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The Connecting Point For
Innovative Retail Technologies
October 17-20, 2021
JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ
Agenda
Saturday, October 16, 2021
11:00am – 4:00pm
Arrival Ground Transportation
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Badge and Event Material Pick-Up
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Cocktails and Conversation
Sunday, October 17, 2021
7:00am – 2:00pm
Golf Tournament
Registration, practice, and breakfast will run from 7:00am – 8:00am. We will tee-off at 8:00 a.m. Wildfire Golf Club, Palmer Course. Breakfast and lunch included. Pre-registration is required.
7:45am – 1:45pm
Desert Hiking Tour – Optional Outing
McDowell Mountain Regional Park: Nestled in the lower Verde River basin, the 21,099-acre park is a desert jewel in the northeast Valley. Elevations in the park rise to 3,000 feet along the western boundary at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Guests will enjoy a casual, scenic hike through the natural Sonoran Desert. We’ll gather for Continental Breakfast and check in at 7:45am before leaving the hotel at 8:30am, returning by 1:45pm. Lunch included. Pre-registration required.
11:00am – 7:00pm
Arrival Ground Transportation
2:00pm – 7:30pm
Badge and Event Material Pick-Up
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Women in Technology Reception
Join us to meet, network and celebrate Women in Technology.
Open to all women!
co-sponsor
4:30pm – 5:00pm
New Retail Executive Orientation
For Retail Executives attending for the first time. Learn how to navigate the Event and maximize your time at NextPoint!
Retail Executives Only
5:00pm – 5:30pm
Solution Provider Executive Reception and Orientation
Scheduling enhancements, navigation tools refresher and update. Peer discussions.
5:00pm – 5:30pm
All Retail Executive Introduction/Reception
Join your peers, meet your group, and hear what’s new.
5:30pm – 6:00pm
NextPoint Happy Hour
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Opening Keynote: Embrace the Shake
Phil Hansen
“The Artist for the People”
Artist Phil Hansen suggests that we can increase our creativity by “Embracing the Limitation.” During art school, Phil developed nerve damage in his hand which caused a constant tremor, which prevented him from working in his preferred style of art. His commitment to “embrace the shake,” as he calls it, helped him be a far more innovative artist. Phil will share his personal journey of challenge and triumph and will inspire you to rise above any obstacle to succeed. This is more than just a talk, it’s an experience!
6:45pm – 9:00pm
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Monday, October 18, 2021
7:00am – 9:00am
Solution Provider Breakfast
7:30am – 8:00am
Retail Executive Boardroom Breakfast Meeting
8:05am – 12:30pm
Boardroom Presentations
12:35pm – 1:30pm
Group Lunch
co-sponsor
1:45pm – 2:15pm
ViewPoint Session
2:20pm – 2:40pm
Break
2:45pm – 6:00pm
Private One-on-One Appointments
co-sponsors
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Break
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Dinner
sponsor
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
7:00am – 9:00am
Solution Provider Breakfast
7:30am – 8:10am
Retail Executive Peer Breakfast Meeting
8:15am – 8:40am
Retail Executive Boardroom Meeting
8:20am – 12:55pm
Boardroom Presentations
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Group Lunch
co-sponsors
1:50pm – 2:00pm
Break
2:00pm – 2:25pm
ViewPoint Session
2:30pm – 2:40pm
Break
2:45pm – 5:35pm
Private One-on-One Appointments
co-sponsors
5:40pm – 6:25pm
Break
6:30pm – 7:00pm
Closing Cocktail Reception
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Closing Dinner Celebration and Entertainment
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
4:00am – 11:00am
Airport Departure Shuttle and Grab & Go Breakfast
Complimentary transportation will depart every 1/2 hour.