FAQ.
After hosting VGM Heartland Conference for nearly two decades, we’ve noticed some reccurring questions from guests. We hope you’re able to get some answers to yours, here.
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General
Can I bring a guest?
Only if they buy a guest pass. This will give them access to social events ONLY—educational sessions and classes are not included. An attendee pass allows only the holder (you) entrance.
General
Is there a dress code?
We recommend business casual while attending Heartland events. Iowa can be hot, humid, and cold on the same day. We recommend layers while at the conference.
General
Are classes recorded?
The 2021 Heartland Conference will not record classes and sessions. However, several will be live-streamed as well as available on-demand through Heartland Virtual registration.
General
How do I set up a VGM tour?
Signs will be displayed directing you to signup for the VGM tours. A VGM employee will reserve a spot on the shuttle for you to get you to our headquarters. *Pending Covid-19 updates
General
Has Coronavirus caused cancellation of the conference?
Heartland Conference 2021 has been moved to Sept. 13-15 and is currently on track to celebrate Heartland's 20th anniversary in Waterloo, Iowa.
General
How are you monitoring the Coronavirus situation?
The health and safety of the VGM Heartland community of attendees, exhibitors, speakers and staff is our highest priority. VGM Heartland is closely monitoring the latest government recommendations and announcements related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its potential impact on our conference. VGM has a pandemic task force assembled that will advise us to recommendations as Heartland 2021 nears.
General
Are refunds available if I register and the conference is cancelled?
Heartland Conference attendees may cancel their registration without penalty at any time. If you are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19 within 2 weeks of the event, please do not attend in person. Please contact the conference office at events@vgm.com for assistance and further information
General
Registration
When is the final day to register?
We encourage all attendees to register prior to Sept 1st. However, if you’d like to benefit from early bird pricing, be sure to register before the cutoff date.
Registration
Can I bring a guest?
Only if they buy a guest pass. This will give them access to social events ONLY—educational sessions and classes are not included. An attendee pass allows only the holder (you) entrance.
Registration
Courses
Are classes recorded?
The 2021 Heartland Conference will not record classes and sessions. However, several will be live-streamed as well as available on-demand through Heartland Virtual registration.
Courses
Food
Are there food accommodations?
Of course! Each meal will include vegan- and gluten-free options. If you have a food allergy, let us know and we’ll set aside a special meal for you.
Food
What’s with all these cookies?
What can we say, we love cookies! Our freshly baked cookies are handmade by VGM's employees and are complimentary, so be sure to take one…or two…or three…or as many as you’d like while at Heartland. Enjoy!
Food
Coronavirus
Has Coronavirus caused cancellation of the conference?
Coronavirus
How are you monitoring the Coronavirus situation?
Coronavirus
Are refunds available if I register and the conference is cancelled?
Coronavirus