Networking Events

IRDC has all the ingredients for productive and enjoyable networking: an intimate setting, a fun and casual atmosphere, and talented, inspiring, influential colleagues with which to mingle. You’ll have opportunities aplenty: 

Welcome Reception
TUE 9/6, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cocktails and conversation, plus VMSD editor Anne DiNardo will present the winners of the magazine’s International Visual and Retail Renovation Competitions.  

Networking Continental Breakfasts
WED 9/7 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Coffee, pastries and shop talk with colleagues from every retail sector.

THUR 9/8, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM during our Closing Keynote

Networking Roundtable Lunches
WED 9/7 AND THUR 9/8, 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
One of the most popular and anticipated features of the conference, the IRDC Networking Roundtables are hosted by VMSD Advisory Board members, editorial staff and conference sponsors. Choose from the list of topics when you register for the conference, then bring your questions, ideas and insights to share with your peers. Lunch is served at 12:15; topics begin at 1:00 p.m.

IRDC Party
THUR 9/8, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The not-to-be-missed social event of the conference. Details on the party location will be posted here and in the IRDC E-Newsbrief.