Join venue professionals from across Region 4 for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration. From educational sessions and leadership discussions to peer connection and social opportunities, this gathering is designed to support your professional growth and expand your industry network.

Registration Info

Host Hotel:

The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection — located in the heart of downtown Spokane, just steps away from dining, entertainment, and local attractions

2026 IAVM Region 4 Annual Conference Schedule

Monday, May 4th, 2026

10:00AM 3:30PM Region 4 Golf Outing at Circling Raven - Prior Sign Up Required (REGISTER HERE)

1:00PM 3:30PM Beverages & Bites: A Walking Tour of Downtown Spokane - Prior Sign Up Required (REGISTER HERE)

2:30PM 3:30PM Region 4 Numerica SkyRide and Coffee Conversations - Prior Sign Up Required (REGISTER HERE)

5:00PM 8:00PM Registration & Badge Pick-Up

6:00PM 8:00PM Conference Kick Off at The Podium - Hosted By Paciolan

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

8:00AM 4:00PM Registration & Badge Pick-Up

8:30AM 9:00AM Extended AM Break

9:00AM 10:15AM Opening Keynote - Spilling Your Most Precious Resource - Heather Denniston DC CCWP

10:15AM 10:30AM AM Break - Sponsor Showcase

10:30AM 11:15AM Breakout Session 1A - Architecting Your Day for High Impact Venue Leadership

10:30AM 11:15AM Breakout Session 1B - Winning More Business: What Venue Sales Teams are Doing Differently Right Now

11:15AM 11:30AM AM Break - Sponsor Showcase

11:30AM 1:00PM Lunch Keynote - Don’t Sacrefice What You Want Most for What You Want Now with Erik Coleman

1:00PM 1:15PM PM Break - Sponsor Showcase

1:15PM 2:15PM Trust, Relevance, and Relationships That Matter: A candid talk with Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley

2:15PM 2:30PM PM Break - Sponsor Showcase

2:30PM 4:00PM Convention Center Town Hall

2:30PM 4:00PM Performing Arts Town Hall

2:30PM 4:00PM Arena, Stadiums, and Universities Town Hall

6:00PM 8:30PM Protect The Fun Party hosted by CMS at Flatstick Pub

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

8:30AM 9:00AM AM Extended Break

9:00AM 10:15AM Designing The In-Between: Where Experience Really Happens

10:15AM 10:30AM AM Break - Sponsor Showcase

10:30AM 11:15AM Breakout Session 2A - TBD Celayix Led Session

10:30AM 11:15AM Breakout Session 2B - The New Sponsorship Playbook: Purpose, Alignment & Authentic Value

11:15AM 11:30AM AM Break - Sponsor Showcase

11:30AM 1:00PM IAVM Region 4 Business Meeting Lunch & Industry Leader Townhall

1:00PM 1:15PM PM Break - Sponsor Showcase

1:15PM 2:00PM Breakout Session 3A - Why Isn't It Fixed Yet? A discussion around capital planning

1:15PM 2:00PM Breakout Session 3B - What Got Us Here, Won't Get Us There

2:00PM 2:15PM PM Break - Sponsor Showcase

2:15PM 3:00PM Beyond The Plate: Planning With Purpose - with Levy Restaurants Ross Wagely

3:00PM 3:15PM PM Break - Sponsor Showcase

3:15PM 4:15PM Rotating Roundtables - Full Group

4:15PM 4:30PM Closing Remarks

5:00PM Region 4 Happy Hour Meet Up (Optional)