We all have seen the signs of change; Cash Not Accepted–Credit & Debit Cards Only. As you witness this trend and work to position your company for the rest of this decade and beyond, you might be asking yourself, Now What? The focus of the 2025 IACOA Annual Conference is to uncover what you need to know and what you need to do to allow your business to grow. Join us as IACOA Drives The Industry Towards Alternative Revenue Streams.

Agenda

Monday, May 5, 2025


6

00PM

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9

30PM

Board of Directors Meeting (Firenze Room)

All directors, Officers, and Committee Members are required to attend; RMs, AMs, ROMs in good standing are invited. The meeting will be held in the Firenze Room, located on the 2nd floor conference level.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025


8

30AM

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2

30PM

Optional Additional Cost Las Vegas Social Event (Motor Coach Pickup at the Casino Porte Chachere)

This year, instead of a shooting competition, we will visit Range 702 where we can shoot unique firearms we most likely never have, from handguns to automatic weapons, and have lunch at the facility. From there we will take a behind the scenes tour of the new Allegiant Stadium, home to the Las Vegas Raiders, and return to the hotel around 2:30 PM.

6

00PM

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7

30PM

Cocktail Reception (Florentine C/D)

The Cocktail Reception will be held in the Florentine Ballroom C/D. Name Badges are required to attend all functions and sessions.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025


7

30AM

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8

45AM

Exhibit Hall Viewing (Florentine C/D)

Exhibit Hall open and Breakfast Served. Sponsored by TBD.

9

00AM

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9

25AM

Opening Ceremony & President's Welcome (Florentine A/B)

President Rachel Johnson will welcome you to the 52nd Annual IACOA Networking Conference. As is IACOA tradition, microphones will be passed to each attendee and they will be asked to stand and take a few seconds to state their name, the company they represent, the services their company offers, and the territories served.

9

25AM

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10

15AM

Keynote Speaker (Florentine A/B)

Frank Calabrese Jr. is a former mobster and author of Operation Family Secrets. He will tell the story of his family dysfunction, a criminal life of loansharking, murder, and bookmaking; and how and why from prison he became an FBI informant that brought the Chicago Outfit Family down.

10

15AM

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10

45AM

Regulatory & Legislative Update During Trump 2.0 (Florentine A/B)

This presentation will provide an overview of the most significant legislation and regulations that, if finalized, would likely impact the armored car industry. We will dive into specific bills that we've been tracking and the advocacy efforts made to support or counteract these policies.

10

45AM

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11

15AM

A Roadway To Connect With Regional & National Accounts

This Session will introduce you to a platform that can make your business and service footprint visible to large, regional and national armored services customers. Presented by Mr. Jason Stambaugh, Director of Sales, DTS Connex.

11

15AM

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12

15PM

Speed Dating with the Vendors (Florentine E/F)

Always a bit chaotic and the room filled with energy, vendors get two (2) minutes to introduce and sell themselves to each RM & ROM company. This is an opportunity to quickly learn what each vendor does and decide if their product or service is of interest, and if so, visit their booth after lunch.

12

15PM

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1

00PM

Buffet Luncheon Served (Florentine Foyer C/D)

Lunch will be served in the Florentine Foyer and Ballroom CD

1

00PM

-

2

00PM

Exhibit Viewing (Florentine C/D)

Exhibitors will be at their booths ready to demonstrate their products or services and answer any questions you may have. Please be sure to visit each booth, and even if you have no need for a particular exhibitor's offerings, be sure to thank them for their support through their sponsorships.

2

05PM

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2

15PM

Cite Armored–RMs & ROMs ONLY-Platinum Private Session #1 (Florentine E/F)

Cite Armored will reveal its latest armored options and chassis/vehicle availability.
Platinum Sponsor private sessions are for all RM & ROM attendees only–no vendors and will take place in Florentine E/F

2

20PM

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2

30PM

Secure Products–RMs & ROMs ONLY-Private Session #2 (Florentine E/F)

Secure Products will demonstrate its newest product innovations and their applications for improved efficiency within your workplace.
Platinum Sponsor private sessions are for all RM & ROM attendees only–no vendors and will take place in Florentine E/F

2

35PM

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2

45PM

Kisan America-RMS & ROMs ONLY–Private Session #3 (Florentine E/F)

Cambli Group will showcase its latest product and service developments and provide its current lead time for new vehicles.
Platinum Sponsor private sessions are for all RM & ROM attendees only–no vendors and will take place in Florentine E/F

2

50PM

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3

00PM

TBA-RMs & ROMs ONLY-Platinum Sponsor–Private Session #4 (Florentine E/F)

Platinum Sponsor Private Session TBA
Platinum Sponsor private sessions are for all RM & ROM attendees only–no vendors and will take place in Florentine E/F

3

00PM

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4

00PM

Alternative Revenue Streams — Solutions for CIT Eco-Systems (Florentine A/B)

As the frequency of armored pickups slows with the continued adoption of smart safes, cash recyclers and ATMs, you won't want to miss out on the revenue generated by providing sales, placement, and service of those very machines. Learn how your peers have aggressively pursued these alternative revenue streams and enabled the continued growth of their businesses.
Presented by: Steve Morss, COO, Empyreal Logistics & Dallas Barr, V.P. Operations, Total Armored Car.

6

00PM

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7

30PM

Cocktail Reception in the Exhibit Hall (Florentine C/D)

Beer, wine and cocktails will be served in the Exhibit Hall among the exhibit booths.

Thursday, May 8, 2025


7

30AM

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8

45AM

Exhibit Hall Viewing (Florentine C/D)

Exhibit Hall open and Breakfast Served. Sponsored by TBD.

9

00AM

-

10

00AM

Federal Reserve Bank, Fed Cash Services (Florentine A/B)

This session is an update from Fed Cash Services about the latest cash trends, cash visibility progress, and business resilience efforts.

10

00AM

-

10

30AM

Jackpotting–How They Do It! (Florentine A/B)

Our presenter will explain how Jackpotting is done on ATMs and Smart Safes, and provide real-life examples of losses.

10

30AM

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11

15AM

Smart Safe Manufacturers' Panel (Florentine A/B)

Smart Safe manufacturers will discuss the current state of the market and the latest tech being applied to this segment. Moderated by Steve Morss.

11

20AM

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11

30AM

Armor Safe Technologies–RMs & ROMs ONLY-Platinum Private Session #1 (Florentine E/F)

Armor Safe will reveal its latest innovations in the smart safe space.
Platinum Sponsor private sessions are for all RM & ROM attendees only–no vendors and will take place in Florentine E/F

12

15PM

-

1

00PM

Buffet Luncheon Served (Florentine Foyer C/D)

Lunch will be served in the Florentine Foyer and Ballroom CD

1

00PM

-

2

00PM

Exhibit Viewing (Florentine C/D)

Exhibitors will be at their booths ready to demonstrate their products or services and answer any questions you may have. Please be sure to visit each booth, and even if you have no need for a particular exhibitor's offerings, be sure to thank them for their support through their sponsorships.

2

00PM

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2

45PM

Tracking Technology; From Dash Cams to Apprehension (Florentine A/B)

Steve Morss, COO, Empyreal Logistics & Robin Miles, CEO, ATM Solutions, will each show a real-time tracking demo of their vehicles and their liability while using different hardware and software solutions.

2

45PM

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3

30PM

Provisional Credit Solutions, Panel Discussion (Florentine A/B)

Our panel will include representatives from Cash Connect, Namsys, Morphis, and Fifth Third Bank. This session will be moderated by Dallas Barr & Steve Morss.

3

30PM

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4

30PM

Ask A Veteran (Florentine E/F)

Returning for a third straight year, Ask A Veteran round-tables will include Contracts with Andre YaDeau, President, International Security Services; Jackpotting with Robin Miles, President, ATM Solutions Inc.; Insurance with Steve Nims, President, Kelly Associates; Now What?/What's Next, Panel TBA; Bank Armored Transportation, Laura Viera, Executive Director Armored Transportation, Wells Fargo bank.

4

30PM

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5

00PM

Board of Directors Meeting (Florentine A/B)

The Board will seat the newly elected Directors, it will consider the President's slate of committees and committee members, and discuss the annual conference now coming to a close.

5

00PM

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6

00PM

Cocktail Reception & Exhibit Viewing (Florentine C/D)

Tonight's cocktail reception will start in the Exhibit Hall and will pause at 6:00 PM for a short motor coach ride to Swingers Crazy Golf at Mandalay Bay. At Swingers we will continue the reception, play a round of indoor golf, and have dinner at this latest Las Vegas attraction. This is an expensive event and an upcharge applies. You must register to attend this event.

6

00PM

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9

30PM

Mandalay Bay's Swingers Crazy Golf–Optional Off-Property Event

Tonight's cocktail reception will start in the Exhibit Hall and will pause at 6:00 PM for a short motor coach ride to Swingers Crazy Golf at Mandalay Bay. At Swingers we will play a round of indoor golf, and have dinner at this latest Las Vegas attraction. This is an expensive event and an upcharge applies. You must register to attend this event.

Monday, May 5, 2025


1

00PM

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6

00PM

Exhibit Hall Setup

This is the first of two opportunities to setup your exhibit booth in Florentine C/D. The Exposition company will have already erected your pipe and draped area, and if you have shipped your booth or materials to them, your shipment will be in place.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025


1

00PM

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5

00PM

Exhibit Booths Setup continued (Florentine C/D)

Exhibit Booth setup must be completed by 5:00 PM

6

00PM

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7

30PM

Exhibit Hall Viewing (Florentine C/D)

Exhibit Hall viewing is from 6:30 PM through 7:30 PM. All exhibit booths must be staffed during this viewing session.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025


7

00AM

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7

30AM

Exhibit Setup (Florentine C/D)

Exhibit Setup preparation for viewing at 7:30 AM.

4

00PM

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5

00PM

AMs ONLY-Sound-off & Elections (Florentine E/F)

AM Director Mike Salzillo will lead Associate Members in a Sound-off session at which AMs may discuss all things IACOA. In addition, he will conduct elections to fill two (2) Board seats; the first is a voting director seat, and the second is for a non-voting director seat, each for a term of two (2) years. Only AMs may attend this session and there is only one (1) vote per member company.

Thursday, May 8, 2025


7

00AM

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7

30AM

Exhibit Setup (Florentine C/D)

Exhibit Setup preparation for viewing at 7:30 AM.

6

30PM

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11

00PM

Exhibitor Tear Down–First Opportunity (Florentine C/D)

This is the first of two opportunities for exhibitors to tear down their booths and package them for shipment. The second opportunity is Friday morning, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM; the drayage company will be on hand Friday morning to accept your shipments. We must return the ballroom to the hotel at noon on Friday.

Friday, May 9, 2025


7

00AM

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12

00PM

Exhibitor Teardown–Second Opportunity (Florentine C/D)

This is the second opportunity for exhibitors to teardown their booths; the drayage company will be on hand Friday morning to accept your shipments. We must return the ballroom to the hotel at noon on Friday.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025


3

00PM

-

7

30PM

Registration Desk Open (Florentine Foyer)

Please pickup your registration bag and name badge. Remember that you will need your name badge to attend all functions and session.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025


7

45AM

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7

00PM

Registration Desk Open (Florentine Foyer)

Please pickup your registration bag and name badge. Remember that you will need your name badge to attend all functions and session.

Thursday, May 8, 2025


7

45AM

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12

00PM

Registration Desk Open (Florentine Foyer)

If you haven't already done so, please pickup your registration bag and name badge. Remember that you will need your name badge to attend all functions and session.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025


4

00PM

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5

00PM

RM & ROM Sound-off & Elections (Florentine A/B)

President Rachel Johnson will conduct the RM & ROM elections to fill vacant director seats on the Board of Directors. Only RMs & ROMs may attend, and there is only one (1) vote per member company. Directors elected at this session will be seated at the closing Board of Directors meeting on Thursday afternoon and must be present.

Thursday, May 8, 2025


11

20AM

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11

30AM

Armor Safe Platinum Session RMs & ROMs Only Session #5

Michael Robinson

Armor Safe will reveal its latest innovations in the smart safe space. Platinum Sponsor Private Sessions are for all RM & ROM attendees only–no vendors, and will take place in Florentine E/F

4

30PM

-

5

00PM

Board of Directors Meeting (Florentine A/B)

The Board will seat the newly elected Directors, it will consider the President's slate of committees and committee members, and discuss the annual conference now coming to a close.

Tickets

  • Regular Member (RM) Early Bird Registration

    $645.-

    Member Price

    Early Bird Registration Ends 02/21/2025

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  • Related Operating Member (ROM) Early Bird Registration

    $645.-

    Member Price

    Early Bird Registration Ends 02/21/2025

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  • SILVER BOOTH

    $3,250

    Member Price

    A Silver Booth includes one (1) 8' x 10' Pipe & Drape Booth; one (1) Attendee Pass; a quarter page ad in the printed program; all additional passes after booth purchase are at the then prevailing rate. Silver booths are available through March 29. 2025, at 23:55 PM, unless previously sold out.

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  • SILVER Free Pass (1)

    Complimentary

    Member Price

    After purchasing a Silver Booth, you may register one Attendee using your one (1) Attendee Pass at no additional cost.

    Reserve Ticket
  • SILVER Additional Pass(es)

    $895.-

    Member Price

    After Purchasing a Silver Booth and using the one (1) Silver free pass, register additional attendees here.

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  • GOLD BOOTH

    $4,750

    Member Price

    A Gold Booth includes one (1) 8' x 10' Pipe & Drape Booth; two (2) Attendee Passes; a half page ad in the printed program; all additional passes after booth purchase are at the then prevailing rate. Gold booths are available through April 18, 2025, at 23:55 PM, unless previously sold out.

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  • GOLD Free Passes (2)

    Complimentary

    Member Price

    After purchasing a Gold Booth, you may register two Attendees using your two (2) Attendee Passes at no additional cost.

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  • GOLD Additional Pass(es)

    $895.-

    Member Price

    After Purchasing a Gold Booth and using the two (2) Gold free passes, register additional attendees here.

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  • PLATINUM BOOTH

    $7,000

    Member Price

    A Platinum Booth includes one (1) 10' x 20' Pipe & Drape Booth; three (3) Attendee Passes; a full-page ad in the printed program; all additional passes after booth purchase are at the then prevailing rate. Platinum booths are available through April 18, 2025, at 23:55 PM, unless previously sold out.

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  • PLATINUM Free Passes (3)

    Complimentary

    Member Price

    After purchasing a Platinum Booth, you may register three Attendees using your three (3) Attendee Passes at no additional cost.

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  • PLATINUM Additional Pass(es)

    $895.-

    Member Price

    After Purchasing a Platinum Booth and using the three (3) Platinum free passes, register additional attendees here.

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  • Advisory Liaison (AL)

    $645.-

    Member Price

    Early Bird Registration Ends 02/21/2025

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Speakers

Floorplan

Sponsors

Organizer

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors are the biggest supporters of IACOA and receive these benefits: a 10' x 20' booth; best booth placement; a full-page ad in the printed program; and a private breakout for operators only.

Silver Sponsors

Hotel Reservations

The Tuscany Suites Hotel & Casino

255 E. Flamingo Road

Las Vegas, NV 89169

Check in: 4:00 PM | Check out: 11:00 AM

Self-Parking: No Charge - No Resort Fee 


Getting to the Hotel

The Hotel is only 3.7 miles from the Las Vegas Airport (LAS); it's a short cab or Uber/Lyft ride.

If you are driving, self-parking is free for IACOA attendees. 


Discounted IACOA Room Rates

The IACOA room block expires on Thursday, April 3, 2025, or whenever our blocked rooms are sold out on any given day,

whichever comes first. You can always cancel your reservation (subject to the 5-day cancellation policy),

so please book your room now and be certain you get the rooms you want.

All rooms are suites and there is no Resort Fee.

Rates Sunday Night thru Friday departure:

King & Double Queen: $94

Rates Friday & Saturday nights

King & Double Queen: $194


Reserve by Phone or Online

• Phone:  Call the Tuscany Suites Hotel Reservations Department directly at (877) 887-2261

and ask for the Group Rate: "2025 IACOA Annual Networking Conference". 

• Online:   Tuscany Suites Reservations Web Link 

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions



Conference Registration Deadlines

Exhibit Hall booths are limited this year and are first paid first served. If you have questions regarding the conference, feel free to contact John Margaritis at jm@iacoa.com.

Early Registration: ends on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Regular Registration: starts on Saturday, February 22, 2025, and ends on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Late Registration: starts on Saturday, April 12, 2025, and ends on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Conference Desk Registration: starts on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and is open 3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

*All registration deadline times are 5:00 P.M. (GMT-06:00) Central Time. 


Refund Policy

If your request is received by John Margaritis no later than March 28, 2025, then 75% of your registration fee will be refunded; if received by April 11, 2025, then 50% of your registration fee will be refunded; thereafter, no refund will be made.

The reason for the no refund policy is that three weeks prior to the Conference, IACOA must guarantee and pay for all Food & Beverage, Meeting Space, Audio-Visual, and Exhibit Booths whether or not these goods and services are utilized.


Guest Registration

Non-members may not attend the Annual Conference without first requesting and receiving prior approval. If you are a non-member and would like to attend this year's Annual Conference, you need to contact John Margaritis, IACOA's Administrator at jm@iacoa.com or (281) 292-8208. Do not send a Registration Form or payment until your attendance has been pre-approved.


Representations & Releases

It is understood and agreed by any and all Attendees to this year's IACOA Annual Conference, that no representations and/or endorsements are being made or will be made by IACOA with respect to any information, equipment, systems, hardware/software, programs, and/or industry related material that may be presented, exhibited, shown, discussed, etc., at any of the IACOA functions or meetings.

Furthermore, by executing a Registration Form, anyone participating in such functions and/or meetings acknowledges and fully releases, acquits, satisfies and forever discharges IACOA and its Officers, Directors, Agents, employees or representatives from any and all matters of actions, course of actions, suits, claims and demands whatsoever at law or in equity against IACOA and its Officers, Directors, Agents, employees or representatives.

We will be filming and photographing at the IACOA conference. Your image may be captured and used at a later time to promote future conferences. IACOA, Inc. retains the rights to those images.


Health Precautions

Your Health & Safety are important to us! Please rest assured that IACOA will be taking appropriate measures to facilitate the health and safety of all meeting participants. IACOA encourages our attendees and vendors at the IACOA Annual Conference to follow current and applicable public health and safety guidelines and precautions relative to large group gatherings at the time of the event.


IACOA Conference Attendee: WAIVER & RELEASE:

Despite everyone's very best efforts, some degree of risk may still exist in the context of a large indoor gathering such as the IACOA Annual Conference to the extent COVID-19 or other conditions may exist at the time of the Event. By attending the IACOA Annual Conference, each Attendee and Vendor acknowledges and agrees on his/her own behalf and on behalf of Attendee's and Vendor's personnel, contractor(s), and family member(s) at the Event, to accept and assume all health and safety related risks or consequences associated with a potential or actual exposure to COVID-19 or other health related conditions, including its variants, while in attendance at the IACOA Annual Conference. Such acknowledgment and agreement by Attendees and Vendors constitutes an express waiver and release of IACOA, its officers, directors, and contracted staff from any and all COVID-19 or other health related condition related liability or damages.