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The ICBA Conference is the place to be to exchange ideas, meet potential new partners, and learn from experts who can help you achieve your goals.

Registration is underway for the ICBA 2025 Conference & PRIMEtime at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Feb 2-7, 2025. See Conference details & register HERE

ABOUT THE ICBA CONFERENCE & PRIMEtime

We are not your average conference.

The ICBA Conference is known for its industry-leading professional development, exclusive institutional store networking and collaboration, and dynamic round-robin Buyer and Vendor meetings we call PRIMEtime. Watch the video below for a one-minute, quick overview of all that the ICBA Conference has to offer.

EDUCATION 

The ICBA Conference provides in-depth, relevant, and actionable education that addresses the pressing issues facing our industry today, while offering a platform to initiate solutions. Sessions touch on the strategic and technical aspects of General Merchandising, Course Materials, Sales and Marketing, HR, Operations, eCommerce, and more. Speakers include a range of industry experts and store leaders. The annual ICBA Innovators session showcases how our Member Stores are successfully innovating and navigating our evolving industry.

PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING

The ICBA Conference is a chance for ICBA Members to connect, discuss common challenges, and develop shared solutions. The Conference offers several opportunities for both formal and informal networking. Store2Store discussions, Buyer2Buyer Smartest Thing discussions, and Marketer2Marketer discussions provide a forum to explore important topics, trends, and challenges with stores of a similar size or with fellow Buyers or Marketers.

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VENDOR MEETINGS - ICBA CONFERENCE

SCHEDULED VENDOR MEETINGS 

Members and Vendors have the opportunity to meet and explore partnership opportunities at the ICBA PRIMEtime event, the Retail Innovation Showcase, and our VisionTalk strategic sessions.

ICBA's PRIMEtime allows Buyers and Vendors to interact in a dynamic round-robin format. These meetings are an opportunity to discuss new products, explore promotions and marketing opportunities, and negotiate and place orders. 

LEARN MORE

Curious to know more about the ICBA Conference experience from a Member Store or Exhibitor perspective?

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PAST ICBA CONFERENCE LOCATIONS

2001    Colorado Springs, Colorado
2002    Tucson, Arizona
2003    San Antonio, Texas
2004    San Diego, California
2005    Las Vegas, Nevada
2006    Orlando, Florida
2007    San Antonio, Texas
2008    Destin, Florida

2009    Scottsdale, Arizona
2010    San Antonio, Texas
2011    Henderson, Nevada
2012    Fort Myers, Florida
2013    Bellevue, Washington
2014    New Orleans, Louisiana
2015    San Diego, California
2016    Orlando, Florida

2017    Las Vegas, Nevada
2018    Anaheim, California
2019    Jacksonville, Florida
2020   Tucson, Arizona
2021   Virtual
2022   Orlando, Florida & Virtual
2023   Las Vegas, Nevada
2024   Denver, Colorado

We'll see you at the ICBA 2025 Conference & PRIMEtime:
the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Feb 2-7, 2025 in Chicago!

QUESTIONS?
Contact us at 800.888.9222 or Office@ICBAinc.com