Velocity Institute is a global industry association committed to growing retailer-owned brands. (private labels, private brands, store brands, own brands) announced an expansion of its event and experiential offerings for 2023. During today’s State of the Industry Virtual Summit Velocity Institute President, Christopher Durham unveiled the exciting things to come in 2023. The slate of events includes 7 cities: Toronto, Canada, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Charlotte, North Carolina, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Austin, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, and two Live Online Summits.

“In 2022 the Velocity Institute became the leader in the experiential event space, offering networking, learning, and engagement. In 2023, the Retail-owned Brand industry will not have to wait for a once-a-year gathering,” said Velocity Institute, President Christopher Durham. “We’re taking some of the best elements of live and virtual events and bringing it to industry significant experiences around the world.”

The 2023 slate of announcements from Velocity Institute includes:

Toronto Meetup

Toronto, Canada, 3.2.23

This intimate networking event is designed to bring the industry together over a craft beer or cocktail to reconnect and re-engage.

Fort Lauderdale Meetup

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 3.23.23

This intimate networking event is designed to bring the industry together over a craft beer or cocktail to reconnect and re-engage.

INNOVATE23

Virtual, 4.18.22

This 2-hour fast-paced FREE online event is hyper-focused on innovation. and Retail –owned Brands. Highlighting the strategies, processes, and emerging technology private brand retailers and manufacturers need to innovate and manage their brands and products.

Velocity Conference + Expo23

OMNI, Charlotte, North Carolina, 5.16-18.23

In 2023, our marque event the Velocity Institute Conference +Expo will feature an exclusive lineup of speakers from the world’s top retailers, as well as challengers and thought leaders. Each discusses cutting-edge strategy, branding, and insights.

Velocity will feature a curated Innovation Expo designed to highlight the solution partners and manufacturers driving the industry forward.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

10^th Anniversary Vertex Awards Celebration – North America

Charlotte, North Carolina, 5.17.23

Celebrate the winners of the 10^th Anniversary Vertex Awards at a ceremony in Charlotte, NC at the end of the day at the Velocity Conference + Expo.

10^th Anniversary Vertex Awards Celebration – Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 5.22.23

This event will bring the industry together in Amsterdam to celebrate the winners of the 10^th Anniversary Vertex Awards. Attendees will mix and mingle over cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres to accept trophies, network, and celebrate great design.

Velocity Sustainability Summit

Austin, Texas, 9.27-28.23

Our goal is to ask questions and challenge existing answers – about sustainable packaging, equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing – and we are not the only curious ones. The fourth annual Sustainability Summit is a day to find the answers that help you get closer to what “sustainable” means to you and your customers. And how it can create loyalty, differentiation, and profitability

The conference will feature an exclusive lineup of the brightest retail executives and most influential sustainability leaders for a unique look into the pressing challenges, emerging trends, and significant opportunities sustainability presents for retailers and their brands.

Velocity BOLD BASH

Chicago, Illinois, 11.13.23

End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation.

Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at Kings Dining & Entertainment Rosemont steps away from the PLMA Trade Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY23

Virtual, 12.14.23

This 2-hour fast-paced FREE online event will dive deep into the current state of the private brand industry. Presentations and panels will include insights from exclusive consumer and industry research as well as executive insights from retailers, manufacturers, and solution partners.

Sponsorships/Exhibits and Speaking Slots are now available for all events