EVENT FORMAT
SPECS is designed to provide opportunities for learning and growth, meaningful dialogue, and best practice-sharing among all members of the store development community.
EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Concurrent breakout sessions cover a variety of relevant topics, including big ideas, nuts-and-bolts solutions, design trends, talent discussions, experiential retail, technology trends, environmental and sustainability discussions, and much more!
Concurrent breakout sessions cover a variety of relevant topics, including big ideas, nuts-and-bolts solutions, design trends, talent discussions, experiential retail, technology trends, environmental and sustainability discussions, and much more!
RETAILER/SUPPLIER INFORMATION EXCHANGES* (Requires advance sign-up**)
Retail companies each have a designated meeting table, and sponsors move from table-to-table in a musical-chair, speed dating-style format.
*Provides uninterrupted time (90-plus minutes on Monday and Tuesday) for retailers and sponsors to determine if a working relationship is practicable.
**Offers an opportunity to make quick introductions and exchange contact information as desired for future follow-up.
Retail companies each have a designated meeting table, and sponsors move from table-to-table in a musical-chair, speed dating-style format.
*Provides uninterrupted time (90-plus minutes on Monday and Tuesday) for retailers and sponsors to determine if a working relationship is practicable.
**Offers an opportunity to make quick introductions and exchange contact information as desired for future follow-up.
SPECS is all about relationship-building, and offers an abundance of opportunities to make new connections at:
♦ Evening receptions
♦ Networking breakfasts and roundtable discussions
♦ Information Exchanges (require advance sign‑up)
♦ Conversations on the Exhibit Hall floor
♦ Women-in-Retail networking reception
♦ Closing Night SPECS Appreciation Party
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AND MAIN STAGE PRESENTATIONS
Headlining speakers deliver inspirational and actionable content specifically geared toward retail design and construction, planning, development and facilities executives.
Headlining speakers deliver inspirational and actionable content specifically geared toward retail design and construction, planning, development and facilities executives.
