Independent College Bookstore Association

Illinois Association of College Stores Annual Meeting
2018-10-15 08:00 - 2018-10-16 17:00 UTC | Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL, 60150, United States
The 2018 Illinois Association of College Stores Annual Meeting will be held October 15-16 at Kishwaukee College. Attendees will be staying at the Hampton Inn in DeKalb. More information can be found on the IACS website.
ICBA Membership Director Sonda Reinartz will be there, so be sure to visit the ICBA booth and say hello!

NACAS C3X 2018 Annual Conference & Expo
2018-10-14 08:00 - 2018-10-17 17:00 | Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, 32819, United States
C3X convenes leaders from more than 700 higher education institutions and nearly 200 NACAS Business Partners to showcase the most inclusive and modern perspective of how auxiliary services enrich the campus experience. The Conference includes education and an expo. ICBA will be exhibiting and speaking at this event. Stop by our booth and say hello to ICBA CEO Jon Bibo, or attend his session:
Tuesday, October 16, 9:30-10AM
Independent Innovation: How Independent College Stores are Expanding Programs & Services
Today's diverse campus stakeholders expect more from their college store than books and sweatshirts. Independent college stores are driving a number of innovative programs, products, & services to support the mission and strategic plan of their institutions while becoming more exciting retail destinations. By focusing on areas such as student success, affordability, social responsibility, trend-right products, & a higher-than-ever level of service, independent stores are changing perceptions and contributing more than ever to the campuses they serve. This session will provide a series of examples of how college stores are innovating in-store, online, & on campus to be more relevant and more effective as resources for all campus stakeholders.
Learn more about the event on the NACAS website.

Rocky Mountain Skyline Annual Meeting
2018-10-09 08:00 - 2018-10-11 17:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Hotel Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
This year's Rocky Mountain Skyline Annual Meeting will take place in Loveland, CO from October 9th to 11th. ICBA Vice President Programs & Servives Paula Haerr will be there and leading a session on Visual Merchandising. Visit us at the ICBA booth!

Michigan Association of College Stores Fall Meeting
2018-10-07 08:00 - 2018-10-09 17:00 | DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center, Holland, MI, 650 E 24th St, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
The Michigan Association of College Stores Fall Meeting will bring together MACS members for educational programming, networking, and a trade show that will give them the opportunity to meet with current and potential vendor partners. You can view more information and an agenda on the MACS website.
ICBA CEO Jon Bibo and ICBA Vendor Programs Coordinator Marc Smith will be at the meeting and managing our booth at the trade show. Stop by and say hello!

Ohio Association of College Stores Annual Meeting
2018-10-03 08:00 - 2018-10-05 17:00 | University of Dayton River Campus, 1700 South Patterson Boulevard, Kettering, OH, 45409, United States
The theme for the 2018 OACS Annual Meeting is "Soaring to New Heights: Retail Success in a Changing Environment." Features of this year's meeting include:

Inclusive Access, OER & OhioLINK
IndiCo update with Bob Walton
Special Gues Chad Willett
General Merchandise Trends with ICBA's own Paula Haerr!

Learn more about the meeting on the OACS website.
ICBA will also be an exhibitor at this meeting, so be sure to stop by and say hi to Paula.

Campus Stores Connect -- Mid-States 2018
2018-10-01 08:00 - 2018-10-03 17:00 | Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass St,, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Campus Stores Connect—Mid-States is a collaboration between the Mid-States Association of College Stores and NACS. The goals of the event are to enhance the value and impact of education and networking at the local level for stores and vendors. You can learn more and register on the event website.

ICBA CEO Jon Bibo and ICBA Membership Director Sonda Reinartz will be attending this meeting, so stop by the ICBA booth and say hello!

Shop.org
2018-09-12 08:00 - 2018-09-14 17:00 | The Venetian Las Vegas, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Join ICBA at this year's Shop.org show in Las Vegas. The show highlights the latest trends in digital retail, ecommerce, and cutting-edge analytics that give retailers a competitive advantage in recruiting, engaging, and retaining customers and, of course, in growing sales. The Conference is part trade show, part networking event, and part education programming. It gives a good roadmap of what the future holds for retailers who want to use technology to improve their businesses. Date and time of ICBA gathering at the Show is TBD.

Las Vegas Market
2018-07-29 08:00 - 2018-08-02 17:00 | Las Vegas Market, 475 S Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
The Las Vegas Market show focuses on a range of gift, furniture, and home decor,and is a great place to see what the major trends are in color, design, patterns, and products. ICBA will be hosting a gathering for Members who are attending this show and/or the ASD Market Show. Location and time TBD.

ASD Market Week
2018-07-29 08:00 - 2018-08-01 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
ASD Maket week is a comprehensive B2B trade show that brings together a wide variety of retail merchandise to create one efficient shopping experience. 45,000 buyers from more than 90 countries attend each year, making this a trade show where any buyer can find unique merchandise to set their store apart.
If you're planning to attend, catch up with us for food and drinks. Location and time TBD.

Internet Retailer Conference
2018-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | McCormick Place West, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE) is a one-stop-shop for all of your e-retail needs, showcasing what your business needs to stay ahead of your competition. IRCE offers more than 130 educational sessions covering a wide range of topics and trends, so you can pick and choose based on your needs. This Conference is great for store marketers and leadership to attend. Catch up with ICBA on the evening of the 7th - location and time TBD.

Global Retailing Conference
2018-04-18 08:00 - 2018-04-20 17:00 | Westin La Paloma Resort, 3800 E Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
The Global Retailing Conference is held in conjunction with the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing at the University of Arizona, and brings together individuals and organizations who want to stay informed on and successfully navigate today's retail landscape. Every year, the event features cutting-edge Retail Technologists, Brand Strategists, Thought Leaders, and an expert lineup of CEOs. Speakers at this year's Conference include senior executives from companies such as Samsung, Hilton, Google, Walmart, Walgreens, Alibaba, Macy's, Nestle, Neiman Marcus, and many more.
This conference is a great opportunity to learn what some of the largest retailers are doing to maintain their competitive edge. It's also a great chance to network with Debby Shively and her talented team at the University of Arizona BookStores.

CACS Spring Showcase
2018-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
Hear from CEO Jon Bibo at this year's CACS Spring Showcase! He'll be leading a session on Tips & Strategies for Building Healthy Supplier Partnerships. The CACS Spring Showcase is a one-day table-top show presented by CACS and its Vendors for General Merchandise buyers. It also provides professional development opportunities for stores.

ICBA Annual Retail Conference & PRIMEtime
2018-02-13 - 2018-02-15 | Anaheim, Anaheim, CA, United States

Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show (SLTS)
2018-01-23 - 2018-01-25 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Note: ICBA-sponsored cocktail party/networking event (Date & Time TBD)

Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
2018-01-09 - 2018-01-12 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Textbook Affordability Conference (TAC)
2017-11-10 - 2017-11-12 | Georgia Tech Student Center, Atlanta, GA, United States

California Association of College Stores Professional Development Conference & Expo
2017-11-06 - 2017-11-10 | Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, United States

NACAS CX Annual Conference & Expo
2017-11-05 - 2017-11-08 | The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Northwest College Bookstore Association Annual Meeting
2017-10-24 - 2017-10-26 | Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA, United States

Southwest College Bookstore Association Fall Meeting
2017-10-21 - 2017-10-23 | DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria, Dallas, TX, United States
Note: ICBA Education Session TBD

Ohio & Michigan Associations Joint Meetings and Trade Show
2017-10-08 - 2017-10-10 | Ann Arbor Marriott at Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti, MI, United States
Note: ICBA Education Session Re: Vendor Relations

Rocky Mountain Skyline Bookstore Association Fall Meeting
2017-10-03 - 2017-10-05 | Hilton Loveland Hotel Conference Center & Spa, Loveland, CO, United States

Mid-States Association of College Stores Annual Conference and Trade Show
2017-10-01 - 2017-10-04 | Embassy Suites Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, United States

ICBA Networking Event @ Shop.org
2017-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | TBD, United States

Shop.Org eCommerce Conference & Trade Show
2017-09-25 - 2017-09-27 | LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Note: ICBA-sponsored cocktail party/networking event on Sept 26 (6:30-8:00)

ICBA Networking Event @ ASD Market Week
2017-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | TBD, United States

ASD Marketweek Trade Show
2017-07-30 - 2017-08-02 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Note: ICBA-sponsored cocktail party/networking event on July 30 (6:30-8:00)

ICBA Breakout Session @ the D&H Back-to School Show
2017-06-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Station, Lancaster, PA, United States

D&H Distributing Back-to-School Show
2017-06-21 - 2017-06-23 | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Station, Lancaster, PA, United States
Note: ICBA Member-only Breakout Session on June 21 (3:00 - 5:00)
