Events

100 Early Bird Velocity Conference tickets are available now…

Velocity Conference ticket prices go up on March 31, 2024 Velocity Institute Conference + Expo May 13-15 in Charlotte, NC. We couldn’t wait to share the good news: Velocity is back! The Velocity Institute’s annual conference will take place May 13-15 in Uptown Charlotte, NC at the Sheraton Hotel. There’s exciting news to come (including a killer lineup of speakers), so stay tuned and grab your Early Bird ticket now. The first $100 people to purchase Velocity tickets will save up to $200! These will go fast, so grab one while you can. REGISTER NOW!

Unveiling the Future: Velocity’s Private Brand + AI Summit Now ON DEMAND!

WATCH NOW! What a journey it's been at the Velocity Private Brand + AI Summit 2024! We're buzzing with excitement to share some game-changing news with you all. Drumroll, please... All the mind-blowing presentations from the summit are officially LIVE on the Velocity YouTube channel! Yep, you heard that right – it's time to dive headfirst into a treasure trove of cutting-edge insights and revolutionary ideas. The AI Revolution: Private Brand’s New Frontier First off, a massive shoutout to all the rock stars who made this virtual summit a roaring success! Our speakers took us on an exhilarating ride

Private Brand + AI Virtual Summit Starts In 7 Days – REGISTER NOW!

REGISTER NOW! FEBRUARY 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Join us for the FREE online summit to explore AI and its potential uses and pitfalls for private brands and retail. Presentations will include AI trailblazers, apologists, analysts, and thought leaders. Retailer-owned Brands are at an inflection point with AI. Retail executives no longer consider AI the future but are asking their teams how they’ll deliver AI to be smarter, faster, and more customer-centric. Join us to hear from industry thought leaders and challengers to learn where the industry is going and how retail and its brands

Velocity Conference 24 Call for Speakers

Are you or is there someone in your organization who is an experienced and dynamic speaker who can help retail and private brand professionals develop strategies, skills, and a mindset that drives private brand excellence? If so, we invite you to speak at the Velocity Conference + Innovation Expo when it returns to Charlotte, NC on May 13-15, 2024. Speakers should inspire, entertain, and engage through interactive presentations or panels providing practical, actionable takeaways. Speakers will receive access to the entire event. This is not a paid speaking opportunity. Preference will be given to working retail executives that wish

Velocity Conference + Expo Booths Now Available

The Velocity Conference + Expo will be held May 13-15, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel + Conference Center in Charlotte, NC. The conference will present Executives from the world's largest retailers, thought leaders, and solution partners delivering actionable insights into the future of private brands. Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze packages are available. Build your private brand business and increase your brand awareness with a sponsorship. Packages may include expo booths, in-event and online branding, social media, event tickets, sampling, and speaking on the Velocity Stage! REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE The Expo is

Register Today for the Velocity Private Brand + AI Virtual Summit – FREE

REGISTER NOW! FEBRUARY 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Join us for the FREE online summit to explore AI and its potential uses and pitfalls for private brands and retail. Presentations will include AI trailblazers, apologists, analysts, and thought leaders. Retailer-owned Brands are at an inflection point with AI. Retail executives no longer consider AI the future but are asking their teams how they’ll deliver AI to be smarter, faster, and more customer-centric. Join us to hear from industry thought leaders and challengers to learn where the industry is going and how retail and its brands

Velocity Institute Announces 2024 Events

As we begin 2024, the Velocity Institute has planned a record-setting ten events in the United States, Europe, and Online. The Velocity Institute is the Retailer-owned Brand association dedicated to bringing together private brand industry executives to connect, share knowledge, and explore topics and solutions tailored to growing the industry. Sponsorships and Booths are now available for all 2024 events. Build your private brand business and increase brand awareness with a sponsorship. Packages include in-event and online branding, social media, event tickets, sampling, and speaking on the Velocity Stage! The groundbreaking 2024 agenda includes: Velocity Private Brand +

VELOCITY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2024

OCTOBER 22-23, 2024 HYATT REGENCY | PHOENIX, ARIZONA THE PRIVATE BRAND SUSTAINABILITY EVENT The Velocity Sustainability Summit is now in its Fifth Edition and brings together executives and leaders from the Retailer-owned Brand (private brand) and Sustainability industries who are leading the way towards change. Over the last five years, it has become apparent that the only way forward is to work together. It is a call to action, and achieving a greener future in isolation is simply impossible. All facets, including retailer commitments, cutting-edge technology, and traceability tools, must work

VELOCITY BOLD BASH 2024

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 | 6:00 - 8:00 CST JOE'S LIVE ROSEMONT5441 PARK PLACE, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation. A BIGGER & BETTER BOLD BASH! Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at Joe’s Lve steps away from the PLMA Trade Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center. New for this year Bold Awards ceremony honoring the Boldest 2024 Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners, Innovators & Champions Live Band Expanded Sponsorship OpportunitiesThe ultimate "presenting"

VELOCITY EUROPE 2024

VELOCITY EUROPE THE FUTURE OF RETAILER-OWNED BRANDS SUMMIT a FREE virtual event JUNE 27, 2024 | 14:00 - 17:00 This fast-paced FREE online event will explore the future of Retailer-owned Brands (private brand / private label / store brand) in Europe. Presentations and panels will feature retailers, manufacturers, and solution partners discussing the industry today and the opportunities for the future. WHO'S SPEAKING Join us to hear Retail-owned Brand Executives and thought leaders share trends, insights, stories, and experiences. Here’s a preview of some of our featured speakers!

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