2026 TACCM Conference Committee
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Conference Committee Chair
Current TACCM Vice President
- Oversees all conference planning and monitors activities assigned to subcommittees
- Plans and leads conference committee meetings and conference calls
- Works with the TACCM Board to develop a conference budget and planning timeline
Venue Subcommittee
Current TACCM Vice President, Current TACCM President, Current TACCM Past President
- Coordinates event logistics, hotel contracts, room reservations, F&B, and floor plans
- Works with the hotel to ensure all meeting and event spaces are set up to specifications
- Provides public transportation and shuttle information to conference attendees
- Develops a list of restaurants, shopping centers, and points of interest for attendees
- Coordinates event decorations (if applicable)
Program Subcommittee
- Develops the conference theme, program tracks, and agenda
- Identifies topics and speakers for breakout sessions and keynote addresses
- Negotiates speaker fees and travel expenses (if applicable) and keeps presenters informed of conference details
- Works with AV/Presentation Coordinator to ensure all presentations are provided in advance
- Coordinates event decorations (if applicable)
- Design, layout, editing, and proofreading of the printed program and related materials
Vendor/Sponsor Subcommittee
- Determines sponsorship levels and associated benefits (Board review of levels needed)
- Identifies new vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors
- Negotiates vendor/sponsor contracts and keeps them informed of conference details
- Collaborates with the Program Subcommittee and the PR/Marketing Subcommittee to ensure vendors and sponsors are recognized appropriately
- Works with hotel to ensure all contracted booth spaces are set up as requested
- Develops a plan to encourage attendees to visit vendor/sponsor booths (contests, etc.)
PR/Marketing Subcommittee
- Creates PR and marketing communication schedule before, during, and after the conference
- Prepares and distributes emails, social media posts, newsletter articles, and other materials needed to promote the conference
- Provides members and potential members with regular conference updates
Website Coordinator
- Creates conference and pre-con event in Club Express
- Maintains conference web pages in Club Express
Registration Coordinator
- Prepares regular registration reports and works with the TACCM Treasurer to ensure payment is received from all attendees
- Manages the conference registration process and setup
- Coordinates the volunteers that work the registration table, providing details so they can assist attendees, vendors, and presenters
AV/Presentation Coordinator
- Identifies each presenters’ AV and presentation needs
- Works with contracted AV company to ensure all required AV equipment is set up in each room
Pre-Con Experience Coordinator
- Identifies the pre-con experience
- Point of contact with contracted person/company
- Seeks sponsorship if needed
Speaker Gifts Coordinator
- Seeks vendor/sponsor to donate speaker gifts
- Point of contact with contracted person/company
Attendee Gifts Coordinator
- Seeks vendor/sponsor to donate attendee gifts
- Point of contact with contracted person/company
Tote Bags & Lanyards Coordinator
- Seeks vendor/sponsor to donate tote bags and lanyards
- Point of contact with contracted person/company