Events

Don’t Miss Drinks & Networking at the Velocity Florida Meet Up

You are invited to our first event of 2023, the FREE Velocity Florida Meetup, on March 23, 2023. Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at the Funky Buddha Brewery. The networking event is designed to bring the private brand industry together over craft brew, cocktails, and conversation. There are no presentations or sales pitches, just a chance to get to know the Velocity Institute team and network. Funky Buddha Brewery 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 5:30-7:00 RSVP NOW See you in Florida. BE BOLD! Christopher

RSVP NOW for the Florida Meet Up

You are invited to our first event of 2023, the FREE Velocity Florida Meetup, on March 23, 2023. Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at the Funky Buddha Brewery. The networking event is designed to bring the private brand industry together over craft brew, cocktails, and conversation. There are no presentations or sales pitches, just a chance to get to know the Velocity Institute team and network. Funky Buddha Brewery 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 5:30-7:00 RSVP NOW See you in Florida. BE BOLD! Christopher

Save $300 with Velocity Conference Early Bird Tickets

Today we are excited to announce that tickets for the Velocity Conference + Innovation Expo 2023 in Charlotte, NC are officially on sale. EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Running May 16-18, 2023, Velocity will bring together industry leaders to BOLDLY accelerate the pace of change in the wake of Covid and uncover Retail-owned Brands’ potential to win. We bring together retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, agencies, solution providers, and everyone from the idea of the product to the moment the product hits the store shelf. The conference and innovation expo will include: 30+ keynote-level speakers (retail executives, thought leaders, solution

2023 Velocity Conference Tickets Now On Sale

Today we are excited to announce that tickets for the Velocity Conference + Innovation Expo 2023 in Charlotte, NC are officially on sale. EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Running May 16-18, 2023, Velocity will bring together industry leaders to BOLDLY accelerate the pace of change in the wake of Covid and uncover Retail-owned Brands’ potential to win. We bring together retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, agencies, solution providers, and everyone from the idea of the product to the moment the product hits the store shelf. The conference and innovation expo will include: 30+ keynote-level speakers (retail executives, thought leaders, solution

Join Velocity in Florida For Our First 2023 Meet Up

Please will join us for our first event of 2023 the FREE Velocity Florida Meetup, on March 23, 2023. Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at the Funky Buddha Brewery. This networking event is designed to bring the private brand industry together over craft brew, cocktails, and conversation. There are no presentations and no sales pitches just a chance to get to know the Velocity Institute team and network. Funky Buddha Brewery 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 5:30-7:00 RSVP NOW See you in Florida. BE

2023 Velocity Call for Speakers for Our Groundbreaking Events

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 one of our 2023 events. Our 2023 calendar includes 7 cities: Toronto, Canada, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Charlotte, North Carolina, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Austin, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, two Live Online Summits and the Vertex Awards. Speakers should inspire, entertain, and engage through interactive presentations or panels providing practical, actionable takeaways. Speakers will receive access to the entire event.

Join us in 2023 for Business Changing Events

Join us in 2023 for one of our business changing events. In the New Year the Velocity Institute is committed to growing retailer-owned brands. (private labels, private brands, store brands, own brands) through an expansion of our event and experiential offerings for 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

Velocity Announces Slate Of 2023 Events

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

Free Networking & Cocktails in Chicago This Monday Night!

Join myself and the Velocity Institute team for the final Meetup of 2022. The FREE networking event will be held in Chicago and is designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation. Kings is just steps away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center and the Kings Draft Room is the ideal spot to network. Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at Kings Dining & Entertainment

RSVP Now & Join us in Chicago for Drinks!

Join myself and the Velocity Institute team for the final Meetup of 2022. The FREE networking event will be held in Chicago and is designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation. Kings is just steps away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center and the Kings Draft Room is the ideal spot to network. Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at Kings Dining & Entertainment