Overview | Program/Schedule | Hotel/Travel | Registration
The IAVM Region 6 Biennial Conference on April 5-8, 2020 will feature educational sessions geared toward both seasoned industry veterans and young professionals alike. Sessions will include:
- Northwest Arkansas: A Case Study in How Arts & Culture Contribute to Community Growth
- Falconry-Based Bird Abatement in Outdoor Venues
- How Trendy are You? (Experiential Marketing)
- The Enneagram at Work in the Workplace
- Creating an Emergency Action Plan for Your Venue
- Are You Using Social Media to Your Advantage?
- Having an Inclusive Venue Goes Beyond ADA Guidelines
- How to Build a DEI Culture from the Ground Up in 18 Months
- Business Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Venues
- The Business of YOU (Young Professionals Career Development Session)
- Conference Keynote – It’s a Balancing Act: Mental & Business Health
- Steps for a Zero Waste Event
There will also be three optional activities to choose from on Sunday, April 5th at a small cost for those who are able to come in early. For those who are unable to arrive early or would like to do more than one, one of these optional activities is available again on Wednesday, April 8th. Download the available optional activities.
SCHEDULE
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Sunday, April 5, 2020 |
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7:45 am |
“A Day in Eureka Springs” optional activity vans depart from Graduate Hotel |
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9:00am |
Onsite registration opens at Graduate Hotel |
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10:30am |
“Mountains & Mimosa” optional activity shuttles depart from Graduate Hotel (train departs Fayetteville Depot at 11:00am) |
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1:00pm |
“Tour the Fayetteville Ale Trail” optional activity shuttles depart from Graduate Hotel |
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5:00pm |
Onsite registration closes at Graduate Hotel |
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6:15pm |
Onsite registration reopens at Walton Arts Center Shuttle buses depart Graduate Hotel for Walton Arts Center (shuttles will run on regular circuit until 9:00pm) |
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6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Welcome reception at Walton Arts Center |
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Monday, April 6, 2020 |
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Breakfast on your own |
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7:30am – 9:00am |
Onsite registration opens at Graduate Hotel |
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8:40am |
Buses depart Graduate Hotel for Faulkner Performing Arts Center |
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9:00am – 10:00am |
Conference welcome and tour of Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center |
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10:00am – 11:15 am |
Education Session #1 – Northwest Arkansas: A Case Study in How Arts & Culture Contribute to Community Growth |
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11:15am |
Walk to Razorback Stadium (0.2 miles) |
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11:30am – 12:30pm |
Tour of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium |
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12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Lunch at Razorback Stadium |
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1:30pm |
Buses depart Razorback Stadium |
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2:00pm – 3:00pm |
Tour of Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) * Walmart AMP is under renovation and expansion; closed toe shoes required |
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3:00pm – 3:45pm |
Education Session #2 – Falconry-Based Bird Abatement in Outdoor Venues Demonstration |
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3:45pm |
Buses depart Walmart AMP |
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4:15pm – 5:15pm |
Tour of The Momentary |
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5:15pm |
Buses depart The Momentary |
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5:30pm – 7:30pm |
Reception and gallery tours at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art |
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7:30pm |
Buses depart Crystal Bridges * Attendees can choose to participate in the dine-around activities on the Bentonville Square or head back to Graduate Hotel in Fayetteville |
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7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Bentonville Square dine-around * Participants will indicate their preferred dining location by signing up earlier in the day and conference will make registrations on your behalf; all food and drink purchases are on your own |
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9:30pm |
Buses depart Bentonville Square and return to Graduate Hotel |
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020 |
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Breakfast on your own |
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8:00am – 9:00am |
Onsite registration open at Graduate Hotel |
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8:55am |
Walk to Walton Arts Center (0.5 miles) * Shuttles will be available for those who require a ride or in case of inclement weather |
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9:15am – 10:15am |
Education Session #3A – The Enneagram at Work in the Workplace Education Session #3B – How Trendy Are You? |
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9:30am – 12:00pm |
Onsite registration open at Walton Arts Center |
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10:15am – 10:45am |
Sponsor showcase and refreshment break |
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10:45am – 11:45am |
Education Session #4A – Creating an Emergency Action Plan for Your Venue Education Session #4B – Are You Using Social Media to Your Advantage? |
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11:45am |
Walk to TheatreSquared (1 block) |
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12:00pm – 1:15pm |
Lunch and Region 6 business meeting |
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1:15pm – 2:00pm |
Tour of TheatreSquared |
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2:00pm |
Walk back to Walton Arts Center |
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2:15pm – 3:30pm |
Education Session #5A – How to Build a DEI Culture from the Ground Up in 18 Months Education Session #5B – Having an Inclusive Venue Goes Beyond ADA Guidelines |
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3:30pm – 4:00pm |
Sponsor Showcase and refreshment break |
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4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Education Session #6A – Business Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Venues Education Session #6B – The Business of YOU |
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5:00pm – 6:00pm |
Young Professionals happy hour * Registered conference attendees 30 years old and under are welcome to attend |
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Evening on your own in Fayetteville; dinner and entertainment recommendations will be available |
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020 |
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Breakfast on your own |
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8:00am – 9:00am |
Onsite registration open at Graduate Hotel |
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9:00am – 10:15am |
Education Session #7 – Conference Keynote, It’s a Balancing Act: Mental & Business Health |
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10:15am – 10:30am |
Refreshment break |
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10:30am – 11:30am |
Education Session #8: Steps for a Zero Waste Event |
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11:30am |
Break |
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11:45am – 1:00pm |
Closing lunch, silent auction results, and VenueConnect 2020 preview |
