IAVM Foundation

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀.

Today, we're celebrating the connections that start with a shared event — and last a lifetime.

Some of the greatest friendships aren't planned — they happen in the moments between the action. In the lobby before a show. At a conference table in a session. Cheering side by side in the stands.

For decades, IAVM events have brought professionals together from across the industry — and in doing so, have quietly been the backdrop to countless friendships that go far beyond the venue.

On this Best Friends Day, we want to hear from you: Who did you meet at VenueConnect, Venue Management School, or another IAVM event that became a true friend? Drop their name in the comments and let them know you're thinking of them. 👇

🌿 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🌿

The venues we manage are more than buildings — they're gathering places for our communities, and we have a responsibility to protect the world those communities live in.

Whether it's switching to LED lighting, reducing single-use plastics, or pursuing green certifications, every action counts. Small changes across thousands of venues add up to something significant.

That's why IAVM is proud to power 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 — the first-of-its-kind sustainability benchmarking and data intelligence platform purpose-built for event venues. By sharing your venue's data, you help set the green standard for the entire industry. 💚

The 2025 data survey is open through August 2026 — and participation is free. 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: venuesustainalytics.com

Today is a great reminder: sustainability isn't a trend. It's the future of our industry.

📸: Courtesy Javits Center

📋 𝗜𝗔𝗩𝗠 𝗕𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🗳️

The IAVM Board of Directors has approved a package of ten proposed amendments to the IAVM Bylaws. Find all details of this important update in your inbox.

These changes are intended to modernize language, align the bylaws with current practices, strengthen governance, and ensure the Association remains positioned for future growth.

As a member-driven organization, your participation matters. Voting members are encouraged to review the full Bylaws Explainer Document, which outlines each proposed amendment, the rationale behind it, and what it means for IAVM and the venue management profession.

Strong governance starts with an informed and engaged membership.

𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 2026.

🗣️ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! 👏

The IAVM Foundation is proud to offer financial assistance to help professionals and students attend the industry's premier event and gain access to world-class education, valuable networking opportunities, and fresh ideas shaping the future of venue management.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
👉 Joseph A. Floreano Scholarship
👉 Dollars for Diversity Scholarship
👉 100+ Women of IAVM Scholarship
👉 Joseph A. Floreano Student Scholarship

If you've been looking for an opportunity to invest in your professional growth, build meaningful connections, and experience the energy of VenueConnect, now is the time to apply!

➡️ 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019916078a7a77f896b43624c73575e9

On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who gave everything so we could gather, connect, and build the communities we love.

Thank you. 🇺🇸

Every person who walks through our doors — and every person who opens them — deserves to feel at home. 🌈

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, and IAVM stands with our LGBTQ+ members, staff, and communities around the world.

Inclusion isn't just a value we hold — it's part of how we show up every single day.

To the mothers who manage sold-out arenas and still make it to the school play, who lead crews through load-in and load-out and still show up at home — thank you for making magic happen in venues across the world AND at home. 👏👏👏

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐀𝐕𝐌! 💐

Today is 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. 🌍

For public assembly venue managers, a culture of safety isn't a box to check — it's the foundation of every great event.

This year's global theme focuses on healthy psychosocial working environments — recognizing that safety isn't just about physical hazards. It's also about workload, communication, stress, and how our teams feel when they show up to work.

For venue professionals, that hits close to home. Our teams operate in high-pressure, fast-moving environments — managing large crowds, responding to the unexpected, and delivering exceptional guest experiences all at once. A culture of safety has to run deeper than a checklist.

On this World Safety Day, IAVM encourages our members to:
✅ Invest in ongoing staff training and preparedness
✅ Foster open communication across all levels of your team
✅ Prioritize the mental and physical wellbeing of your frontline workforce
✅ Build a safety culture that empowers every team member to lead with confidence

Safe venues start with supported, well-prepared people. That's a standard worth committing to — 365 days a year.