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For the many busy or budget-conscious conferees, you'll again get the same cutting-edge industry information with an expanded education schedule (one-half day).  And for conferees who would like to tack a day or two at the beginning or end of the conference, Houston and La Torretta Lake Resort offer an array of leisure opportunities.  Spend extra time in the area or be home for the weekend!

Here's a summary of the schedule, which adds a half day of education during the 2011 Annual Conference:

Saturday, March 17 – Three-day pre-conference Study Tour of Texas conference centers

Tuesday evening, March 20

Wednesday, March 21
 

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 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 La Torretta Lake Resort (CMP = $298.60 per person per day) or the Day Meeting Package (DMP = $125 per person per day) if NOT staying at La Torretta Lake Resort.  Click the buttons below to register for the conference or reserve your guest room.

 

 

Group Code = IACC

Group Code = IACC

NOTE: IACC assesses no conference registration fee for spouses, significant others, children or guests who do not attend educational sessions. However, La Torretta Lake Resort will charge a Guest of Conferee Rate of $80 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, 2012. After that date, IACC refunds 50% of the conference registration fee. (See the housing section for La Torretta rooming deadlines and cancellation policy.)

International Participants
All member attendees from outisde of the Americas receive the discounted registration fee of US $850.  Be sure to look into another great learning opportunity: the pre-conference Study Tour (see the education section for details). Pick up some tips and ideas that you can use immediately and some memories that will last a lifetime. 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 Wine to Water. 

A portion of the proceeds from refreshments at the Copper Copper Skillet Competition, will go to this worthy organization. 

Wine To Water is a 501(c)(3) non-profit aid organization focused on providing clean water to needy people around the world. Nearly 1 billion people in the world today lack access to adequate water and 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation. We are devoted to fighting this epidemic. Wine symbolizes fortune in our society. Our goal is to give the fortunate population an opportunity to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves.

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.