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Tentative Schedule

2007 ICAS Convention

Though not final, the overall schedule for the 2007 ICAS Convention appears below. It is dated October 31, 2007
and dates and times are subject to change.

Sunday, December 9

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.       Registration for Air Force Workshop ONLY

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.       Air Force Air Shows Workshop Seminar

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.       Registration and Information Central Open

Monday, December 10

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.        Registration for Air/Ground Ops ONLY

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.        Registration for Business Basics ONLY

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.        Air Shows 101:
                                     Air/Ground Operations Seminar

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.       Exhibitor Set-Up

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.        Air Shows 102:
                                       The Business Basics of Air Shows Seminar

9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.        Registration and Information Central Open

10:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.      Aerobatic Competency Evaluators Meeting

12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.       New Seminar for 2007 - Sponsorship
                                               Procurement for Event Organizers

12:30pm - 4:00pm             Air Show Pilot Safety Debrief

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.        First Timers' Orientation

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.        Welcome Reception
                                             Sponsored by Insurance Technologies & Programs
                                                                              and Jacquie 'B' Airshows

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.        Regional Meetings/Receptions

Tuesday, December 11

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.      Morning Coffee Service
                                            Sponsored by George Cline's AirBoss Inc

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.      Registration and Information Central Open

8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.    Opening General Session
                                            Sponsored by Jim Peitz Aerosports

10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.    Registration and Information Central Open

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.    Exhibit Session A (ICAS Registrants Only)
                                           Lunch in exhibit hall Sponsored by Eddie Andreini

1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Education Session A

	Blue Angels Forum
	Air Show Sustainability: How to Ensure Your Event Survives and Prospers Long Term
	New Initiative on Air Show Safety
	Security & Emergency Planning for Civilian Shows, Part I
	Security & Emergency Planning for Military Shows, Part I
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Insurance & Contracting

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Education Session B

	Thunderbirds Forum
	Transport Canada Forum
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Performer Tips, Hints and Insights
	Security & Emergency Planning for Civilian Shows, Part II
	Security & Emergency Planning for Military Shows, Part II
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Air Show Sustainability

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Session B (ICAS Registrants Only)

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Maple Leaf Forum

Wednesday, December 12

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.     Morning Coffee Service
                                           Sponsored by George Cline's AirBoss Inc

7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.     Registration and Information Central Open

7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.     Air Shows 201:
                                     Advanced Air/Ground Operations Seminar

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.      Concurrent Education Sessions C

	U.S. Navy Forum
	Does Your Emergency Response Plan Work?
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Announcers
	How Air Shows Pick Performers: The Whole Truth
	NTSB and Air Shows: What You Need To Know

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Education Sessions D

	Canadian Forces Forum
	U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command Forum
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Marketing, Public Relations and Cross Promotions
	Variety at Your Event: How to Build Balance in Your Air Show
	Sponsorship for Performers: Practical Advice, Useful Tips

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Education Session E

	Snowbirds Forum
	Bailing Out : What You Need to Know
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Small Markets, Part I

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Concurrent Education Session F

	FAA Forum
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Performer Marketing
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Small Markets, Part II

12:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Marketing Competition Luncheon

2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Session C (ICAS Registrants Only)

2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration and Information Central Open

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. United Air Show Grunts Meeting (UAG)

Thursday, December 13

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.     Morning Coffee Service
                                           Sponsored by George Cline's AirBoss Inc

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.     Registration and Information Central Open

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.     2008 ICAS Convention Exhibit Space Draw

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.     Annual Membership Meeting

9:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.   Exhibit Session D (Open to Guests of
                                                                 Registered Members)

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.   Concurrent Education Session G

	Jumpers' Forum, Part I
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Concessions
	How to Build and Position Your Aerobatic Box, Part I

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Education Session H

	Jumpers' Forum, Part II
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Parking and Traffic Management
	How to Build and Position Your Aerobatic Box, Part II

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Education Session I

	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Navy Air Shows
	Great Idea! Group Participation Session: Air Force Air Shows

12:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Move Out

5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Closing Night Reception

6:15 p.m. - Midnight      Chairman’s Banquet ,
                                    Awards Presentation and Dance
                                    (Need a tuxedo?)