IAVM EVENTS
Register for IAVM Events Today!
Register for IAVM Events Today!
Register for IAVM Events Today!
Register for IAVM Events Today!
Register for IAVM Events Today!
Upcoming IAVM Region Events
VenueConnect 2025
IAVM’s 100th VenueConnect Annual Conference and Trade Show will be July 28 – 31, 2025 in New Orleans, LA. VenueConnect hosts professionals from a spectrum of public assembly venues including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, fairgrounds, performing arts centers, stadiums, universities, and more.
This is the only industry conference that inspires industry leaders, provides targeted education, and brings attendees together creating relationships that last a lifetime. VenueConnect offers tailored education sessions developed by top industry leaders and designed to increase revenues and reduce expenses, enhance safety & security, sales and marketing trends, ticketing, guest services, diversity and inclusion, and so much more.
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GUESTX
GuestX is a one-of-a-kind conference for everyone invested in crafting an exceptional, safe and extraordinary guest experience. GuestX provides attendees with invaluable content via skills based workshops and networking sessions that empowers them to put newly gained expertise into immediate action. Whether you work in sports, the arts, the conference and meeting industry, or anywhere people get together, GuestX offers insider perspectives on how every aspect of your operation impacts the overall experience at your venue.
GuestX 2025 will be held January 26-28 in Charlotte, NC! Register now!
Academy for Venue Safety and Security
The Academy for Venue Safety and Security (AVSS) is IAVM’s preeminent safety and security program!
AVSS is a dynamic, two-year school built to train venue and event managers, security professionals, and other key personnel involved in every aspect of venue safety and security. The curriculum, developed and taught by a diverse team of experts, is designed to equip each and every attendee with the best practices, resources, and tools needed to face the evolving challenge of providing a safe venue for everyone.
Registration Now Open! – AVSS 2025 will be held March 16-20 in Houston, TX!
Senior Executive Symposium
The IAVM Board of Governors is partnering with Georgetown University to reimagine the Senior Executive Symposium (SES). Building on the outstanding education and networking offered by past SES events, the new SES promises to meet the educational needs of senior leaders in our industry and elevate the educational experience.
Registration Now Open! SES 2025 will be held April 6-9 in Washington, D.C.!
Venue Management School and Leadership Institute
Venue Management School (VMS) and the Leadership Institute (VMS-LI), are considered two of the best professional education programs available for venue managers. Those new to the industry, or managers looking to expand their overall understanding, will find solid principles and practices for venue management in the VMS program. Venue professionals can further expand their universe of management and leadership skills and understanding by attending the Leadership Institute.
Save the Date! VMS and VMS LI will be held June 7-12, 2025 in Palm Springs, CA!