NECAS Conference Schedule

Presented by:

1pm- 5pm –Exhibitor Move-In and Conference Committee Set Up

Grand Ballroom

6pm- Networking Social

Torrent Bar in Sheraton

6:30 pm – Food is served!

Torrent Bar in Sheraton

7pm- First Timer’s Recognition

Torrent Bar in Sheraton

7:30pm The fun continues Torrent Bar in Sheraton!

7:30am Breakfast starts in the Cataract Room of the Convention Center

9am- AGM Opens in the Grand Ball Room at the Conference Center

9:30am- Speaking Out of Both Sides of Our Mouths in the Grand Ball Room at the Conference Center Featured Panelists Kevin Walsh, Martin Hivon, & Luke Carrico

• A moderated panel discussion of members who wear both hats as Event Organizers and
  Performers/Support Service Providers.
• Panelists from Canada and the US will provide a unique perspective of seeing both sides of the issues. Their experiences are enlightening and entertaining.
• A question-and-answer time will follow the prepared discussion.

11:30am Split Sessions- All Event Organizers– The Math & Magic Behind Dynamic Ticket Pricing

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11:30am Split Sessions- All Performers/Event Service Providers– 30 Questions to ask or contractual considerations to stay out of jail and stay in business

12pm- Lunch in the Cataract Room of the Convention Center

1:15pm- The Great Pivot-How the show was salvaged!-in the Grand Ball Room at the Conference Center – Colin Stephenson

1:30pm- ICAS Update-in the Grand Ball Room at the Conference Center – John Cudahy

2pm- Breakouts (rooms to be determined)

2-3pm Canadian Producers Invite Only Meeting (attended in person only by invited Airshow Producers and Board members)

2-3 pm Canadian Show Crew Breakouts
Snowbird & CF 18 Demo Briefings for those that didn’t attend ICAS

2-3pm US Event Organizers–

2-3pm Performers–

3pm Break

3:30pm The Art of Showmanship and crafting a different show experience

• A presentation by an Bill Barber Showmanship Award Winner and an Event Organizer who is changing the timetable and model of air shows!

4:30pm- New and Improved Facetime

• Introduced last year, this is the time of the day when Event Organizers get to meet Performers/Event Service Providers for one on one (team) discussions.
• There will be 15 5-minute sessions during this 90-minute session.
  • A countdown clock will be displayed on the screen.
• All scheduling will be online and will be closed at the end of the lunch break.
• Event Organizers will be provided with a list of who has scheduled time with them along with table tents to aid people connecting with each other. 

6:30pm Networking Gathering in the Cataract Room of the Convention Center

7pm Introduction of 2024 Board Members and Dinner

7:30am to 9am Breakfast in the Cataract Room of the Convention Center

Working breakfast session–

AGM committee reports and other business will happen during the breakfast session.

9am- Practicum Air Show Layout Lessons Learned– Grand Ballroom

• This will be an open discussion about air show layout “from the fence back” including:

• Vendor & Chalet placement
• Chalet placement
• Emergency lanes
• GA area
• VIP access
• And many others

9am- Optional Programs

• ACC Presentation- Governor’s Amphitheater
• FAA- Governor’s Amphitheater

9:30am Optional Programs

• 1Cad- Governor’s Amphitheater
• Transport Canada- Governor’s Amphitheater

10am Conference Closing and 2025 Free Registration Drawings– Grand Ballroom