Business IS getting better and meetings are on the upswing. Now is the time to start your engines and kick in the afterburners!

For the many busy or budget-conscious conferees, you'll again get the same cutting-edge industry information in a shorter time at less expense.  And for conferees who would like to tack a day or two at the beginning or end of the conference for leisure, DC and the Virginia wine country are great places.  Spend extra time in the area or be home for the weekend!

Here's a summary of the schedule, which again trims one night and a half day over the 2009 Annual Conference:

Monday – Three-day pre-conference study tour of Virginia/DC conference centers

Wednesday -- Pre-conference workshops, newcomers reception and opening general session “A Customer Panel.”

Thursday -- General session with “Afterburners” keynote, workshop blocks, Copper Skillet luncheon (with menu items contributed by all the competing chefs), President's Reception and Annual Banquet.

Friday -- Workshop block, general session & townhall with a panel of meeting-technology leaders, lunch, departure.

On this page . . .
You'll find a summary of some basic facts you'll want to know, like registration rates, policies and information on IACC's Corporate Social Responsibility event. Other links will be added to give details about accommodations, ground transportation, educational and networking opportunities, recreation, special events, travel, etc.

Conference Registration Rates
NOTE:  The fees listed below do NOT include accommodations and meals at National Conference Center (CMP = $283 per day) or the Day Meeting Package (DMP = $127 per person per day) if NOT staying at National Conference Center.  Click below to reserve your guestroom.

 

NOTE: IACC assesses no conference registration fee for spouses, significant others, children or guests who do not attend educational sessions. However, National Conference Center will charge a Guest of Conferee Rate of $89 per person per day plus taxes to be added to your room bill. (See Housing & Travel section for further details.)

Cancellation & Refund Policies
Conference cancellations must be submitted in writing to the IACC Registrar at 243 North Lindbergh Boulevard #315, St. Louis, MO 63141, or by fax to (314) 993-8919. IACC grants full refunds (minus a $75 administrative fee) for cancellations received no later than February 15, 2011. After that date, IACC refunds 50% of the conference registration fee. (See the housing section for National Conference Center rooming deadlines and cancellation policy.)

International Participants
All member attendees from outisde of the Americas receive the discounted registration fee of US $795.  Be sure to look into another great learning opportunity: the pre-conference Study Tour (see the education section for details). It will make a valuable addition to your itinerary. If you plan to attend the conference anyway, the tour is icing on the cake!

 

Sponsorship 
Capitalize on the advantages and recognition of being an Annual Conference Sponsor! Simply select the appropriate choice at the top of the registration form. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities via email, click here to send a message to Steve Smith at IACC.

NOTE: All sponsors receive one complimentary registration to the conference.  You'll be in great company as an Annual Conference Sponsor. Click here to see the list of leaders and visionaries who sponsored last year's conference.

Corporate Social Responsibility

This year's IACC CSR project is the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. 

While at the conference, you will be able to purchase raffle tickets to enter into a drawing to win an enviromental friendly, Linhai Electric 500 scooter valued at US $1765 like the one pictured below.  (And the one ridden in the video below.)  All proceeds from the raffle will go Loudoun Habitat for Humanity.  Buy your tickets at the registration desk at the conference.

 

Dress Protocol
Suitable attire for all sessions and events is "Business Casual," except for the President's Reception and Annual Banquet on Saturday evening, when the dress is "Business Wear."

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 
IACC does not pre-arrange Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with degree-granting institutions or certification programs. Yet, some past attendees have successfully obtained credit for IACC courses. You should check directly with your school or source of certification to determine whether they will consider the Annual Conference as part of their requirements and, if so, what materials you must submit to secure such credit.