This year's conference is already the biggest in INFRA's history! There are nearly 300 registered, representing more than 130 INFRA Retailers across the country and our Tabletop Buying Show is more than double last year's size with nearly 300 exhibitors. That means big networking and community opportunities for you! See you Sunday, June 25 through Wednesday, June 28 in St. Paul!
Important Reminders
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The Show Deals Ordering Portal is now open. Get on the deals early and come ready for the discounts at the Tabletop Buying Show! Additional information was sent to retailers on Tuesday, July 20, complete with FAQs and instructions on how to access the portal. Click here to learn more!
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Bring store swag for the swag swap at the conference! Bring a shirt, mug, hat, or store branded merch of your choice to drop off at check-in and you'll be able to leave decked out in swag from one of your INFRA Retailer Peers!
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Please bring your smart phone and/or tablet to the conference to use for placing orders during the Tabletop Buying Show. If you do not have access to a tablet, you may check one out in the Exhibit Hall Rotunda before the show.
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Double-check your lodging and travel plans! Click here for hotel information! Hotel information can also be found on the registration form. Room blocks closed the week of May 23!
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Plan your schedule! Click here to view the detailed agenda, plan your week, and view the amazing education we have planned for you.
Schedule at-a-Glance
Sunday, June 25
- Conference kicks-off at 1pm with check-in in the Kellogg Lobby at the RiverCentre
- Retailer Refresh Session with the Board of Directors in Meeting Room 10
- Opening Reception & Dinner at City House
Monday, June 26
- Check-in begins at 8am in Kellogg Lobby at the RiverCentre
- Keynote by Cynthia Tice (Founder at Lily's Sweets, Partner at BeyondBrands)
- Education Sessions
- Member Dinner & Brix Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, June 27
- Morning Vinyasa Flow at 7am
- Keynote by Paco Underhill (Founding President of Envirosell & Expert on Global Consumer Trends)
- Tabletop Buying Event
- Community Celebration with Industry Partners at the Science Museum of Minnesota
Wednesday, June 28
- Mississippi River Walk at 7am
- Deep Dive Education Sessions
- Saint Paul Store Tours
- Conference Concludes at 1:30pm
Additional Event Information
Download the Conference App!
Step 1: Download the EventMobi app to your device. When prompted, use the event code 23infraac
Step 2: Launch the app and log in using the email address you provided at registration
Step 3: Build your schedule, connect with your peers, read speaker bios, and more!
Want to use the browser version instead? Go to eventmobi.com/23infraac and skip to Step 2 above!
Swag Swap & Marketing Inspiration Station
Bring a store-branded t-shirt, hat, bag, mug, or any other swag of your choice, and go home with a new item for your wardrobe, thanks to your INFRA peers! Want to join the fun? Here’s how to participate:
Drop off your swag at check-in on Sunday, June 25 from 1pm-5pm, or Monday, June 26 from 7am-10am.
Pick up your new item (only if you donated some swag to swap) on Tuesday, June 27 from 8am-5pm at the Swag Swap table outside the Ballroom.
Wear your swag on Wednesday, June 28, and find the person who is wearing yours!
Proud of a recent store rebranding? Want to share your marketing and promotional materials with your peers? Bring along your store flyers, brochures, event calendars, stickers, creative ways you’ve used your logo, etc., and let’s create a wall of inspiration!
Meals at the Conference
INFRA will provide attendees with breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day of the conference. We try very hard to bring you good, healthy food at all our in-person events while ensuring that we meet all the dietary preferences of our members and industry partners. If you have sensitivities, allergies, or strict dietary needs, please check in with the wait staff prior to your meal.
All meals will be served buffet-style. If you require special accommodations outside of what INFRA provides, please work with the restaurant/venue/establishment for modifications.
Wifi at the Event
Connect to RC_FreeWiFi for internet access during the conference!
Getting Around St. Paul & the RiverCentre
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