2008 IAAM Conference and Trade Show

IAAM 83rd Annual Conference & Trade Show Program Schedule July 25 - 29, 2008 Program tentative and subject to change. Printer friendly Friday, July 25th All events are at the Hilton Anaheim, unless otherwise noted.
6:00am - 3:30pm		20th Anniversary IAAM Foundation Friday Golf presented by Miller Brewing Company 2nd Annual Harley Ride
8:00am - 10:00am Palos Verdes A		Venue Research Institute (formerly Body of Knowledge)
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Lido C		Certification Board
8:45am - 10:00am Huntington A San Clemente		*Committee Meetings:* Diversification Press & Publications
10:00am - 7:00pm Anaheim Convention Center South Lobby		Annual Conference & UVMC Registration Anaheim Convention Center Sponsored by Ticketmaster
10:30am - 1:00 pm Palos Verdes A Manhattan		*Council Meetings:* Sponsored by Moore Engineers, PC Industry Affairs Council Life Safety Council
1:00pm - 2:15pm Oceanside		Universities 07/08 Committee
1:15 pm - 3:45 pm Huntington A		Board of Education
3:00pm - 4:15pm San Clemente Manhattan		*Committee Meetings:* Editorial Advisory Membership
4:00pm - 5:00pm Oceanside		Professional Development 07/08 Committee
5:00pm - 6:00pm Oceanside		Professional Development 08/09 Committee
6:30pm - 8:30pm Anaheim Convention Center Arena Plaza		President’s Reception Sponsored by Daktronics, Inc.
9:00pm - 11:00pm Green Room		Oglebay Alumni Reception at the Hilton Anaheim
Saturday, July 26th All events are at the Anaheim Convention Center, unless noted otherwise.
7:30am - 7:00pm South Lobby		Annual Conference & UVMC Registration Sponsored by Ticketmaster
7:30am - 7:00pm 2nd Level-South		Meeting Point Cyber Café Internet Connection Sponsored by Smart City Computers Sponsored by FREEMAN
7:30am - 7:00pm 304A		Press/Media Room
7:30am – 8:45am Ballroom A		New Member / First Timer Breakfast
8:30am - 9:30am 210A 211A 211B		Concurrent Sessions: 1A – Smaller Markets and Venues: Sponsorship Sponsored by White Stallion Productions 1B – Compassionate Communication with our Most Difficult Patrons 1C – Red Cross/IAAM: Mega-shelter, You too can be involved!
8:30am - 10:45am 213A		2 - Senior Executive Symposium Highlight: How to Succeed in Business - Revisited
9:30am - 9:45pm 2nd Level		Break Sponsored by Tai Ping Carpets
9:30am - 12:30pm 213B		IAAM Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
9:45am - 10:45am 210A 211A 211B		Concurrent Sessions: 3A – Take Your Facility/CVB Relationship to the Next Level! Implementation Methods of the IAAM/DMAI Best Practices Document 3B – Rigging 101 3C – Increasing your ROI using eco-friendly and sustainability initiatives Sponsored by HOK Sport Venue Event
10:30am - 11:30am 210B		Allied Committee Meeting
12:00pm - 1:30am 210B		District 5 Board of Directors Meeting
11:00am - 12:30pm 211A 211B 208A 213A		Concurrent Sessions: 4A – Global Issues: Global Business Etiquette Sponsored by VenuWorks 4B – Soft Target Awareness: Bad Things Happen Every Day! 4C – Top Technology Trends Transforming the Public Assembly Facility Management Industry 4D – Become a Great Presenter and Trainer! Proven Techniques and Tools for Success
11:00am - 12:15pm 209B		History & Awards Recognition Committee
11:00am - 1:00pm 213C		Board of Regents Meeting
11:30am - 1:00pm Ballroom A		Allied Members Meeting
12:00pm - 1:30pm 210B		District V Board of Directors
1:30pm - 2:45pm		Facility Specific Town Halls
2:30pm - 3:45pm 209B		Board of Governors Meeting
2:30pm - 3:45pm 209A		District Vice Presidents Meeting
3:00pm - 4:00pm 213A 210A 208A 211A		Concurrent Sessions: 5A – Ticket Brokers, Friend or Foe? (Joint Session with UVMC) 5B – Greening of Public Assembly Facilities Town Hall Sponsored by HOK Sport Venue Event 5C – Succession Planning and Managing Leadership Transition in Tomorrow’s Public Assembly Facilities 5D – Minor League Sports Facilities: The Critical Factors for Success
4:30pm - 6:00pm Ballroom C		Welcome Steven L. Peters, CFE, IAAM President Keynote: A Whole New Mind Daniel Pink, Author of A Whole New Mind, Washington, DC Sponsored in part by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP
6:00pm - 9:00pm Hall D		Trade Show Opening & Reception Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Entertainment Sponsored by Cirque du Soleil
7:30pm - 9:30pm		Past Presidents' Dinner
Sunday, July 27th All events are at the Anaheim Convention Center, unless noted otherwise.
7:30am - 5:30pm South Lobby		Annual Conference Registration Sponsored by Ticketmaster
7:30am - 5:30pm 2nd Level-South 8:30am - 11:30am		Meeting Point Cyber Café Internet Connection Sponsored by Smart City Computers Sponsored by FREEMAN Massage Station Sponsored by Enta Ticketing Solutions
7:30am - 5:30pm 304A		Press/Media Room
7:45am - 9:00am 304B		Committee Chair Orientation
9:00am - 10:30am 211B 304B 211A 304C 210A 213A 304D 213B 210B		District Member Meetings District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 IAAM Europe IAAM/VMA Asia Pacific
10:30am - 12:00pm 210C		IAAM Business Meeting
12:00pm - 5:00pm Hall D		X-TREME Trade Show
12:00pm - 2:00pm		Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall
12:00pm - 5:00pm 212B		Career Resource Center
3:30pm - 5:00pm Trade Show Buffet Area		Consultations with Subject Matter Experts
4:00pm - 5:00pm Hall D International Pavilion		International Reception (by invitation only) Sponsored by FELD Entertainment
5:00pm - 6:00pm 211B		UVMC Student Focus--Making the Most of Facility Internships
6:00pm - 7:00pm		Young Professionals Networking
Monday, July 28th All events are at the Anaheim Convention Center, unless noted otherwise.
7:30am - 4:00pm South Lobby		Annual Conference Registration Sponsored by Ticketmaster
7:30am - 4:00pm 2nd Level -South		Meeting Point Cyber Café Internet Connection Sponsored by Smart City Computers Sponsored by FREEMAN
7:30am - 4:00pm 304A		Press/Media Room
8:00am - 9:00pm 208A		6 - Proposed ADA Regulators
9:00am - 12:00pm Hall D		X-TREME Trade Show!
9:00am - 10:15pm		Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
10:15am		Silent Auction Begins Closing
9:00am - 12:00pm 212B		Career Resource Center
12:00pm - 1:45pm Ballroom C		Inaugural Luncheon Speaker Sponsored by Cleanevent USA, Inc.
2:00pm - 3:00pm 213A 211B 211A 210A		Concurrent Sessions: 7A – Public/Private/Contract Management 7B – Preventing ADA Litigation 7C – How to Become a Certified Facilities Executive (CFE) 7D – Interpretations of Reality: Managing the Media
3:15pm - 4:15pm 210A 211A 211B 210C		Concurrent Sessions: 8A – Hot Food Trends (Joint Session with NAC) 8B – Gang Awareness 8C – Protect Your Facility from Employee Claims-The Hottest Issues in Employment Law Today 8D – Agency Forum
4:15pm - 5:15pm 2Pacific Terrace - 2nd Level		Agency Forum Reception (for Forum attendees)
4:15pm - 5:15pm 209A 210B 209B		Committee Meetings: Bylaw Chapters Sustainability
6:30pm - 10:30pm		IAAM Fun Night at House of Blues!
Tuesday, July 29th All events are at the Hilton Anaheim, unless noted otherwise.
7:30am - 8:30am Huntington A		CFE Honors Breakfast
8:45am - 9:30am California A		9 - From the Locker Room to the Executive Suite… A Change Agent’s View of the New Leadership Template
9:45am - 10:45am California A		10 – Diversity and Your Customers: Worth Accommodating
11:00am - 12:00pm California A		11 – Releasing Diversity Brilliance
12:15am - 1:30pm San Simeon A Palos Verdes A Manhattan El Capitan A Capistrano A Avila A		Committee Meetings: Arenas Convention Centers/Exhibit Halls Crowd Management Performing Arts Stadiums Universities
12:15am - 2:00pm Monterey		International Steering Committee
1:45pm - 3:45pm		Facility Tours Pre-registration is required for facility tours. Additional $10 fee for transportation cost. Tour A: Anaheim Convention Center (Meet at the Convention Center in the South Lobby area at 1:45 pm) Tour B: Honda Center & Grove of Anaheim Tour C: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Tour D: Orange County Performing Arts Center (Buses depart from the Hilton Anaheim at 1:45 pm)
2:00pm - 3:30pm El Capitan A Avila A		Committee Meetings 2009 Conference Planning Committee AVSS
4:30pm - 8:00pm Laguna A		2008/09 Board of Directors Meeting