VMSD is EXTENDING the deadline to submit a speaking proposal to the 2022 International Retail Design Conference (IRDC), taking place this Oct. 26-27, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. The new deadline is Friday, April 8.
Our program includes:
- Thought-provoking, high-level keynote presentations intended to challenge the norms and promote new ways of thinking to our retail design audience
- Industry-focused breakout sessions devoted to exploring to strategic conversations about emerging trends; translating the latest, most innovative retail experiences; and looking ahead to what the future holds for this constantly changing industry.
- Hands-on workshops and interactive sessions provide attendees with inspiration and new networking experiences.
We’re looking for presentations that…
- break the mold on boring “talking head(s) at podium” case studies
- tackle high-level, strategic topics with broad relevance (across channels, job functions) that break generational/stereotypical boundaries
- broaden our horizons beyond the world of retail…what can we learn from other industries like hospitality or gaming or technology?
- address the critical importance of “phygital” considerations in the built environment
- engage and involve the audience – challenges, workshops, interpretive dance – if it’s fun and educational with a dash of team-building, let’s talk!
We receive more proposals than we can accommodate in our program, therefore, not all submissions can be accepted. IRDC is a peer-to-peer event. Design/architecture firms must co-present with one or more representatives of a retail brand; solo presentations from design firms will not be considered. Unless you are proposing a panel discussion, please, no more than two speakers per session.
Please secure the participation of all presenters and the organizations they represent prior to submitting a proposal. Presentations that have been given previously, particularly at other U.S. retail industry events, are also ineligible for consideration.
Vendors, manufacturers and suppliers are not eligible to speak at IRDC and are eligible to participate in a sponsorship capacity only.
About IRDC
The International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) offers the opportunity for industry leaders to network and interact with other industry thought leaders in creative collaboration, seminars and interactive workshops. This two-day event targeted specifically to the retail design community features inspiration, education and interaction with more than 300 retail, design and architecture professionals from around the world.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Linda D’Adamo at linda.dadamo@smartworkmedia.com or at 917-359-1676
Questions? Please contact VMSD Managing Editor, Carly Hagedon at carly.hagedon@smartworkmedia.com.