International Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference Pre-Event Guide

The International Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference is finally upon us! Taking place from Oct. 8- Oct. 11, this year’s conference will feature opportunities to network, educational sessions and the chance to learn more about the latest news and trends in the building safety industry.

Here is a brief guide highlighting the major events and important details to help you make the most of your conference experience.

Lodging and Travel

All conference events will be held at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo., unless specified otherwise. Hotel reservations can be made for the Marriott St. Louis Grand, and the nearest airport is the St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Registration and Voting

For those not already registered, you can find the registration page here. Please note that voter validation is required to attend the Annual Business Meeting. Code Council non-members who register as a delegate will receive a free, one-year membership beginning Dec. 1, 2023. For more information, click here.

For registration questions, please call Jessica Franklin (ext. 4333) at 1-888-ICC SAFE (422-7233), or email conference@iccsafe.org.

ICC Conference App

The ICC Conference App is available to download for more in-depth information on the 2023 Annual Conference. The app features the full conference schedule, speakers, session handouts, maps, directory and event information.

More information on the ICC Conference App can be found here.

Key Events

While the complete agenda can be found here, there are a few other fun events to check out this year.

Ron Burton Golf Outing

On Sunday, Oct. 8 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Past Presiding Officers of the Code Council will host the Annual Ron Burton Golf Outing on October 8, 2023, at the Stonewolf Golf Club. This event includes a number of sponsorship opportunities and funds raised will go towards training and resources for the next generation of code officials.

ICC Expo

The Expo is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 8 and Monday, Oct. 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature the latest products and services for the building industry.

Annual Business Meeting

On Monday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Code Council will host their 2023 Annual Business Meeting. This event will feature updates from association leadership, a keynote speaker presentation, and voting for the Code Council Board Officers and Directors. View the meeting notice here.

Connections Gala

Enjoy dinner and watch the installation of the newly elected Board of Directors and presentation of awards at the Connections Gala, taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. This dinner will be followed by the Blues N’ Schmooze afterparty, where Connections Gala guests can hit the dance floor, and enjoy desserts and drinks.

Local Attractions

There is no shortage of sights to see in the greater St. Louis area.

From trains and traveling to boutique shopping, St. Louis Union Station offers attendees the opportunity to explore a part of the city’s history. This area features more than just shops and restaurants – the aquarium and observation wheels are two of its main attractions.

Some of the city’s most popular attractions are part of the Zoo Museum District, which includes five subdistricts – the Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo and Missouri Botanical Garden – and all but the latter offer free general admission.

St. Louis’s Gateway Arch is another must-see local attraction, providing conference attendees with the perfect opportunity to explore the nation’s tallest monument and smallest national park! The Gateway Arch will be a stop on this year’s St. Louis Architectural Tour on Sunday, Oct. 8.

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