| Q: | What’s the difference between an Active and an Allied member?
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| A: | Active members are teams, facilities or governing bodies who are involved in game presentation on a day-to-day basis.
Allied members are those organizations which supply goods or services to the game operations industry.
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| Q: | Who attends the conference?
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Active
attendees are involved in the management and/or production of
sports entertainment on the major league, minor league or collegiate
level. Their responsibilities encompass all aspects of game
presentation from the marketing and sales of the entertainment
inventory to the actual game day production.
Allied attendees range from suppliers of hardware and software to those who supply the creative elements of a presentation.
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| Q: | How do I get my management to approve my attendance?
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Active attendees have the opportunity to attend three days of hands-on
educational seminars at well below what this training would normally
cost. The interactive nature of the offerings gives the attendee
the ability to immediately put to this new knowledge to use upon
returning home. Additionally, the networking that happens, both
within and between the various IDEA breakout groups, provides the
attendee with priceless resources that are readily available throughout
the year.
Allied attendees who want to reach
the decision makers in professional and collegiate game operations find
exactly that market at IDEA. No longer will you need to
meet-and-greet thousands of people who may or may not have a need for
your product. The movers and shakers in the game presentation
industry are here! IDEA prides itself on the inclusion of our
Allied members in all our proceedings; your conference credentials will
allow you access to all conference proceedings.*
*All conference
proceedings are open to all conference attendees, with the exception of
the breakout sessions (baseball, basketball, facilities, football,
hockey, marketing, minor leagues, and universities) which are limited
to members of that particular breakout group.
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| Q: | What is included in the conference fee?
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| A: | The conference attendance package includes:
* All program presentations, handouts & access to Allied Member Showcase
* Tours of local venues
* Opening Cocktail Reception
* Lunch (3 days)
* Nightly Excursions (2 nights)
* Golden Matrix Awards Dinner & Ceremony
* All transportation (excluding airport transportation)
Corporate Partnership packages are also available for those who want to exhibit at the Allied Member Showcase.
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| Q: | Are the conference attendance packages for individuals or organizations?
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Although IDEA
membership dues are by organization, each individual attending the
conference must have purchased a conference attendance package and
display the proper credentials for the duration of the
conference. Corporate Partners receive a certain number of complimentary credentials, depending upon partnership level.
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| Q: | How do I register?
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All registrations must be completed online. During the registration process, you will be expected to indicate which events and seminars you plan to attend. Please refer to the directions at the online registration page.
Upon registration, conference fees are due within 30 days.
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| Q: | What is the dress code?
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The following guidelines are suggested:
Daily meetings and evening excursions: Casual.
Opening Reception: Business Casual
Golden Matrix Awards Ceremony: Business
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| Q: | I’m bringing my family with me. Is there anything I should know?
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Anyone who
wants access to the conference meeting area will have to have proper
credentials. Please indicate if you will have guests with you,
even if they will not be attending any official IDEA functions.
Additionally, IDEA will be facilitating interaction among guests for
daytime excursions.
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| Q: | Will my credentials be sent to me?
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No, all
credentials must be picked up onsite. Be sure to stop by the
check-in desk to pick up your credentials, IDEA gift and Host City
goodie bag. Additionally, information will be available about the
conference and optional excursions. Once the conference begins,
no one will be allowed in the conference area without proper
credentials. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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| Q: | What if I need to cancel my registration?
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Refund
requests must be submitted in writing before the stated
deadlines. If a person cannot attend at the last minute, the
registration may be transferred to another person from the same
organization without penalty. New credentials will be issued at
the check-in desk.
Please refer to the cancellation policy for specific instructions.
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| Q: | When/where is the next conference?
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The 28th Anniversary IDEA Conference is scheduled for February, 2010 in Tampa, FL. The Conference Center/Hotel will be announced shortly.
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The 28th Anniversary IDEA Conference is scheduled for February, 2010 in Tampa, FL. The Conference Center/Hotel will be announced shortly.
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| Q: | When/where are future conferences?
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| A: | The 28th Annual IDEA Conference is scheduled for Winter 2010 (Tampa). Nominations are now being accepted for Host Cities for the Summer 2011, Summer 2012 and Winter 2013.
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| Q: | When/where are future conferences?
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| A: | The 28th Annual IDEA Conference is scheduled for Winter 2010 (Tampa). Nominations are now being accepted for Host Cities for the Summer 2011, Summer 2012 and Winter 2013.
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| Q: | When will additional conference cities be selected?
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Nominations for potential host cities for upcoming conferences will be accepted until December 31, 2009. Upon review of potential host cities with potential IDEA member hosts, RFPs will be distributed to selected potential host cities in early 2010. The membership will vote on potential host cities after that time.
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| Q: | When will additional conference cities be selected?
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Nominations for potential host cities for upcoming conferences will be accepted until December 31, 2009. Upon review of potential host cities with potential IDEA member hosts, RFPs will be distributed to selected potential host cities in early 2010. The membership will vote on potential host cities after that time.
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| Q: | Are there two conferences a year?
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No, there is
only one annual conference a year. Every two years the conference
alternates between a summer meeting and a winter meeting. Ever effort is made to schedule the conference at a time convenient to the membership. The
summer meetings coincide with the Major League Baseball All-Star Break
and the winter meetings coincide with either the National Hockey League
or National Basketball Association All-Star Games.
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| Q: | What is the cost of the conference?
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