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IAGA Announces Format Change for 2020 Annual Conference

The IAGA has made the difficult decision to change the format of our event from a traditional in-person conference to a completely virtual event due to concerns surrounding COVD-19. The safety of our members, speakers, and partners was of paramount concern. The IAGA also understands the financial impact that COVID-19 has had on our industry and recognize that adjusted budgets could prohibit attendance at an in-person event this fall.

Below are some FAQs regarding this new virtual event.

FAQs

  • Conference Dates: We intend for the conference to remain during the week of Nov. 9-13, as many of you have already blocked off these dates. A specific schedule of events will be posted HERE shortly.
  • What are the plans for the 2021 IAGA Annual Conference? The 2021 event is scheduled for Nov. 7-10 at The Westin Stonebriar in Frisco, TX.
  • What is the registration fee for this new virtual event? There will be two tiers of fees (Members and Non-Members). Exact pricing will be released soon. Both individual and organizational fee structures will be available.
  • Will sessions be recorded? Yes, we will have a mixture of live and recorded sessions. All sessions will be available for replay as well.
  • Will attendees be able to network virtually? Yes, the IAGA is exploring virtual platforms that will allow for group and 1:1 video networking.
  • When will a list of speakers be available? Speakers will start being announced in mid-August. Interested speakers may fill out an application for consideration to present at the 2020 IAGA Annual Conference.
  • How many attendees typically attend the IAGA Annual Conference? Typically, our in-person events range from 150 to 200 golf administrators. We anticipate that we will reach close to 500 attendees in a virtual format.

Benefits with Virtual Conference

  • Opportunity for ALL IAGA members to attend and benefit from this event.
  • Engage and attract more associations to the event.
  • Chance/opportunity to attract a diverse list of industry and business professionals as speakers/presenters.
  • Cost-effective for member associations.
  • Increased networking opportunities for attendees.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please feel free to reach out Bill Walker at bwalker@iaga.org.

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