2010 IFBA Top to Top Conference
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About
7th Annual IFBA Top to Top Executive Business Conference
May 18-20, 2010 at Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL
Corner of Wacker & State, just south of Chicago River and at NE edge of Chicago Theatre District
- Exciting New Venue!! Arrive in time for Important Tuesday afternoon meetings!
- Network with brokers from all across North America
- Fill your daily schedule with B2B broker/manufacturer supplier meetings
- Network with other brokers and manufacturers at evening social receptions
- Gain market perspectives from industry leaders
- Keynote address by Dr. Brian Harris, “Father of Category Management”
- More Meeting Space Available for B2B meetings/Details follow below
- Added Bonus: Manufacturer/Suppliers – Don’t miss out on attending the Manufacturer Share Group Session, Tuesday, May 18 from 1-4 p.m. We encourage one representative per manufacturing company attend this idea/issue-sharing conversation!
Conference Registration
Registration in 2010 will again be based on a combination company/individual fee schedule. Per person registration includes attendance opportunities at three evening social functions, Wednesday’s Kickoff Breakfast and Keynote Speaker program; two on-the-go lunches and Thursday’s breakfast in the IFBA Lounge. EVERYONE participating in B2B meetings or IFBA Top to Top related function is expected to register. Anyone registering after May 1, 2010 may miss being listed in the official meeting program as an attendee of the 2010 conference.
| IFBA brokers, NARMS member manufacturers and NARMS associate member companies $395 USD per company registration; plus $125 USD per person, company employee/spouse/guestManufacturer non-NARMS member companies $495 USD per company registration of manufacturer non-NARMS member companies: plus $125 USD per person, company employee/spouse/guest Manufacturer/Suppliers: Don’t miss out on attending the Manufacturer Share Group Session, Tuesday, May 18 from 1-4 p.m. We encourage one representative per manufacturing company attend this idea sharing conversation!Non-NARMS member broker companies $995 USD per company registration of non-NARMS member broker companies; plus $125 USD per person, company employee/spouse/guest Non-NARMS member broker companies are encouraged to join NARMS International to realize considerable registration savings After May 7, 2010 or Chicago on-site conference registration: Manufacturer non-NARMS member companies Non-NARMS member broker companies |
Refund policy: Full company cancellations made prior to May 7 will be charged a $100/company and $50/per person handling fee with balance of registration fees reimbursed. After May 7, cancellations will be assessed handling fees of $250/company (if full company cancels) and $75/person.
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Agenda
Day One: May 18, 2010
IFBA Registration & Lounge 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Grand Ballroom (IV, V & VI), Level 2
IFBA Division Committee meeting 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gold Coast Room
Manufacturer Advisory Committee (MAC) Manufacturers’ Share Group) 1-4 p.m. Renaissance D, level 3
Joint IFBA/MAC General Session – State of the IFBA & Idea Share 4-5 p.m. Renaissance A-C, level 3
State of IFBA – IFBA Chair Jim Hall — Joined by MAC Chair Garrett Smith for Idea Share
Opening Night Reception 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. Grand Ballroom, (IV, V & VI) Level 2
Day Two: May 19, 2010
IFBA Registration & Lounge 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Grand Ballroom (IV, V & VI), Level 2
Breakfast available: 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
IFBA Education & Keynote Program – 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Grand Ballroom (I, II & III) Level 2
Keynote Presentation by: Dr. Brian Harris, “Father of Category Management” will discuss trends in the industry, the ‘next generation’ of category management, shopper marketing segmentation and recommendations on how to add value as a broker / manufacturer
B2B Scheduling Opportunities: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Light Lunch buffet offered: 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom (IV, V & VI), Level 2
Networking Reception 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom (IV, V & VI), Level 2
Day Three: May 20, 2010
IFBA Registration & Lounge 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Grand Ballroom (IV, V & VI)
Continental Breakfast available: 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
B2B Scheduling Opportunities: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Light Lunch buffet offered: 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom, (IV, V & VI), Level 2
Closing Reception: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom (IV, V & VI), Level 2
Hotel
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
1 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312.372.7200
Fax: 312.372.0093
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Be sure to book your hotel room as soon as possible in seeking group room block pricing, as available. After the IFBA room block is filled, reservations will be accepted on “space available” basis at prevailing hotel room rates. Absolute hotel cut-off date for Top to Top-available group block pricing is April 26, 2010. Standard rooms run $259/night; concierge rooms at $299/night; Executive Suites at $349/night and Riviera Suites at $399/night.
Hotel reservations available at 312.372.7200 or click here to book your hotel room now—
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chisr-renaissance-chicago-hotel/
Sponsorship
• Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $5,000
• Advertising in Conference program is at $1,000 per page or $600 per half page
• Meeting space rentals on level 3 for private B2B meetings run $400 per day (might substitute from needing sleeping room/meeting suite)
• For information, contact Ken McKenzie at kmckenzie@narms.com
International
If you are traveling into the United States for the IFBA Executive Business Conference, please check that you have all the required documents. Click on the banner below to go to the US State Department web site.
