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Schedule

Although some of the details are subject to change between now and the Convention in December, ICAS has developed the following tentative schedule to help members plan their travel to and from Las Vegas for the ICAS Convention 2023.



Sunday, December 3rd

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Registration Open - Air Force Open House Workshop Attendees Only
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration & Member Services Open
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Air Force Open House Workshop

Monday, December 4th

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration & Member Services Open
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Air Shows 101: Air/Ground Operations Training Workshop
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Networking Lounge
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Exhibitor Move-In
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.ACE Training Session
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sponsorship for Events Workshop
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.First Timers Orientation
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Education Session # 1
2023 ICAS Spectator Survey Results: Putting Demographic Information to Work for Your Air Show Business
40 Tips in 40 Minutes: What Works and What Doesn't
Planning and Executing an Air Show: The Critical Task Timeline
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.U.S. Army Golden Knights Forum
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Education Session # 2
Beyond Belief: Crafting Your Leadership Philosophy
Fine-tuning Your Social Media Marketing: Lessons from SASP
How To Develop an Air Show Operations Manual
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.U.S. Marine Corps Forum
5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.Welcome Reception: Toga Party!

Tuesday, December 5th

7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.Registration & Member Services Open
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Networking Lounge
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Roundtable Discussion Session I
A Conversation with the ACE Committee
Contracts and Insurance
Improving the Customer Experience
Mobile Arresting Gear and Ground Support Equipment
STEM
8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Opening General Session and Military Jet Team Schedule Announcement
10:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration & Member Services Open
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Exhibit Session A
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.U.S. Navy Blue Angels Forum
1:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.Air Shows 102: Business Basics Workshop - Part 1 of 2
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Education Session # 3
Building Your Social Media Brand as a Performer
How to Complete DD Form 2535 and FAA Form 7711
Minimizing Sponsorship Attrition: Tips and Tactics
Strengthening Customer Connections: Leveraging Digital Channels for Ticket Sales, Part 1
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds Forum
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Education Session # 4
FAA Forum
How To Sell Your Air Show Act: Tips and Tactics
Integrating STEM Activities Into Your Air Show: a Primer
Strengthening Customer Connections: Leveraging Digital Channels for Ticket Sales, Part 2
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Canadian Forces Snowbirds Forum
4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.Exhibit Session B
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.NECAS Regional Meeting
NWCAS Regional Meeting
SECAS Regional Meeting
SWCAS Regional Meeting
7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.United Air Show Grunts Meeting

Wednesday, December 6th

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Registration & Member Services Open
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Networking Lounge
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Roundtable Discussion Session II
A Conversation with ICAS Staff
Board Succession Planning
Building a Performer Schedule
Generating Social Media Content
Selling Your Services as a New Air Show Performer
8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Education Session # 5
Acquiring Mobile Arresting Gear and Ground Support Equipment for Military Performers
Air Boss Safety De-brief
Beyond the Noise: Strategies To Combat Social Media Spam and Manage Negativity
How and Why To Develop a Five-Year Plan for Your Air Show
Making Sense of Wide Area Work Flow/SAM/CAGE
9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Exhibit Session C
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Innovation Awards Showcase Luncheon
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration & Member Services Open
1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Exhibit Session D
1:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.Air Shows 102: Business Basics Workshop - Part 2 of 2
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.Royal Canadian Air Force Forum
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Education Session # 6
Emergency Response: Case History Reviews/Lessons
Fundamentals of Air Show Parking Mini-Workshop, Part 1
Performer Safety De-brief, Part 1
Using Social Media Influencers To Promote Your Air Show Business
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.U.S.A.F. ACC Forum
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Education Session # 7
Crisis Communications: What To Say and How To Say It Following an Emergency
Fundamentals of Air Show Parking Mini-Workshop, Part 2
Performer Safety De-brief, Part 2
Project Management: Tools and Tactics for the Air Show Professionals
5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.U.S. Navy Forum
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Maple Leaf Forum
Military Roundtable Discussion Sessions
Air National Guard Roundtable Discussion
U.S. Air Force Roundtable Discussion
U.S. Marine Corps Roundtable Discussion
U.S. Navy Roundtable Discussion

Thursday, December 7th

7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Roundtable Discussion Session III
A Conversation with the Air Boss Committee
Announcers for Announcers
Attracting New and Different Demographics to Your Show
Event/Performer Collaboration
Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Management
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Networking Lounge
Registration & Member Services Open
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.Annual Membership Meeting
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Closing Keynote Presentation
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Exhibit Session E
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Exhibit Break-Down
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Concurrent Education Session # 8
Canadian Military Roundtable Discussion
Navigating Social Media Analytics: Goal-Driven Strategies
Seven Attributes of Highly Successful Air Shows
Static Display Aircraft: How To Get Them, Where To Put Them
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Education Session # 9
Bailing Out: What You Need to Know
Building a Better Air Show Website
How To Attract, Train, Manage, and Retain Quality Volunteers
5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.Pre-Banquet Reception
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Chairman's Banquet
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Survivor Party