More than 1,000 expected in Chicago for conference
More than 1,000
attendees and exhibitor representatives are expected in Chicago for the
IAAO Annual Conference, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, and in addition more than 125
will be participating in the virtual component of the conference.
IAAO
intends to hold the Annual Conference in Chicago unless the Hyatt
Regency Chicago or the city of Chicago will not allow IAAO to conduct
the event
The annual conference is the premier platform to share successes, discover best
practices, and learn about the latest research in the field of property
appraisal. More than 70 sessions will be offered at the in-person
conference, and the virtual conference component will include access to a
select number of education sessions, networking, exhibitors/sponsors,
and more.
Online registration closes Friday; general registration fees extended to on-site
Online
registration for the in-person component of the Annual Conference
closes on Friday, Aug. 13. We understand that due to the current
situation of the Covid virus, some attendees may make a last-minute
decision to attend. We will extend the in-person general
registration fees of $770 for members and $970 for nonmembers to be
available on-site. Registration for the virtual component will
close Wednesday, Aug. 25 and fees will continue to be $595 for members
and $795 for nonmembers.
Chicago Hyatt Regency hosting all key conference events
From the Welcome
Reception on Sunday to the Closing Banquet on Wednesday night, all key
conference events will take place in one location this year, the Hyatt
Regency Chicago. Attendees are welcome to explore beyond the Hyatt, but
in Chicago,
as in any big city, be aware of your surroundings, and make sure you
know where you are going. For questions or directions, the hotel
concierge is a local expert and is ready to help you find options to
meet your needs and address any questions you may have.
Annual
Business Meeting on Sunday, Aug. 29, to feature updates, member
recognition and donations; first-time attendee, welcome reception also
Sunday
The IAAO Annual
Business Meeting, featuring an update on IAAO and finances, member
anniversary recognitions, and an opportunity for members to submit
donations and or comments will take place from 4 to 4:45 pm on Sunday,
Aug. 29, in the Crystal Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Organizations planning on submitting donations should inform Mindy
Murphy-Watson at watson@iaao.org
to ensure being recognized at the meeting. Also on Sunday is the First
Time Attendee Orientation from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and Welcome Reception at
the hotel from 5 to 7 p.m.
U40 Conference Reception set for Crushed by Giants Brewery
The U40 reception at
the Annual Conference will take place from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31,
at the Crushed by Giants Brewery, 600 N. Michigan Ave., about a
half-mile north of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The U40 Leadership Lab
exists to prompt younger involvement in IAAO.
Conference golf event set for Aug. 29 at Harborside International
The Illinois Chapter of IAAO is taking registrations for
a golf outing on Aug. 29 to take place in conjunction with the IAAO
Annual Conference. The event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 29 at the
Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago, and will kick off with a
7:30 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $100 and registration and
additional information is available on the chapter website. There are a
limited number of spots available, and registration closes Aug. 20 or
earlier if spots are filled.
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