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 |