Agenda

Saturday, September 13

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Arrival Ground Transportation

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Retail Executive and Supplier Badge and Event Material Pick-Up

Time TBA

Cocktails and Conversations

Sunday, September 14

6:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Optional Outing | Golf Tournament at Evermore Golf Club
Experience the Legacy of Grand Cypress Golf at its finest! Step onto the iconic Links Course and embrace a new level of play in the heart of Orlando. With dramatic bunkers, rolling slopes, and a layout inspired by the legendary Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, this Jack Nicklaus-designed masterpiece is a tribute to golf’s timeless traditions. Pre-registration is required.

6:45 a.m. | Gather at the ballroom level for registration.
7:00 a.m. | Continental/box breakfast and practice at the Evermore Golf Club.
8:00 a.m. | Golf tournament begins

7:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Optional Outing | Universal Scavenger Hunt
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios®! Around every corner, another once-in-a-lifetime thrill is just waiting to be uncovered. Lunch vouchers are included and can be used at any of the restaurants. Pre-registration is required.

7:45 a.m. | Gather at the hotel for registration and continental breakfast.
8:30 a.m. | Depart from the hotel.
3:00 p.m. | Return to the hotel.

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Arrival Ground Transportation

2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Badge and Event Material Pick-up

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

NextPoint Technology Review for New Suppliers
For those new to NextPoint, take a deep dive into our technology. Learn the details of your schedule using both the portal and mobile app. Know how to navigate the Event to maximize your time at NextPoint.

4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

All Retail Executive Orientation
Meet the peers in your boardroom group, learn how to maximize your time and navigate our technology at NextPoint.

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

All Retail Executive Introduction/Reception
Enjoy a drink, network with peers and kick off the Event with us!

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

Supplier Orientation and Reception
Hear from a retail executive on their perspective and what they expect. Review additional Event details. Meet some of your peers to discuss best practices.

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Keynote | Personality Poker® with Stephen Shapiro
Don’t miss Stephen Shapiro’s keynote on Sunday, September 14! Discover how to enhance your innovation style and build high-performing teams with insights from his acclaimed Personality Poker® framework.

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception and Dinner

Monday, September 15

7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Supplier Breakfast

7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m.

All Retail Executive Group Breakfast

7:50 a.m.–8:00 a.m.

Retail Executive Boardroom Meeting

8:05 a.m.–12:25 p.m.

Boardroom Presentations

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Group Lunch

1:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

Break

1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.

Content Session

2:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Break

3:00 p.m.–6:25 p.m.

Private One-on-One Appointments

6:25 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Break

7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Dinner

Tuesday, September 16

7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Supplier Breakfast

7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m.

All Retail Executive Group Breakfast

7:50 a.m.–8:00 a.m.

Retail Executive Boardroom Meeting

8:05 a.m.–12:25 p.m.

Boardroom Presentations

12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Group Lunch

1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m.

Break

2:15 p.m.–5:40 p.m.

Private One-on-One Appointments

5:40 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Break

6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Closing Cocktail Reception

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Closing Dinner and Karaoke

Wednesday, September 17

4:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Airport Departure Shuttle and Grab and Go Breakfast
Complimentary transportation will depart every 1/2 hour.