Conferences Overview
Pre-scheduled Buyer/Seller Appointments
- Our signature "Controlled Casual Conference" appointment format (or CCC) is designed to enable you to meet with a greater cross-section of the industry, in less time and for less money, than you can anywhere else.
- A second appointment format has been added to our fall conferences, called "Senior Executive Conferences" (or SEC), that provides for a longer meeting time within a private setting.
Product Exposure
- The Showcase is an ideal venue for suppliers to get their featured products, promotions, and merchandising innovations in front of EVERY buyer at the conference.
- The Sample Box program enables supplier attendees to put their products directly into the hands of the right people, prior to their scheduled appointments.
Education
- The Business Sessions will introduce you to the latest actionable research that GMDC performs year-in and year-out.
- The Wholesaler/Retailer Focus Sessions allow you to hear first-hand from key retail and wholesale members on initiatives within their GM & HBW departments.
Networking
- The networking opportunities available to you at a GMDC conference cannot be overstated. Between the Roundtable Sessions, meals, social functions, and charity golf tournament, you'll find unparalleled opportunities to develop business-building relationships across the industry.