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Know Before You Go!
Sunday features Exhibit Hall, Opening Ceremony, and Welcome Reception
Conference programs get underway on Sunday afternoon with the opening of the Exhibit Hall at 5:00 pm, followed by the Opening Ceremony at 6:00 pm in the Scotiabank Centre Fallsview Theatre, and concluding with the Welcome Reception at Table Rock Centre from 7:00 to 10:15 pm.
Motor coaches to the Welcome Reception will depart from the Scotiabank Convention Centre Main Entrance, beginning at 6:45 pm. Motor coaches from the Welcome Reception will be available to return guests to the Marriott on the Falls (and Marriott Fallsview) Hotels every 15 minutes, until the conclusion of the event.
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Opening Day Schedule at a Glance
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
8:00 am - 7:00 pm - Registration - Scotiabank Convention Centre, Main Level
3:00 - 4:00 pm - First Time Attendees Orientation - Marriott on the Falls, Oakes North Ballroom
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Exhibits Open - Scotiabank Convention Centre, Exhibit Hall, Main Level
6:00 - 6:30 pm - Opening Session - Scotiabank Convention Centre, Fallsview Theatre
7:00 - 10:15 pm - Welcome Reception - Table Rock Centre (Buses leave from the Convention Centre)
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Download the Mobile App
The Annual Conference Mobile App is available to download from the Google Play Store or Apple App store. Attendees who download and log in before registration opens on Sunday will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Visa card!
The mobile app includes the conference schedule, list of attendees, session materials, maps, and list of exhibitors and sponsors. Most of the app is available to view without logging in, but sections, such as the session materials and attendee list, require attendees to log in to view. The app also contains material previously included in the printed program.
Help out with Hurricane Dorian relief
With Hurricane Dorian impacting the southeast United States and the Bahamas, attendees wishing to help can use the Dorian Red Cross Donate button on the app to quickly access information about efforts by the Red Cross.
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Transportation to Niagara Falls
IAAO has secured discounted ground transportation through Niagara Airbus between the Toronto Airport, the Buffalo Airport and the three conference hotels. To reserve transportation, visit www.niagaraairbus.com. Attendees will need to type in the discount code (604) in the field marked “Conference Code” and the new amount will automatically be calculated. 
The cost is $94CAD + tax for a round trip shuttle and $68CAD + tax one-way rate, per person using the Toronto Airport, and $103CAD (no tax) round trip and $73CAD (no tax) one way for the Buffalo Airport. Niagara Airbus has also provided a 10% discount on all private exclusive services for all area airports.
Guests can book online and manage their own bookings using the code (604), and can also call the reservations line at 905-374-8111 with any inquires, or questions regarding bookings, or may email any inquiries to airsales@niagaraairbus.com. The code is valid for travel from September 1-18.
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Remember your passport!
All United States citizens (including minors) entering Canada will need a valid U.S. Passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens entering Canada from the United States. .png)
As a rule, passports should have 6 months of validity left at the conclusion of your travel to Canada. A U.S. Passport Card is only valid when crossing the U.S./Canadian border by car. It is not a valid ID for entering or exiting Canada by plane.
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Attire for conference events!
Suggested attire for conference events for attendees is business casual for all events and sessions, outside of the Closing Gala. The Welcome Reception is an indoor/outdoor event, so a light jacket may be needed. For the Closing Gala on Wednesday night, attire for this special event is semi-formal.
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Cellphones, Wi-Fi & Currency
Most U.S. cell phones will function in Canada, however your carrier may charge international rates and data plan fees for roaming while in Canada. We strongly suggest that you contact your cell phone service provider to determine what your options (and costs) are for utilizing cell phones in Canada.
Both designated Marriott Hotels provide in-room internet free of charge to Marriott Bonvoy Rewards members. (The rewards program is free to join). Most public areas of the hotel(s) have free internet access as well. Basic (low bandwidth) Wi-Fi will be provided in the public areas of the Scotiabank Centre facility.
Most Canadian retailers and hotels will accept U.S. currency for payment but reserve the right to set their own exchange rate and will (likely) give you change in Canadian currency. As of late August, the exchange rate: one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 1.33 Canadian dollars.
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Start a Conversation at the Connect Booth!
Stop by the IAAO Connect booth in the Exhibit Hall to see all the features and benefits of the new community platform for the association.
IAAO Connect is a new collection of online communities for IAAO members and a resource to ask questions you want answered by your industry peers in the form of a new discussion post. Comment on the new conference thread to talk about what you are discovering at the conference and also see what others are talking about.
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Things to do during the conference
Looking for additional things to do outside of the conference? Check out the Niagara Falls Visitor Guide put together by Niagara Falls Tourism.
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Annual Conference Premier Sponsors
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International Association
of Assessing Officers
314 West 10th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
816-701-8132 | info@iaao.org
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Keith Robison
Publications Manager
816-701-8135
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