VenueConnect 2014 Annual Conference & Trade Show / July 26-29, 2014 / Oregon Convention Center / Portland, Oregon / Register

There is no place quite like it. Pacific Northwest scenery; culinary adventures; an average July high of 80 degrees; lively sports, arts, and entertainment; a robust craft beer scene and food truck culture, and 300 nearby wineries – topped with free-spirit and a fresh perspective found only in Portland. Add in 1,000 venue professionals; 300 companies; two inspiring keynotes (Author, Polly LaBarre and Oregon Governor, Barbara Roberts); a vibrant trade show; over 30 dynamic education sessions, and one-of-a-kind networking events – and you have one great conference. 

International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
Representing public assembly venues from around the globe, IAVM’s active members include managers and senior executives from auditorium, arenas, convention centers, exhibit halls, stadiums, performing arts centers, university complexes, and amphitheaters.