ICAS Convention

Sunday, December 4th 2011

1:30 pm - 3:15 pmAerobatic Competency Evaluators Meeting
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Concurrent Education Session #1
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmAir Show Business Basics: Budget and Finance
3:30 pm - 5:45 pmAir Show Performer Safety Stand-Down
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmNow What?! Building Trust in Tough Times
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm Concurrent Education Session #2
4:45 pm - 5:45 pmAir Show Business Basics: Admissions and Ticketing
4:45 pm - 5:45 pmFirst-Timers Orientation
4:45 pm - 5:45 pmManaging Website Design and Operation: A Practical and Non-Technical Guide
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmNECAS Regional Meeting
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmNWCAS Regional Meeting
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSWAN Regional Meeting

Monday, December 5th 2011

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Concurrent Education Session #3
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmAeromedical Issues and the Air Show Performer
2:00 pm - 4:15 pmAir Boss Safety Stand-Down
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmAir Show Business Basics: Volunteer Management
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmHow to Develop and Implement an Emergency Preparedness Plan for Your Air Show
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInsurance Update: New Developments and Useful Insight on Air Show and Air Show Performer Insurance
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmIntroduction to Economic Impact Analysis
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmPutting Social Media to Effective Use for Your Air Show Organization
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmU.S.A.F. Thunderbirds Forum
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Concurrent Education Session #4
3:15 pm - 4:15 pmAdvanced Air Show Economic Impact Analysis
3:15 pm - 4:15 pmAir Show Business Basics: Logistics
3:15 pm - 4:15 pmHow to Effectively Pre-Position ARFF Equipment at Your Air Show
3:15 pm - 4:15 pmLow-Level Awareness: The Art and Science of Flying in the Air Show Environment
3:15 pm - 4:15 pmOpportunities and Challenges: How Independent Market Research Can Help You Improve Your Air Show Business
3:15 pm - 4:15 pmSelling and Servicing Event Sponsorships in a Mid-Size Market: A Case History
3:15 pm - 4:15 pmU.S. Navy Blue Angels Forum

Tuesday, December 6th 2011

7:15 am - 8:15 amAnnouncers Forum
7:15 am - 8:15 amU.S. Air Force Event Organizer Roundtable Discussion
7:15 am - 8:15 amU.S. Navy Event Organizers Roundtable Discussion
7:15 am - 8:15 amWing Walker Roundtable Discussion
8:30 am - 9:30 am Concurrent Education Session #5
8:30 am - 9:30 amA Practical Guide to Guerilla Air Show Marketing in the Twenty-First Century
8:30 am - 9:30 amAir Show Business Basics: Concessions
8:30 am - 9:30 amGround Operations: Safety on the Flightline
8:30 am - 9:30 amHarmony at the Home Base: Developing and Maintaining a Strong Relationship With Your Airport
8:30 am - 9:30 amU.S. Air Force Air Combat Command Forum
9:45 am - 10:45 am Concurrent Education Session #6
9:45 am - 10:45 amAir Show Business Basics: Hospitality
9:45 am - 10:45 amCanadian Forces Snowbirds/1 CAD Forum
9:45 am - 10:45 amInventorying Your Sponsorship Assets
9:45 am - 10:45 amNewbies Can Conduct Great Air Shows, Too
9:45 am - 10:45 amPutting the Media to Work for You: An Air Show Professional's Guide to Press Relations
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Education Session #7
11:00 am - 12:00 pmAir Show Business Basics: Event Marketing
11:00 am - 12:00 pmEuropean vs North American Air Shows: An Educational Comparison
11:00 am - 12:00 pmKeeping our Performers Safe: An Event Organizer's Perspective
11:00 am - 12:00 pmThe Voices of Experience: Veteran Event Organizers Share Their Perspectives on the Air Show Business
11:00 am - 12:00 pmU.S. Navy/Marine Corps Forum
6:15 pm - 7:15 pmMaple Leaf Forum
6:15 pm - 7:15 pmUnited Airshow Grunts Meeting

Wednesday, December 7th 2011

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Concurrent Education Session #8
12:30 pm - 1:30 pmFAA Forum
12:30 pm - 1:30 pmInteractive Air Show Policy Roundtable Discussion: Three Hot Button Topics
12:30 pm - 1:30 pmU.S. Army Golden Knights Forum
International Council of Air Shows