CONVENTION
HIGHLIGHTS
CONNECX
connecX is the only place you can meet with a critical mass of your customers — the experts who distribute, specify and purchase semi-finished performance plastics stock shapes, fabricated parts and pipe, valves and fittings — all in one place.
IAPD brings the performance plastics distribution supply chain together, making this event the most cost-effective marketing and relationship-building opportunity for your company. Imagine having a full year’s worth of sales meetings with your most valuable customers all in one week!
EXCITING SPEAKERS
IAPD is pleased to bring you exciting business-focused sessions. During the general session, Alan Beaulieu will present business strategies and tactics that address the projected changes in the economic landscape. Alan Stein, Jr. will share the key to raising your leadership performance and amplifying your impact and influence. Educational sessions will feature Ensinger Executive Vice President Chris Ranallo, who will share the valuable lessons in leadership he gained during the implementation of the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP). Lora Cecere will arm you with the tactics you need for customer satisfaction during supply chain distruptions.
SUPPLIER MEETINGS
Back by popular demand — this year’s convention program is full of high quality speakers, but we’re also allowing the maximum possible time for you to have supplier meetings. If you haven’t already reserved a private meeting room and want to do so, see the convention website for details. New this year: IAPD staff will help you with meeting logistics!
SEE TAMPA, FL
This year’s convention will be in Tampa, FL, USA, where you can enjoy everything the city has to offer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Raymond James Stadium, Hyde Park Village, Sparkman Wharf, Armature Works, exciting nightlife and more. Wine and dine your customers or simply enjoy the hustle and bustle of this vibrant city.
NETWORK AT FUN SOCIAL EVENTS
Grab a drink, some good food and get your network on with your peers in the performance plastics industry at one of the many optional social events like the welcome reception, social hour, closing party at American Social and more!
COMPLIMENTARY HEADSHOTS
Say cheese! Back by popular demand, IAPD is once again providing complimentary professional headshots, a vital addition to your LinkedIn profile. Stop by the headshot booth during connecX and get ready to show your pearly whites.