Virtual Connect On Demand
IACC Virtual Connect was a smashing success! Thank you to the IACC community for joining us from around the world for 4 days of thinking outside of the box with some of the brightest minds in the hospitality industry.
Day 1 Recording
Opening General Session – Chaos creates Winners!
Presenter :Cindy Novotny, Master Connection Associates
View at 13.28
The Future for Meeting & Conference Venue Spaces
Facilitator :Mike Van der Vijver
Panelists: Hunter Clayton, Gensler, Terry Bickham, Deloiite & Ellen Sinclair, Benchmark
View at 1.18.14
Trust: What food supplies need to offer venues
Presenters : Timothy Coughlin, Gregory Pritchard, Nestle
View at 2.24.00
Managing Dietary & Allergens Effectively
Presenter : Tracy Stuckrath, Thrive Meetings and Events
View at 2.57.59
Day 1 Partners
Day 2 Recording
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Inclusivity & Menu Planning that does not Alienate Attendees
Facilitator : Mike Van der Vijver
Panelists : Murray Hall, Patrick Berwald, Mariella McIlwraith, Brian Freedman
View at 18.45
The Future of Sales is Adpatability!
Presenters : Cindy Novotny & Stacey Geyer, Master Connection Associates
View at 1.18.52
Embracing Potential for Virtual Site Inspections
Facilitator : Mike Van der Vijver
Panelists : Sandy Hammer, AllSeated. Taylor French & Dana Rector, Rabun Architects
View at 2.22.52
Defining and Communicating Your Brand
Presenter : Kate Patay, Patay Consulting
View at 2.55.30
Day 2 Partner

Day 3 Recording
Global Innovation Workshop
Facilitators : Eric Bracht, Electro Media & Kama Carter, Benchmark at Deloitte University
View at 14.02
Customer Service: Designing and Leading a Measurable Program
Presenter : Chuck Salem, Unique Venues
View at 1.01.55
What’s on Your Mind?
Facilitator : Sean Anderson
View at 2.07.49
”Of Course!”
Presenters : Mike Van der Vijver, MindMeetings & Jessie States, MPI
View at 2.56.02
Day 4 Recording
New Foods You are Likely to See in Tomorrow’s Menus
Facilitator : Mike Van der Vijver
Panelists : Murray Hall, Patrick Berwald, Mariella McIlwraith, Chef George Sideras, Jessie States, Tracy Stuckrath
View at 16.41
Using Technology platforms to Prepare Your Venue for the new world
Facilitator : Mark Cooper, IACC
Panelists : Shannon Terrill, Ungerboeck, Wayne Beaubien , Destin Meet & Event Mmgmt Tech, Cindy Novotny, Master Connection Associates
View at 1.15.23
Lavazza Coffee Delivering Sustainability, Product, & Service Information
Presenter : Lana Overton, Lavazza
View at 2.09.59
Standing Out in a Crowd!
Presenters : Cindy Novotny & Stacey Geyer, Master Connection Associates
View at 2.46.00
Day 4 Partners
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