Events
Register Now for Velocity Institute’s Design 2022 Summit
Join us for our exciting slate of in person and virtual events three virtual events each laser focused on private brand: DESIGN 2022, TECH 2022 and STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2022, The Sustainability Summit in Cincinnati and in person Meet Ups in Boston, Minneapolis and Chicago to round out an exciting slate of seven events to close out 2022. The first virtual Summit is DESIGN 2022, August 18, 2022, 2:00-4:00 PM EST REGISTER FOR ALL THE EVENTS DESIGN 2022 Featuring Vertex Award Winners August 18, 2022 | 2:00-4:00 PM EST REGISTRATION: FREE This 2-hour, fast-paced
Drinks on us in Minneapolis, Boston and Chicago!
Please join us for three exciting in person Velocity Institute Meetups. These FREE networking events will be held in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Boston and are designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations. We welcome all private brand executives from Retailers, Manufacturers & Solutions Partners to come together, connect and grow. MINNEAPOLIS Meetup August 25, 2022 THE LOCAL 5:30-7:30pm The iconic Irish pub The Local has been pouring whiskey since 1997, and there’s no better place to gather the industry. RSVP Now! BOSTON Meetup September 15 DISTRICT HALL 5:30-7:30pm District Hall near the Boston Seaport is the
Register Now for Velocity Institute’s 3 Groundbreaking Virtual Events.
Today I am excited to announce 3 groundbreaking new virtual events designed to bring the Velocity Institute members and the entire private brand industry together. The three new virtual events are laser focused on private brand: DESIGN 2022, TECH 2022 and STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2022 join The Sustainability Summit in Cincinnati and in person Meet Ups in Boston, Minneapolis and Chicago to round out an exciting slate of seven events to close out 2022.REGISTER FOR ALL THE EVENTS Details on the Virtual Events DESIGN 2022 Featuring Vertex Award Winners August 18, 2022 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Network & Connect at A Velocity Institute Meetup in Minneapolis, Boston and Chicago!
Over the next week, we will open registration for an unmatched set of events designed to bring the Velocity Institute members and the entire private brand industry together. The announcements will include both in-person and virtual events purpose-built to create unparalleled opportunities to network, engage, learn and grow. Today I am excited to announce the first three of those events our Velocity Institute Meetups. These FREE networking events will be held in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Boston and are designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations. Please join me as we host private brand executives from Retailers,
Velocity Institute Announces 3 Groundbreaking Virtual Events.
Today I am excited to announce 3 groundbreaking new virtual events designed to bring the Velocity Institute members and the entire private brand industry together. The three new virtual events are laser focused on private brand: DESIGN 2022, TECH 2022 and STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2022 join The Sustainability Summit and Meet Ups in Boston, Minneapolis and Chicago to round out an exciting slate of seven events to close out 2022. The list of Velocity Institute events includes: Sustainability Summit - Cincinnati, OH, October 18-19, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS Meet Up (Networking Event), August 25, 2022, The Local BOSTON Meet Up (Networking
Join Velocity Institute for Meetups in Minneapolis, Boston and Chicago!
Over the next week, we will open registration for an unmatched set of events designed to bring the Velocity Institute members and the entire private brand industry together. The announcements will include both in-person and virtual events purpose-built to create unparalleled opportunities to network, engage, learn and grow. Today I am excited to announce the first three of those events our Velocity Institute Meetups. These FREE networking events will be held in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Boston and are designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations. Please join me as we host private brand executives from Retailers,
Sustainability Summit 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 in sustainability? If so, we invite you to speak at the 2022 Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit October 18-19, 2022. The 2022 Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit will bring the excitement of live in person events back with a gathering in Cincinnati, Ohio. The goal of the Summit is to ask questions and challenge existing answers – about sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing, and authentic marketing –
Velocity Conference 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 16-18, 2022. The theme of the much anticipated return to in person events will be "BE BOLD - THE FUTURE IS NOW." Speakers should inspire, entertain, and engage through interactive presentations or panels providing practical, actionable takeaways. Speakers will receive access to
Velocity Conference Announces Return to In-Person in May
After two long years of pandemic-driven live event cancellations, I am excited to officially announce our marque event the Velocity Conference and Innovation Expo will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Running May 16-18, 2022, at the Charlotte, Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Velocity will be the first Retail Brand (private brand) event in North America to return to an in-person event. Velocity will bring together industry leaders to BOLDLY accelerate the pace of change in the wake of Covid and uncover private brands’ potential to win. With exclusive speakers from top retailers, as well
ECRM’s Virtual Global Market: Spring Buying Days Return
This week ECRM announced its virtual 2022 Global Market: Spring Buying Days will take place March 28 to April 1. The product sourcing event will once again bring together buyers and product suppliers from around the world to meet virtually this spring. The includes retailers managing their brands and private brand manufacturers. The launch follows last year's two Global Markets, during which 2,460 buyers and 2,300 brands gathered to connect and engage around product discovery and education virtually. More than 3,300 meetings were held, and participants also were able to gain actionable insights from 47 educational sessions.










