The 5th annual VM+SD International Retail Design Conference moves to the Windy City. ST Media Group International and VM+SD magazine announced today that the 2005 VM+SD International Retail Design Conference will be held September 21-23 at the Fairmont Chicago.
The 2004 VM+SD International Retail Design Conference played host to more than 220 attendees this past September. Participants representing a wide cross section of the retail design, visual merchandising, construction, brand marketing and architecture industries were treated to advice, perceptions and interpretations of current and future trends from prominent keynote speakers including Rudy Javosky, senior vp, design and construction, Federated Department Stores; Kevin Roche, partner, RYA Design Consultancy; Christian Davies, vp, design strategy/creative director, FRCH Design Worldwide; and Rob Forbes, founder and chief design officer, Design Within Reach.
“The International Retail Design Conference brings together so many great minds, then allows for the open exchange of ideas between them,” said Carole Winters, conference chair. “This conference provides many tangible benefits to attendees, but probably the greatest benefit can be found in the sense of enlightenment and inspiration that they take back to the workplace.”
The Fairmont, located in downtown Chicago, provides top-notch meeting space and lodging close to major architectural and cultural attractions and renowned shopping districts such as the famous Magnificent Mile and the State Street Corridor.
IRDC 2005 features an enhanced sponsorship program that includes an expanded VIP program, networking opportunities and attractive pricing incentives for VM+SD frequency advertisers. For more information about IRDC sponsorship opportunities, contact Angelo Varrone at 770.649.1222; fax: 770.518.0022; or e-mail: angelo.varrone@stmediagroup.com.
VM+SD is the leading magazine and voice for the store design and visual merchandising industry. It is published monthly by Cincinnati-based ST Media Group International Inc., which serves the visual communications markets with its five publications, branded Web sites, custom book division, and events. VM+SD and ST Media Group International may be reached at 513.421.2050 or through their Web sites, www.vmsd.com and www.stmediagroup.com. For updates on the 2005 VM+SD International Retail Design Conference, visit www.irdconline.com.