AWMA, once again, is pleased to announce the educational program and speakers for their 2011 Show, February 8 – 10 in Las Vegas.  The AWMA Show delivers supply chain innovations, superb networking opportunities and leading manufacturers exhibiting their latest products and programs.  A total of 18 hours of education sessions are planned, including three Super Sessions that provide strategic ideas to help wholesale distributors, retailers, brokers and manufacturers think differently about their business and to challenge the status quo.

The Opening Super Session features Sonja Hubbard, CEO, E-Z Mart Stores on Industry Perspectives and the Future of Convenience Retailing; Michael Sansolo, Retail Industry Consultant, headlines the second Super Session with a presentation on Leadership Challenges and the Demographic Tidal Wave; and, rounding out the lineup is Todd Hale, VP, and Consumer Insights with Nielsen with a focus on The Consumer. 

“The AWMA Show is a terrific opportunity for our industry to get together each year to gain new insights, see the latest, most innovative products and to connect with colleagues and old friends.  The 2011 AWMA Show is all about building our businesses—and the array of topics and caliber of speakers are sure to inspire and motivate all of us as well as provide practical take-aways to improve our bottom line”, commented Keith Canning, AWMA 2011 Chairman.  

Other highlights of the educational program include:
•    a 5-hour special pre-show program on Category Management
•    updates on legislation and regulation of the tobacco category
•    a special track of sessions specifically geared to the issues of smaller companies
•    presentations on profitability in a tough economy
•    using InfoMetrics to make data driven decisions
•    sessions on successful foodservice execution
•    the Convenience Industry Forecast covering what’s in store for the industry’s core categories

Plus, opportunities to meet with executives from more than 200 leading manufacturers to discuss new products and programs and an all new foodservice pavilion where you can experience what’s fresh and hot in this important category.

According to AWMA CEO, Scott Ramminger, “we are proud of how the Show is evolving and we are listening carefully to our members about what they want to see at the Show.  One area of keen interest to them is foodservice and this year we are expanding the expo to include a dedicated foodservice pavilion that will feature leading foodservice companies showcasing their fresh prepared foods, day-part menu items, hot/cold dispensed beverages, packaging and equipment to help distributors and retailers bring new solutions that meet the needs of today’s consumers”.

Registration for the Show is currently open at www.AWMASHOW.com where you can also secure your hotel room and view the details for the sessions, speakers and expo.

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