Preview: Industry Week ’22

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INDUSTRY WEEK ’22 POWERED BY ISG PREVIEW

Following last year’s well-received debut in Florida, Independent Suppliers Group (ISG) will once more host the highly anticipated Industry Week ’22 powered by ISG – this time from 6-11 November in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the celebrated Caesars Palace.

Again, the first two days of the event are dedicated to ISG’s Pinnacle members. The difference this year is that the traditional one-on-one meetings will be co-branded and combined with AOPD. It means AOPD dealers that are also members of Pinnacle will be able to discuss their AOPD contracts with suppliers during their time together.

FULL AGENDA

Wednesday, 9 November, sees the start of the wider educational programme, with a panel discussion on direct buying for ISG members and a selection of seminars.

The post-lunch General Session that day will feature a panel – chaired by OPI CEO Steve Hilleard – of external and industry experts, who will share their insights on the workplace of the future and the trends which will determine the success of the US independent dealer channel. The keynote address will be delivered by Phil Kirschner, a senior expert in the People and Organizational Performance Practices department at McKinsey & Company.

The General Session will conclude with a message from ISG Chairman Jordan Kudler, the group’s member awards and the presentation

Industry Week ’22 powered by ISG takes place from 6-11 November at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. To register, visit www. industryweek22. cventevents.com

of the 2022 North American Office Products Awards. In the evening, it’s time to relax with a poolside Welcome Reception for all attendees.

The next day kicks off with wholesaler Essendant hosting its own General Session followed by the BSA Forum. The latter comprises a members-only roundtable and a think tank session for all manufacturers which will look at the ongoing effects of the pandemic and the current economic climate on the developing workplace.

The conclusion of the seminar programme on Thursday is followed by a lunch during which there will be the presentation of both the ISG Supplier and BSA Awards. Delegates will also hear about City of Hope’s latest advances.

The trade show in the afternoon gives dealers the opportunity to see a wide range of innovative products close up, cement existing relationships and, of course, forge new ones. They will also have a chance to win $2,500 by taking part in the ‘Deal of a Lifetime’ promotion.

After several days of education and networking, it’s time for what promises to be a spectacular closing event that evening. It will take place in a private lounge in the OMNIA Nightclub – the 75,000 sq ft (7,500 sq m), multi-level nightclub in Caesars Palace. There will be fantastic food and drink as well as music provided by some of the hottest DJs on the circuit operating in a hi-tech LED booth.

At the end of a busy week, the hope is that delegates will use the learnings from Industry Week ’22 to further grow their businesses.