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The AIA Annual Conference is the event you need to help your business SOAR! In addition to the knowledge you will gain from the education sessions, the available networking opportunities are what truly makes this conference the place to be for those working in the aviation insurance industry. This is the one time per year when all facets of the industry are together at once. It is your opportunity to renew old acquaintances, build new relationships and your business. The 2016 AIA Annual Conference is the best venue to trade experiences, create business partnerships, and discuss the current state of the industry from each segment of the association. Network with your peers over cocktails during the opening reception and learn what is to come for the aviation insurance industry during the general education sessions.Again this year, our continuing insurance education sessions, which provide up to eight hours of credit for agent/brokers and adjusters, will be now approved for continuing legal education credit. That is a grand total of 12 hours of CLE credit in some states, including one hour of legal ethics.We know your business comes FIRST, that is why full refunds for cancellations will be granted to everyone who registered DURING THE EARLY BIRD RATE, up to the day of the conference, as long as AIA is notified in writing. So, get registered for the conference now, knowing your investment is protected, even if you can’t come.Register now for the 2016 AIA Annual Conference, and you will be sure to see that AIA continues to be THE conference for those in the aviation insurance industry!

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SATURdAY, ApRIl 30 8 a.m.–2 p.m. AIA Golf Tournament and Lunch for Golfers

9:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m. AIA Shooting Tournament 2–5 p.m. Registration Desk open 4–5 pm. Education Committee Meeting 5:30–7 p.m. Quick Pick-Up Registration Open 5:30–6 p.m. New Member/First-Timer Reception 6–7:30 p.m. Opening Reception SUNdAY, mAY 1 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Registration Desk open 7–8 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Continuing Insurance Education Sessions 8–9 a.m. Current Issues in Aviation Claim Resolution • Mike McGrory, SmithAmundsen Aerospace • Steve Allen, QBE • Clark Howard, USAU • Jonathan Macy, McLarens • Kevin Murphy, Allianz • Michael Peterson, Willis • Keri Ryan, XL Catlin 9–10 a.m. Understanding Workers Compensation

in Aviation • Bob McManus, Beacon Aviation

Insurance Services 10–11 a.m. Principles of Helicopter Insurance • Larry Mattiello, Specialty Aviation

Underwriters, Inc. 11 a.m.–Noon Errors and Omissions Insurance • John Howard, Silver Eagle Agency Noon–1 p.m. Lunch 1–2 p.m. Environmental Insurance Basics for the

Aviation Industry • Edwin Baez, Berkley Environmental • Angelo Mitlo, MaxTorque 2–4 p.m. Insuring Unmanned Aerial Systems • James Van Meter, Allianz Global

Corporate & Specialty • Chris Proudlove, Global Aerospace • Donald Mark, Fafinski Mark & Johnson 4–5 p.m. Employment Practices Liability • Frank Kimmel, Kimmel Aviation

Insurance Agency

• David McCredie, McCredie Insurance Agency

• Todd McCredie, McCredie Insurance Agency

mONdAY, mAY 2 7 a.m.– 3 p.m. Registration Desk open 7:30–8:45 a.m. Past Presidents’ Breakfast 8–9 a.m. Breakfast with exhibitors 9 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. General Session 9–9:15 a.m. President’s Welcome 9:15–10:00 a.m. Mike McGavick, CEO, XL Group PLC 10 –10:15 a.m. CAIP/CAIP Gold Award 10:15–10:30 a.m. Break 10:30–11:10 a.m. Michael P. Huerta, Administrator, FAA 11:10 a.m. –12 p.m. Roger Woolsey, CEO, MillionAir 12 –12:15 p.m. Pinnacle Award 12:15–1:30 p.m. Luncheon Speaker - Mike Durant,

US Army (Retired) 2–3:30 p.m. DIVISION SESSIONS Attorney/Claims • Ray Mariani, Murray Morin & Herman o Claims Implications arising out of

the FAA’s NEXTGEN Program. Agent/Brokers • Queuing Up at AIA 6–9 p.m. Monday Night Party – Cruise on the BayTUESdAY, mAY 3 7 a.m.–8 a.m. Breakfast 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Continuing Legal Education sessions 8–9 a.m. Aviation Update • Don Andersen, Taylor English Duma LLP 9–10 a.m. The Case for Preemption of Aviation Product

Design and Manufacture Claims • Jeff Ellis, Clyde & Co, US LLP 10–10:15 a.m. Morning Break 10:30–11:30 a.m. �Inflight�Loss�of�Control�Prevention�in�

Commercial and General Aviation • Richard Morris, Fowler White Burnett 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. �Navigating�the�Minefield�of�FAA�Voluntary�

Disclosure Programs • Paul A. Lange, Law Offices of

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mIkE mCGAvICk, Chief Executive OfficerXL Group PLCSince 2008, Mike McGavick has served as chief executive officer of XL Group plc, the parent company of the XL Catlin insurance and reinsurance companies.

In 2014, Mike was named the Insurance Leader of the Year by St. John’s University School of Risk Management. Previously he has been recognized as one of the top 100 Game Changers in the last hundred years of the insurance industry by Leaders Edge, the Bermuda Insurance Institute’s (Re)insurance Person of the Year, the Review Magazine’s Industry Personality of the Year and Reactions Magazine’s Insurance CEO of the Year.

mICHAEl p. HUERTAAdministratorFAAHuerta is responsible for the safety and efficiency of the largest aerospace system in the world. He oversees a $15.9 billion dollar budget, over 47,000 employees and is focused on ensuring the agency and its employees are the best prepared and trained professionals to meet the growing demands and requirements of the industry. Huerta also oversees the FAA’s multi-billion dollar NextGen air traffic control modernization program as the United States shifts from ground-based radar to state-of-the-art satellite technology.

Huerta was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the FAA’s Deputy Administrator on June 23, 2010. On January 1, 2013 the United States Senate unanimously confirmed President Obama’s nomination of Huerta for a 5-year term as FAA Administrator.

ROGER E. wOOlSEYCEOMillionAirRoger E. Woolsey, seasoned aviation and branding expert, is principal and chief executive officer of Million Air. Voted the #1 premier fixed-based operation (FBO) chain 4-years in a row, Million Air is the 3rd largest FBO chain in the world and provides upscale, private aviation services to airports, individuals and corporate flight departments. Million Air also provides aircraft charter, fuel, aircraft maintenance and support services through its 32-VIP FBO Terminals across 4-Continents, strategically located across the United States, Canada, South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. Woolsey holds the highest pilot rating available, the Airline Transport License, and is a Licensed Insurance Agent with authority to practice in 14 states. Alumnus of the University of Arkansas, Harvard’s Executive Education Program for Achieving Breakthrough Service, Harvard’s Executive Finance for Senior Leaders, and graduated Harvard Business School’s Owner President & Management School (OPM-37).

mIkE dURANTChief Warrant Officer FourUS Army (Retired)Durant was the target of a Somali-fired grenade launcher, a prisoner of war, and the subject of an acclaimed book and a major motion picture. Durant was the pilot of Black Hawk helicopter Super Six Four that was fired upon and subsequently brought down during a combat operation in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3, 1993.

After a horrific street battle, he was overrun by a crazed mob, captured, and held prisoner for 11 days. He was badly injured, suffering from gunshot wounds and a broken back, leg, and face. His image as a POW was seen around the world on the cover of TIME, Newsweek, US News and World Report, and all other television and media outlets. The events of that day were recounted in Mark Bowden’s best-selling book Black Hawk Down and Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning movie of the same name. Today, Durant is the New York Times best-selling author of In the Company of Heroes and The Night Stalkers and the president and chief executive officer of Pinnacle Solutions.


REGISTRATION fEES: THROUGH mARCH 1 AfTER mARCH 1• AIA Member $625 $675• Nonmember $775 $800• One-Day Pass $450 $450• Speaker Rate $450 $450• AIA Member Tabletop $850 $950• Nonmember Tabletop $925 $1,025• AIA Member Pop-up Booth $1,725 $1,825• Nonmember Pop-up Booth $1,975 $2,075• Booth Personnel/Member $550 $600• Booth Personnel/Nonmember $650 $700

Add-ON ANd SpECIAl-EvENT fEES• Guest Meal Package $275• Guest Opening Reception $75• Guest Monday Night Party $125• Continuing Insurance Education Credits $45• Continuing Legal Education Credits $100• Golf $275• Golf Rental Clubs $60


• Educational sessions to help your business grow• Numerous networking opportunities for you and your peers• Exhibit Hall featuring the latest industry technologies and services • The opportunity to learn from some of the most successful aviation insurance

professionals in the industry

The full registration fee covers conference general sessions, divisional breakout sessions, conference materials, access to the Exhibit Hall, breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches, networking receptions, Monday Night Party, and The Education Sessions (CIE) on Sunday. However, if credit is needed to remain in good standing with your state, a $45 fee will apply. The Continuing Legal Education sessions on Tuesday are also included in the full registration fee. However, if credit is needed to remain in good standing with your state, a $100 fee will apply.

The one-day pass includes everything offered on the day you select to attend except add-on and special events, which require separate fees.

SUNdAY, mAY 1• Mike McGrory, SmithAmundsen Aerospace• Steve Allen, QBE• Clark Howard, USAU• Jonathan Macy, McLarens• Kevin Murphy, Allianz• Michael Peterson, Willis• Keri Ryan, XL Catlin• Michael Warren, Old Republic Aerospace8–9 a.m. Current Issues in Aviation Claim ResolutionAviation lawyer Mike McGrory will moderate this panel consisting of notable and accomplished aviation claims personnel from leading aviation insurers. The panel will discuss best practice approaches to claims management and adjustment from first notification through litigation. The panel will also discuss trends in aviation claims and noteworthy recent developments in the industry, and will finally offer predictions as to issues on the horizon.

Bob McManus, Beacon Aviation Insurance Services9–10 a.m.Understanding Workers Compensation in Aviation Compared to many of the risks that confront aviation insurance professionals, workers’ compensation is fairly unique in a number of ways. First, obligations placed on employers to compensate employees who are injured at work are rooted in common, federal and individual state laws. Second, workers’ compensation insurance is tightly regulated by both state and federal law. Finally, by its very nature, United States based aviation employers frequently have operations that extend beyond the borders of the United States. Such employers must also concern themselves with protecting their American employees abroad and workers’ compensation laws of foreign countries. This presentation will focus primarily on workers’ compensation laws and insurance in the United States.

Larry Mattiello, Specialty Aviation Underwriters, Inc.10–11 a.m.Principles of Helicopter Insurance This session will cover the principals and basics of helicopter insurance, why is

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it different than fix wing, what can get you into trouble, and today’s safety programs and products with today’s helicopter operations.

John Howard, Silver Eagle Agency11 a.m.–NoonErrors and Omissions Insurance As the administrator of the AIA’s E&O program, John Howard will discuss the current status of the market, the availability of markets and what an agent can do to minimize costs and eliminate claims

• Edwin Baez, Berkley Environmental• Angelo Mitlo, MaxTorque1–2 p.m.Environmental Insurance Basics for the Aviation IndustryThis presentation will go through the different environmental exposures faced by the different aviation classes, such as Fixed Base Operators, Hangars, and Airports. We will go through the different environmental insurance products available to address these exposures. We will discuss the basic principles of a pollution policy and what to look for with respect to appropriate coverage for the aviation risk. We will go over the different drivers for environmental insurance placements: proactive insureds, lenders/investors, airport fixed base operators, municipalities, environmental regulators, and/or clients.

• James Van Meter, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

• Chris Proudlove, Global Aerospace• Donald Mark, Fafinski Mark

& Johnson2–4 p.m.Insuring Unmanned Aerial Systems The potential applications for Unmanned Aerial Systems are widespread and pose unique challenges to the Aviation Insurance Industry. This emerging technology has required the aviation insurance industry to innovate in order to keep pace with new aircraft systems and liability exposures. There are dozens of realized and unrealized uses for this emerging technology which include border patrol, filming, news gathering, crop dusting, search & rescue, power line patrol and land surveying. For Unmanned Aerial Systems to gain wider usage, current regulations and the insurance industry need to adapt along with the technology. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems into U.S. airspace a top priority. The changing regulatory landscape is the single most important factor that will influence how this technology is ultimately used by the civilian population and the eventual size of the industry. The FAA has estimated that by 2020 around 30,000 small unmanned aircraft will be used for all types of business purposes.


This presentation will serve as a general introduction to insuring Unmanned Aerial Systems and will discuss how the Aviation Insurance industry is innovating to provide coverage for this emerging industry. The presentation will cover the historical background of unmanned aircraft, the current FAA regulations that govern their operation, the types of aviation insurance coverages available today and specific insurance issues that pose unique challenges to insuring Unmanned Aerial Systems and their operations in the United States. • Frank Kimmel, Kimmel Aviation

Insurance Agency• David McCredie, McCredie

Insurance Agency• Todd McCredie, McCredie

Insurance Agency4–5 p.m.Employment Practices LiabilityThe Ex-Presidents, Frank, Todd and David will provide and entertaining and introspective look at Employment Practices Liability. This session will examine Employment Practices Liability from all angles including the Broker, the Insured and how the policy would respond given various potential causes of loss. Using real world examples, the group will highlight how Laws and jurisdictions vary from Florida to Washington State and all across the US. In addition to protection from litigation, the Employment

practices liability policy can add real value to your business as you will see during this “can’t miss” session.

mONdAY, mAY 2Mike McGavick, CEO, XL Group PLC9:15–9:55 a.m.McGavick will give an update on the current state of the industry.

Michael P. Huerta, Administrator, FAA10:30–11:10 a.m. Huerta will share the FAA’s vision as we move into the future.

Roger Woolsey, CEO, MillionAir11:10 a.m.–12 p.m.Woolsey will share his views on leadership and designing for the outcome.

Mike Durant, Chief Warrant Officer Four, US Army. (Retired)12:30–1:30 p.m.A man devoted to serving his country, this captivating storyteller will give a first-hand account of remarkable moments in history.

ATTORNEY/ClAImS dIvISIONRaymond L. Mariani, Murray, Morin & Herman, P.A.2–3:00 p.m.Aviation Claims and Liability Exposure�Arising�out�of�the�FAA’s�NextGen ProgramSESSION IS APPROVED FOR CLE CREDIT


The FAA has made ‘NextGen’, and all that is encompassed by that term, a priority in order to carry out its mission of maintaining a safe and commercially effective national airspace system. The fulfillment of Next Gen requires implementation of many new technologies for operators of aircraft both manned and unmanned, for airports and for other stakeholders. We will review the potential for losses, claims and liability exposure of the different constituencies in the aviation industry as this new technology becomes more commonly employed.

*The Attorneys’ Division will hold the election for the director-elect of the attorneys’ division after the session.

AGENT/BROkER/UNdERwRITER dIvISIONErnest DeSpain, AIA Director of Underwriters2–2:30 p.m.Underwriters’�MeetingThis pre-combined division meeting will give underwriters an opportunity to talk about their division issues as well as hold the election for the director-elect of the underwriters’ division.

Jon Doolittle, AIA Director of Agents/Brokers2–2:30 p.m.Agent/Brokers’�MeetingThis pre-combined division meeting will give agent/brokers an opportunity to talk about their division issues.

Queuing Up at AIA2:30–4 p.m.Back by popular demand, each Underwriting Company will be assigned stations with one to three Underwriters per station. There will also be an international desk that will allow International Brokers and Underwriters to participate. Each Broker will be given an underwriting slip to fill. Brokers must go to each Underwriting company until 100 percent of the slip quota is filled. That completed slip must be delivered to the International Reinsurance Desk to be verified, sealed, and deposited for inclusion in the drawings. You will have one hour to complete your slip. Similar to the Brokers at Lloyd’s, participants will have to queue up and efficiently use their time to get the slip filled in the allotted time. Meet, greet, and exchange business cards and emails. For each individual participating, Underwriter will drop one (and only one) business card in the Underwriter Drawing Hopper for inclusion in the Underwriter Drawing. TUESdAY, mAY 3Continuing Legal Education SessionsAgain this year, AIA has approved Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday sessions for up to 12 hours of MCLE credits (1 hour of Ethics Credit). Attending AIA’s half-day session of CLE sessions is a great way for you to earn up to four hours of legal education credits. All attendees are welcome to attend. Please indicate if you need CLE credits.

For the Monday and Tuesday CLE programs, we have 5.5 credits. Applying for 12 hours of MCLE credit (1 hour of Ethics credit)

Don Andersen, Taylor English Duma LLP8–9 a.m. Aviation UpdateJoin us for a review of significant aviation legal developments over the past year.

Jeff Ellis, Clyde & Co, US LLP9–10 a.m.The Case for Preemption of Aviation Product Design and Manufacture ClaimsThe nature of aviation safety and the manner in which it has been regulated makes it clear that civil aviation authorities (such as the FAA) have been vested with exclusive regulatory authority over all aspects of aviation safety, including product design and manufacture. The Supreme Court of the United States has held that this approach is the best way to preserve the delicate balance between safety and efficiency. When these fundamental principles are understood, it follows that courts or juries addressing common law or strict product liability claims should not be allowed to overrule civil aviation authority safety determinations. If that was not the case, these regulatory authorities would be divested of their exclusive regulatory authority and the balance between safety and efficiency impossible to

maintain. This issue has been the focus of recent litigation in the United States and will continue to be an important issue to consider in aviation products liability cases going forward.

Richard Morris, Fowler White Burnett10:30–11: 30 a.m.Inflight�Loss�of�Control�Prevention�in�Commercial and General AviationFAA Advisory Circular 120-111 (April 14, 2015) requires that Part 121 carriers implement upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) by 2019, but not for Part 91 operators, even though the historical death tolls for Part 91 operations due to inflight loss of control are more than four times that of Part 121 operations. Inflight loss of control caused more than 40% of fixed wing GA fatal accidents between 2001 and 2011 and the integration of UAVs in to the airspace is one of several new challenges pilots face.

Paul A. Lange, Law Offices of Paul A. Lange11: 30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Navigating�the�Minefield�of�FAA�Voluntary�Disclosure ProgramsThe FAA’s voluntary disclosure programs offer clear benefits but can also pose potential pitfalls if not handled properly. Learn the potential ramifications of voluntary self-disclosure and how to best navigate the procedural aspects of VDRP.


STAY CONNECTEdWireless Internet access will be available to attendees in the general session room. Go online during the meeting and download session handouts, PowerPoints, and other information.

SATURdAY, ApRIl 30AIA Golf TournamentCrandon Golf at Key Biscayne8 a.m.–2 p.m. Fee: $275$60 for golf club rental (if required)Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne is a championship 18-hole golf course located on the island paradise of Key Biscayne, just 10 minutes from downtown Miami. The course is surrounded by water, mangroves and tropical foliage, giving golfers a piece of the tropics. Crandon was a site on

the Senior PGA Tour for 18 years. The course is considered one of the most beautiful and difficult par-72 courses in the state of Florida. Crandon’s seventh hole is touted as “One of the Greatest Holes in Golf,” a gorgeous par 4 that doglegs to the right and sends your ball soaring over the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay.

Crandon Golf requires that all guests are properly attired while on our championship golf courses. They do not allow bare midriffs, short shorts, cut-offs or denim jeans. Men are required to wear a shirt with a collar. Ladies are required to wear a blouse with a collar or sleeves. Ladies’ and men’s shorts are to be Bermuda length. Soft spikes are required. Inappropriate attire may result in denied access to golf facilities.

NETwORkING ANd SpECIAl EvENTS


AIA Shooting TournamentNexus Shooting9:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Fee: $190This year the AIA shooting tournament is mixing it up. Instead of shotguns, we will be using handguns in a state-of-the art facility using their advance live fire video targets. The Nexus technology allows individual to shoot an actual gun and real ammo at interactive video targets such as asteroids or zombies. The computers provide instant feedback, scoring and analysis of each shot. Never held a gun before? No problem! Staff will be on hand to help you learn how to handle and shoot your firearm safety and proficiently.

The fee includes a lunch following the tournament.

AIA New Member/First-Timer Reception5:30–6 p.m.This by invitation only event gives first-time AIA attendees the chance to mingle with each other, advocate their companies, and introduce themselves to the current AIA Board of Directors in a more intimate setting.

Opening Reception6–7:30 p.m.Catch up with old friends and make some new ones when the 2016 AIA Annual Conference kicks off with the opening reception. Enjoy the view from the top of the Intercontinental Miami and the perfect opportunity to network with industry leaders and friends.

SUNdAY, mAY 1Education Sessions (CIE Session)8 a.m.–5 p.m.If you are looking for a great program to fill continuing education requirements by your state, look no further. Attending AIA’s full day of CIE sessions is a great way for you to earn up to eight hours of agent/broker credit. This course is also approved for adjusters’ credit in some states. Also, this year these courses will be approved for continuing legal education credits in some states.

All attendees are encouraged to attend; however, if you need these CIE session credits to remain in good standing with your state, a $45 fee applies.

Please note that not all states are approved to provide credit. Please check your state listing at www.aiaweb.org to see which states have been contacted for CIE approval.

mONdAY, mAY 2Past Presidents’ Breakfast7:30–8:45 a.m.This breakfast is in honor of AIA’s past leaders and is by invitation only.

Monday Night PartyBoat Cruise on the Biscayne Lady6 p.m. – 9 p.m.This is not “an” event but “THE” conference event. In addition to networking, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres, enjoy music, dancing, and the beautiful view of the bay. Relax with great friends and good music as the sun goes down.


Tabletop exhibits and conference sponsorships will sell out soon. Space is limited, and tabletops are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot by registering today. Remember: You cannot register for a room at the InterContinental Miami until you register for the conference.

EXHIBIT INfORmATIONSave time and money by demonstrating your products to end users.Included with basic tabletop exhibit:• One 6-foot-by-30-inch skirted table and two chairs• Recognition in conference materials • One full-meeting registration per single booth Each exhibitor’s space is not to exceed the exhibitor’s reserved table area. If you have questions or need clarification about this guideline, please contact AIA headquarters.

Move in: Saturday, April 30Noon–6 p.m.All exhibits must be set up by 6 p.m., Saturday, April 30. No installation work will be permitted after this time without special permission from AIA.

Exhibit Hall HoursSunday, May 18 a.m.–5 p.m.

Monday, May 28 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Move out: Monday, May 22 - 4 p.m.

SpONSORSHIp OppORTUNITIESBecoming a sponsor of the AIA Annual Conference is a great way to support the organization and better position your company with our attendees. We offer many opportunities for sponsorship, and you are sure to find an item within your price range**. All are guaranteed to provide you with added exposure and credibility with our attendees.

** Please note: All sponsorships MUST be coordinated through AIA headquarters, or you and your company will not be considered a sponsor for the event.

EvENT ANd ITEm SpONSORSHIpSMonday Night Party ................................................................................................ $20,000 • Two complimentary meeting registrations• Link from AIA’s annual meeting website page to sponsor’s website• Top billing throughout meeting• Cocktail napkins with your company’s logo• Opportunity to welcome attendees during event

Opening Reception ................................................................................................. $15,000• Two complimentary meeting registrations• Link from AIA’s annual meeting website page to sponsor’s website• ½ page color ad printed in official program• Top billing throughout meeting

Interior Registration Desk Video Wall .............................................................. $10,000• Video wall is 6 monitors wide and 2 monitors tall• Large size makes strong visual statement• Seen by all guests when they check in and check out• Can be long thin horizontal image or three HD images side by side• Ideal for welcome graphics, animated logos and short impactful videos

Interior Elevator Lobby Video Wall .................................................................... $10,000• Video wall is 6 monitors wide and 5 monitors tall• Large size makes strong visual statement• Seen by all guests when they enter and exit elevators• Ideal for welcome graphics, animated logos and short impactful videos

Interior Lobby Art Walls ........................................................................................ $10,000• Each lobby art wall has two 46” hi-def monitors mounted in lit panels in tandem

with another entirely lit panel• Seen by all guests sitting, meeting, drinking coffee, having drinks or appetizers

or walking through lobby• Ideal for multiple 1 to 5 minute videos, including commercials, highlight reels,

launch videos and slideshows

Exhibitor Information & Sponsorships


Official Conference Program .................................................................................. $8,000• Full Page color ad on the back of the program• Full Page color ad on the inside front cover of the program

Mobile Application ................................................................................................... $8,000• Full color logo throughout the application

Coffee Mugs at Breaks ...............................................................................................$7,000

Wireless Internet Access for Attendees ................................................................ $5,000• All attendees who access Wi-Fi in the meeting room will see your logo/homepage• ¼ page ad printed in official program• Link from AIA’s annual meeting website to sponsor’s website

Jump Drives for all attendees ................................................................................. $5,000• Your logo on the drive• Your materials included on each drive

Hotel Key Cards ......................................................................................................... $3,800

Shooting Tournament ............................................................................................... $3,000• Giveaways and prizes

Lanyards ....................................................................................................................... $3,000

Pens ................................................................................................................................ $3,000

Meeting/Hospitality Room ...............$2,500• Get a meeting room to use as your company’s “home base”• One complimentary meeting registration• 4 social registrations—covers the Monday Night Party and Opening Reception• Assistance from AIA Headquarters with arranging for your hotel food and

beverage needs

Program Ads Full Page Color ad ...............................$1,000 Full Page Black and White ad ..............$750 Half Page Color ad .................................$750 Half Page Black and White Ad ............$500 ¼ Page Black and White Ad .................$250

Golf Sponsorship Items: • Yanks vs. Brits tournament shirts ....$1500.00• Golf balls (customized sleeve of golf balls for

all tournament participants featuring your company’s logo) ...................................$1,500

• 19th Hole Party (post-tournament celebration featuring banner with your company’s logo) ...................................$3,500

• Golf towels (customized golf towel for all tournament participants featuring your company’s logo) ...................................$1,500

pATRON SpONSORSHIpSPlatinum ...............................................$5,000+• Two complimentary meeting registrations• Recognition in official meeting program• Full Page ad in the official program• Recognition in pre- and post-

meeting communications• Sponsorship ribbon

Gold .........................................................$2,500• One complimentary meeting registration• Recognition in official meeting program• ½ Page ad in the official program• Recognition in pre- and post-


Ruby ....................................................... $1,250• Recognition in official meeting program• ¼ Page ad in the official program• Recognition in pre- and post-


Emerald .......................................................$750• Company listing on entrance signage• Recognition in official meeting program• Recognition in pre- and post-


Silver .......................................................... $500• Company listing on entrance signage• Recognition in official meeting program• Recognition in pre- and post-


Bronze ........................................................ $250• Recognition in official meeting program• Recognition in pre- and post-


AIA has made special concessions to fit everyone’s budget. If you would like to sponsor an item but do not see it listed or it is not in your budget, please contact AIA headquarters to discuss other options.



Lodging and Conference LocationInterContinental Miami100 Chopin PlazaMiami, FL 33131

Hotel reservations must be made no later than Friday, April 9. AIA’s special conference room rate at the InterContinental Miami is $229 per night for single or double occupancy. Rates do not include applicable state or local taxes. Any hotel reservation made after Friday, April 8 (or after the AIA room block sells out) will be on a space-available basis and may not qualify for the conference rate. All rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in time is 4 p.m., and check-out time is noon. With the AIA rate, the resort fee will be waived.

Individuals will need to first register for the AIA Conference to receive the information to make hotel reservations. Once payment is made, you will be given the link to make your reservations online.

AirportsMiami International Airport (MIA) is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the InterContinental Miami and is serviced by several major airlines, with non-stop flights available through several U.S. cities.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is located 30 minutes from the InterContinental Miami.

TransportationThe InterContinental does NOT provide a shuttle service to or from the airport. The hotel recommends that guests rent a car or take a taxi to the hotel. The taxi fare is approximately $25.00 each way from MIA and $80 each way from FLL. Go Shuttle Express offers shared shuttle ride service for $23.00 per person from FLL.

Car RentalAlamo Rental Car is the official car rental agency for the InterContinental Miami with a rental car desk located at the main desk of the hotel.

ParkingSelf-parking at the InterContinental is available in the garage. The charge to self-park for a 24-hour period is $39 per night, including in and out privileges.

Recommended AttireBusiness casual is appropriate for most of the conference events. Both the Saturday Opening Reception and the Monday Night Party will be held outside (weather permitting). We encourage attendees to wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

The average temperature for May in Miami is a high of 86 and a low of 71, so please dress accordingly.

Cancellation/Dispute/Refund PolicyFull refunds for cancellations will be granted to everyone who registers DURING THE EARLY BIRD RATE, up to the day of the conference, as long as AIA is notified in writing. Full refunds for those who register after the early bird rate will be granted, as long as the AIA is notified in writing by Friday, April 1st. No refunds will be issued for regular registration cancellations received after April 1st.

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