Events
Monday, July 31, 2023
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  DirectConnect - Hosted Buyer Program
If your venue is planning new construction, expansion or renovation, consider participating as a hosted buyer at DirectConnect 2023. The DirectConnect Hosted Buyer Program allows professionals who hold senior-level operations and/or purchasing positions to attend VenueConnect complimentary while accomplishing their most important buying objectives for the upcoming year. Check the box and further details, including the link to apply as a hosted buyer at DirectConnect 2023, will be emailed to you.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Venue Severe Weather Workshop
The goal of the Severe Weather Workshop is to train participants in the identification, evaluation, and analysis of venue weather threats. Please see the website for full details.
$350.00
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  Venue Executive Sector Meeting
Active or retired venue general managers, executive directors, presidents, CEOs, or their approved designee. Includes Lunch 1-2pm , Meeting 2-3:30pm & Reception 5-6pm. If you have any questions, please email Greg Wolfe, Director of Education greg.wolfe@iavm.org.
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  New Member Orientation
Are you a new member or a first-time attendee? This session will highlight education topics and networking activities you should participate in. VC23 will help you build connections, your peers will become mentors, and you will hear about the value of volunteering. Industry leaders will share their knowledge and answer your questions. Get to know other new members that will be attending VenueConnect for the first time. Our goal is to equip you with the information you need to make the most of this event. The Membership Committee is the official host of this session. You will hear from members of the IAVM Board of Directors, IAVM Foundation, Certification Board, Performing Arts Committee, and the VenueConnect Annual Planning Committee.
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
  Upstart Game Changer
UpStart: Game Changer, a program specifically designed for venue management young professionals and students. The popular Game Changer session offers an invaluable networking and career-guidance gathering for participants who will be connected to and speak with industry leaders. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to collect personal insights and perspectives from some of IAVM’s best. Please note participation is limited to only Young Professionals & Students.
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
  Momentus Technologies - Ask Me Anything
Topic Focused Tour
Please select a topic focused tour you would like to attend. For more information please visit iavm.org
Thursday, August 03, 2023
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  Convention Centers Project Charette
Building on the success of last year’s Charrette, we’re combining the topic of funding with a sustainability-themed designed problem. The Charrette will conclude with a tour that highlights the David L. Lawrence Convention Center’s sustainability practices.
  Performing Arts Theater Tour - Day at the Theater Act II
  Arena/Stadium Tour
Tours will depart and return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

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Additional Information

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