Tri-State Bookstores 2022 Annual Conference
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07 | Holiday Inn Duluth-Downtown, 200 West First Street, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Duluth is the site for the 2023 Tri-State Annual Conference, June 5-7, 2023, including a college store tour. ICBA CEO Jon Bibo will be there at the Meeting and Trade Show and will present a session. Stay tuned for details!

ICBA Buyer Trip - Atlanta Apparel Market
2023-06-07 - 2023-06-09 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Take advantage of market-only specials along with making connections with retail experts and finding areas to better your business. There are three different Buyer trip opportunities through June and July, with each of these ICBA Buyer experiences including the following:

ICBA will host a Pre-Market 30-minute Webinar with participating Buyers.
ICBA will host Buyers (space limited) with on-site market overview, ICBA Buyer Networking, and a coordinated tour to nurture product categories, plus more.
IMC is pleased to provide 1-2 nights complimentary hotel (depending on the market).

There are limited space and incentives - contact Denise Walsh at DeniseWalsh@ICBAinc.com by April 24 to reserve a spot for ICBA's Atlanta Apparel Buyer Trip.

S2S Networking Discussions - Sales $4M - $10M
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Store Leaders, learn and share with your ICBA Community peers as we talk about successes, challenges, and trends in store operations. This is your time, and you get to drive the networking discussion! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations.
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

S2S Networking Discussions - Sales $10M+
2023-06-07 13:00 - 14:00

S2S Networking Discussions - Community Colleges
2023-06-07 15:00 - 16:00
Store Leaders, learn and share with your ICBA Community of peers as we talk about successes, challenges, and trends in store operations. You get to drive the networking discussion, so ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations - this is your time!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

S2S Networking Discussions - Stores Up to $4M
2023-06-08 11:00 - 12:00

Marketer2Marketer Networking Discussion
2023-06-08 13:00 - 14:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things Marketing! Ask questions and share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2023
2023-06-13 09:00 - 2023-06-15 15:00 | McCormick Place South, 2301 S King Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The ICBA Team heads to the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, held from June 13 - 15 at McCormick Place in Chicago - ICBA will be there on Thu 6/15, checking out what’s new and what’s next in retail innovation. Member Stores, if you’ll be attending, look us up as this is in our hometown of Chicago – we’d love to catch up in person! Reach us at Office[at]ICBAinc.com.
Expo Hall access is free for retailers! Register and get show information.

B2B Networking Discussions - Apparel/Gifts-1
2023-06-20 11:00 - 12:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Apparel & Gifts, what's hot, what's new, and more! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. Members, you drive the networking discussion! This is the second of two calls on Apparel/Gifts.
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - Tech Products
2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community of Buyers as we talk about all things Tech! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - Course Materials-1 IA/EA
2023-06-20 15:00 - 16:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Course Materials, including IA & EA. Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - Supplies
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Supplies! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - General Books
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about General trade books! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - Apparel/Gifts-2
2023-06-21 15:00 - 16:00

B2B Networking Discussions - Course Materials-2 General
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things general Course Materials! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see registration link below.

Networking Discussions - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2023-06-22 13:00 - 14:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI). Ask questions & share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

Name Image Likeness Networking Discussion
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about the fascinating topic of Name Image Likeness! Ask questions and share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

ICBA Buyer Trip - Atlanta Gift Market
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-16 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Take advantage of market-only specials along with making connections with retail experts and finding areas to better your business. There are three different Buyer trip opportunities through June and July, with each of these ICBA Buyer experiences including the following:

ICBA will host a Pre-Market 30-minute Webinar with participating Buyers.
ICBA will host Buyers (space limited) with on-site market overview, ICBA Buyer Networking, and a coordinated tour to nurture product categories, plus more.
IMC is pleased to provide 1-2 nights complimentary hotel (depending on the market).

There are limited space and incentives - contact Denise Walsh at DeniseWalsh@ICBAinc.com by May 15 to reserve a spot for ICBA's Atlanta Gift Market Buyer Trip.

Atlanta Gift Market 2025
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-18 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Make connections with retail experts and your ICBA Buyer peers--and find areas to better your business!
Contact Denise at ICBA for details, DeniseWalsh[at]ICBAinc.com.

NACUBO 2023 Annual Meeting
2023-07-15 10:00 - 2023-07-18 10:00 | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Dr., Orlando, FL, 32821
ICBA will exhibit and speak at the annual meeting of National Association of College and University Business Officers. On Monday, July 17, ICBA CEO Jon Bibo delivers the Monday TECHTalk “Driving the Affordability of Course Materials to Support Student Success.” Jon speaks from 1:35PM - 2:05PM on Mon, July 17. Jon will share the latest data on how new Inclusive Access and Equitable Access Course Materials Programs are developing and succeeding at institutions of all types and sizes, while preserving academic freedom for faculty. This is the second year of ICBA’s participation as we believe in the importance of connecting on important topics with Business Officers here and at other business/auxiliary service events such as NACAS.
NACUBO Expo Hall hours:
Sunday, July 16: 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Monday, July 17: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

ICBA Buyer Trip - Las Vegas Gift Market
2023-07-30 - 2023-08-02 | Las Vegas Market, 475 S Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Take advantage of market-only specials along with making connections with retail experts and finding areas to better your business. There are three different Buyer trip opportunities through June and July, with each of these ICBA Buyer experiences including the following:

ICBA will host a Pre-Market 30-minute Webinar with participating Buyers.
ICBA will host Buyers (space limited) with on-site market overview, ICBA Buyer Networking, and a coordinated tour to nurture product categories, plus more.
IMC is pleased to provide 1-2 nights complimentary hotel (depending on the market).

There are limited space and incentives - contact Denise Walsh at DeniseWalsh@ICBAinc.com by May 22 to reserve a spot.

Webinar: Federal and State Higher Ed Policy Update, hosted by NACS
2023-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
In this webinar available for both NACS Members as well as ICBA Members and other aligned associations, the government relations staff of NACS will provide a comprehensive analysis of the key recent federal and state policy activities and what impact those results will likely have on campus stores, course materials, higher education. Thanks to NACS for this webinar and to its VP of Government Relations Rich Hershman, who will provide the update as well as take Q&A.
ICBA Members, if you don't see the registration link below, check that you are logged in. (You may need to create a login for the NACS registration site.)

ICBA Vendor Spotlight
2023-09-27 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for this ICBA Vendor Spotlight with Premier Annual Vendor Partners (AVPs) across several supplier categories: Gifts/Insignia, Food/Beverage, Apparel, Course Materials! We'll be joined by Redshelf, molly&you, ZooZatz, and LXG!
Buyers - get all the facts, trends, and answers to your questions! When logged in to your Member Dashboard, you will see the registration link for the webinar below!

Middle Atlantic College Stores 2023 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-03 | The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA, 16803, United States
Catch up with ICBA at the 2023 Middle Atlantic College Stores Annual Meeting & Trade Show! ICBA CEO Jon Bibo speaks on multiple subjects including: What's Hot, Making Sure Your "M&M's" are Delicious, and Building a Winning Assortment.

SCACS & CSANC Virtual Annual Meeting (Carolinas)
2023-10-02 08:00 - 2023-10-04 17:00 | Beach Cove Resort, 4800 South Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582, United States
Join ICBA and your Store Leader peers in Myrtle Beach at the joint Annual Meeting this year of the South Carolina Association of College Stores & College Stores Association of North Carolina! ICBA will be in attendance with Vice President of Programs & Services Denise Walsh, and Vendor Programs Manager Mitchell Preske. We'll be presenting on Maintaining Your Independence (10/2) & What's Hot in General Merchandise (10/3).

2023 Michigan Association of College Stores Fall Meeting
2023-10-08 - 2023-10-10 | Park Place Hotel, 300 East State St, Traverse City, MI, 49684
Join ICBA and your Michigan store leader peers at the 2023 Michigan Association of College Stores Fall Meeting. ICBA's Director of Communications & Marketing Mel Marzan, and Office Manager Riley Egan, will be at the meeting & trade show with all the latest information on ICBA Education, Networking, and Vendor Programs, and we present on Independent Store Innovators (10/9), and Making Sure Your M&M's are Delicious" - How Merchandising and Marketing Align for Retail Success (10/10).
Hope to see you there in Traverse City, MI!

RMSBA 2023 Annual Meeting-Rocky Mountain Skyline Bookstore Association
2023-10-10 - 2023-10-12 | Marriott University Park, 480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Join ICBA and your RMSBA Store Leader peers at the Rocky Mountain Skyline Bookstore Association Annual Meeting October 10 -12 in Salt Lake City, UT. ICBA VP of Membership Sonda Uitermarkt and Membership Manager Bryce Lucas will be in attendance and at the show. ICBA presents "Make Sure Your M&M's are Delicious" - How Merchandising and Marketing Align for Retail Success, and Maintaining Your Independence. (both 10/12)

ICBA Vendor Spotlight
2023-10-11 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for this ICBA Vendor Spotlight with Premier Annual Vendor Partners (AVPs) across several supplier categories: Apparel, Course Materials, Departmental Services/Merch Kits, Supplies, & Personal Care. We'll be joined by Blue 84, Club Colors, ICM Distributing, VitalSource.
Buyers - get all the facts, trends, and answers to your questions! When logged in to your Member Dashboard, you will see the registration link for the webinar below!

2023 Southwest College Bookstore Association Annual Meeting & Expo
2023-10-15 - 2023-10-17 | Atherton Hotel, H-103 Student Union, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
Join ICBA at the 2023 SWCBA Annual Meeting & Trade Show, October 15-17 in Stillwater, OK. ICBA's Jon Bibo will be in attendance and will present on Independent Store Innovators - please make sure and visit!

2023 Wisconsin Association of College Stores Annual Meeting
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-19 | Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 East Geneva St, Delavan, WI, 53115, United States
Join ICBA at the 2023 Wisconsin Association of College Stores Annual Meeting! ICBA's VP of Programs & Services Denise Walsh and Vendor Programs Manager Mitchell Preske will be there during the meeting and trade show October 17-19. ICBA will help facilitate the collaborative discussion: "What's Hot in General Merchandise?"
