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FEBRUARY 3-6, 2020    |    HILTON EL CONQUISTADOR

Tucked away amongst the mountains, we'll be enjoying some time learning and connecting under the sun at the Hilton El Conquistador in Tucson this February. In honor of our location and the community spirit of ICBA, our ICBA 2020 Conference theme is "Discovering New Horizons." With the landscape of the industry ever evolving, there are challenges ahead but also great opportunities for innovation. Together, we can address these challenges, collaborate, and find solutions that will help us thrive. Adventure awaits you this February in Tucson, and we hope you'll join us!

ICBA 2020 PRELIMINARY AGENDA

The schedules for both Store Attendees and Exhibitors will be updated regularly, so be sure to check this page for the newest version. We'll also share updates on our Facebook page and in The Independent.

NEW THIS YEAR

  • Course Materials Buyer Scholarships

    For the first time in ICBA's history, we're offering Buyer Scholarships in the Course Materials track! ICBA has long offered Buyer Scholarships, worth about $1095 each, in multiple General Merchandise tracks. Thanks to a successful year of Membership and Vendor Partner growth, we're now able to offer scholarships for Course Materials Buyers. NOTE: The Course Materials Institute (CMI) requires a separate event registration. Scholarships are for the Course Materials buying track of the ICBA Conference, February 3-6.

  • Additional PRIMEtime Meetings for Supplies & Course Materials Buyers

    The Supplies and Course Materials tracks now feature additional PRIMEtime meetings on Thursday morning. Changes to Thursday morning (February 6) are outlined below:

    • Supplies Track
      • Morning PRIMEtime Vendor Meetings: 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
      • Open Order Writing time: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
      • Supply Workshop & Education Programming: 1:00 PM-4:30 PM
    • Course Materials Track
      • Morning PRIMEtime Vendor Meetings: 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
      • Business Encounters & Education Programming: 9:45 AM-4:30 PM

ICBA 2020 FEATURED SPEAKERS

Algernon Callier

Algernon Callier

Algernon Callier

Consulting Innovation Practitioner, Platypus Labs

Al currently serves as a Consulting Innovation Practitioner with Platypus Labs, a leader in corporate training and consulting focusing on unlocking innovation and creativity in organizations.

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Paul Erickson Management One

Paul Erickson

Paul Erickson

Director of Sales & Marketing, Management One Inc.

Paul Erickson has served retail clients throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Phil Hill

Phil Hill

Publisher, PhilOnEdTech Blog & Partner, MindWires, LLC.

As a market analyst, Phil has analyzed the growth of technology-enabled change for educational institutions, uncovering and describing the major trends and implications for the broader market.

Read more. . .

Jared Pearlman, Verba

Jared Pearlman

Jared Pearlman

Vice President, Product and Operations, Verba | VitalSource

Jared Pearlman is Vice President, Product and Operations, Verba | VitalSource, and co-founder of Verba Software. He grew up in Southern California, and went to high school with Verba co-founder, Ryan Petersen.

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Ryan Petersen

Ryan Petersen

Vice President, General Manager, Verba | VitalSource

Ryan Petersen, General Manager, Verba | VitalSource, helped found Verba Software with his high school friend, Jared Pearlman, and their Harvard classmate, Mike Regalie.

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Suzanne Powers

Suzanne Powers

Global Chief Strategy Officer, McCann Worldgroup

Suzanne is responsible for the strategic development of McCann Worldgroup and its clients across all brands, regions and agencies.

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Sarah Quinlan

Sarah Quinlan

Sarah Quinlan

Managing Director, The Carolantic Fund

Sarah Quinlan has been a macro economic advisor to C-Suite executives from financial institutions, merchants, and governments.

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Toby Southgate

Toby Southgate

Toby Southgate

Chief Growth Officer, McCann Worldgroup

Toby leads McCann Worldgroup's integrated growth function, working in partnership with Suzanne Powers and the global strategy team to advise clients at the intersection of business and brand strategy.

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Ken Wincko

Ken Wincko

Ken Wincko

VP of Marketing, Barnes & Noble College

Ken Wincko is the VP of Marketing at Barnes & Noble College, where he leads the company’s B2B and consumer marketing programs on behalf of its partner schools.

Read more. . .

ICBA 2020 EXHIBITORS

ICBA 2020 is a great opportunity to connect with current and future potential partners! To help you prepare, download the ICBA 2020 Exhibitor List. Buyers will meet with Exhibitors in their tracks in a round robin rotation, but if you're not in a buying track (or you want to visit exhibitors outside of your track), this list is a great way to plan for Open House Preview Night. During Open House Preview Night on Tuesday, February 4, you'll be able to informally browse all the exhibit areas.

ICBA PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTE

2020 Course Materials Institute

Course Materials Institute (CMI)

Conducted in the days immediately preceding the ICBA Conference (February 2-3), ICBA Institutes are a comprehensive, immersive examination into a pressing industry topic. This year's ICBA Institute is the Course Materials Institute (CMI). The CMI will feature 9+ hours of intense programming on multiple aspects of Course Materials buying, including sourcing, financial management, campus outreach, publisher relations, digital content, and more.

Registration cost: $399

ICBA 2020 DESTINATION

Hilton El Conquistador
10000 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-544-1224

The Hilton El Conquistador spans 80 acres and features beautiful mountain views, five outdoor swimming pools, a spa and wellness center, dozens of weekly activities, and golf and tennis nearby. They also serve acclaimed and authentic Southwestern cuisine.

The El Conquistador is our host hotel and, with the exception of the opening night reception on the University of Arizona campus, will be where all ICBA events are held. 

ROOM RESERVATIONS

Due to the popularity of the ICBA Conference, there are four options when booking your room for ICBA 2020: The Hilton El Conquistador (our host hotel), and three overflow hotels: the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort, and the Omni Tucson National Resort. The Hilton El Conquistador, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, and Westward Look Wyndham are nearly full. If you cannot reserve a room at those hotels, please check the Omni. Details for all four hotels are below.

Hilton El Conquistador Room

Hilton El Conquistador

Accommodations for ICBA 2020 include:

  • ICBA Room Rate of $199 per night (inclusive of $25 daily resort fee)

  • Standard King OR 2 Queen Beds

  • Free In-Room WiFi

Rate offered from January 30 - February 9, 2020
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Please note: The ICBA rate is available until January 9, 2020 at 5 PM MST.

OVERFLOW HOTELS

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

The Fairfield Inn is located a half mile from the Hilton. Shuttles will be available at various times throughout the conference to move our attendees between the Fairfield and the El Conquistador.

The ICBA room rate at the Fairfield Inn is $169 plus tax. 

Rate offered from February 2 - February 6, 2020

Please note: The ICBA rate is available until Friday January 3, 2020 at 5 PM MST.

Westward Look Wyndham

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort

The Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort is located 5.2 miles from the Hilton. Shuttles will be available at various times throughout the conference to move our attendees between the Wyndham and the El Conquistador.

The ICBA room rate at the Wyndham Grand Resort is $199 plus tax, inclusive of resort fee. 

Omni Tucson

Omni Tucson National Resort

The Omni Tucson National Resort is located 7.4 miles from the Hilton. Shuttles will be available at various times throughout the conference to move our attendees between the Omni and the El Conquistador.

The ICBA room rate at the Omni Tucson National Resort is $199 plus tax, inclusive of resort fee. 

TRANSPORTATION

The Hilton El Conquistador is about 45 minutes from the Tucson International Airport. An Uber or Lyft will cost $38-$55, depending on the time of day and the type of ride you request.

A shuttle service will be provided between the Hilton El Conquistador and the overflow hotels during the event. A shuttle schedule is coming soon.

THANK YOU, PLATINUM CONFERENCE PARTNER!

THANK YOU, GOLD CONFERENCE PARTNERS!