SPECS is formatted to provide optimum opportunities for learning and growth, as well as meaningful dialog, best practice-sharing, and strategic face-to-face interactions – all under one roof. Once you arrive at the Gaylord, you'll stay for the duration of SPECS!
EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Concurrent breakout sessions cover a variety of relevant topics, including big ideas, nuts-and-bolts solutions, design trends, professional development subjects, talent discussions, experiential retail, technology trends, and interactive demonstrations. Sessions are in-depth 50-minute presentations and workshops.
Concurrent breakout sessions cover a variety of relevant topics, including big ideas, nuts-and-bolts solutions, design trends, professional development subjects, talent discussions, experiential retail, technology trends, and interactive demonstrations. Sessions are in-depth 50-minute presentations and workshops.
NETWORKING
Within the SPECS agenda are multiple opportunities to meet and mingle with other guests in meaningful ways. SPECS is all about relationship-building through interactive functions such as:
Within the SPECS agenda are multiple opportunities to meet and mingle with other guests in meaningful ways. SPECS is all about relationship-building through interactive functions such as:
♦ Retailer-only and Supplier-only networking receptions
♦ Evening receptions
♦ Networking breakfasts and round-table discussions
♦ Face2Face information exchanges (require advance sign‑up)
♦ Networking lunches on the Exhibit Hall floor
♦ Women-in-Retail networking reception
♦ Wrap-up meetings for both retailers and suppliers
♦ Closing night SPECS Appreciation Party at the Glass Cactus nightclub