At a glance

Who

More than 400 senior-level executives and emerging leaders from the consumer products and retail industry representing a cross-section of functions, including sales, marketing, merchandising, operations, supply chain, diversity, inclusion and human resources.

What

Build you own Summit experience with three days of concentrated learning and networking events focused on tomorrow’s workforce: attend your choice of five brilliant breakout sessions; visit area stores on our optional Retail Safari; network at our first-timer’s and multicultural workforce functions; plunge into your future at our Deep Dive Career Self-Management workshop; or attend our diversity best practices share group.

• 3 keynote speakers
• 5 action-learning breakout sessions
• Retail Safari store tours
• Networking opportunities
• Deep Dive Career workshop
• Diversity best practices share group
• Women of color/multicultural workforce briefing
• First-timer’s meeting
• Silent Auction
  

Where

This year’s Summit will be held at the recently renovated Minneapolis Marriott City Center, located in the heart of the city’s shopping and entertainment district and just eight miles from Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport. The Twin Cities area is home to Best Buy, Cargill, General Mills, Hormel, Schwan’s, SuperValu, Target, and 3M.

Why

• Become a better workforce leader
• Network with retailers, suppliers and service providers
• Get tools you can use in your business and life
• Renew relationships and make new contacts
• Help take your career to the next level
• Take away success strategies for your business