The IAVM Foundation will be hosting a silent auction at VenueConnect 2024, July 28-31, in Portland, OR, to raise additional dollars to fund programs that provide professional development opportunities to our members. The auction will take place online as part of the Exhibit Hall and T

In today’s dynamic environment, ensuring the safety and security of venues has never been more critical. From concerts and sporting events to conferences and trade shows, the diverse array of events requires venue managers to be well-versed in the latest safety protocols and security

Sunny Wescott, Chief Meteorologist, Infrastructure Security Division (ISD), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Emery Leonard, Principal at TVS, will be presenting “Take the Weather With You! Impacts of Climate Change on

Amara Perez, Ph.D., is a Critical Race Spatial Educator, Researcher, and Strategist. For over 25 years, her work in and with communities of color in Portland has been informed by popular education, critical theories, and participatory action research. In Amara’s interactive workshop a

Voting opened Wednesday, June 26, 2024, and will remain so through July 19, 2024. The complete slate, including biographical information and photos, can be viewed on the IAVM website.  Our voting process has changed with the introduction of a new nomination/application process fo