Conference

If there is only one food industry conference in 2009 you attend, join your industry peers from January 25-27, 2009 for the 4th annual iTradeNetwork Global Supply Chain Conference. The two day conference in Las Vegas will focus on critical business fundamentals: leveraging every dollar invested while lowering the cost of doing business and closely supporting customers and partners

The ITN Global Supply Chain Conference will provide executives from across the foodservice and retail industries with the opportunity to learn first-hand from their customers and supply chain partners how they are tackling the challenges of a global supply chain, given the current economic downturn. In the past, participants have benefited from presentations from leading global food retailers, foodservice manufacturers, operators and distributors. Topics will include:

  • Strategies used by distributors, manufacturers, operators and retailers to thrive in the current economic landscape
  • Understanding trends in data synchronization and catalog sharing
  • Understanding consumer trends to maximize sales
  • Using advanced analytics to grow sales and beat quota
  • Driving costs out of the supply chain through collaborative contract management
  • Closing the loop on food safety, traceability and the recent COOL initiatives
  • Bridging disparate IT and business agendas to advance strategic objectives
  • Maximizing your partnership with iTradeNetwork across supply chain to drive further cost savings and revenue opportunities

Why Attend

This high impact event is your chance to:

  • Learn more about the combined value proposition of the new iTradeNetwork, and how you can leverage that relationship across your supply chain
  • Discuss strategic challenges and approaches to global supply chain management
  • Hear directly from industry leaders who are evolving their information systems through supply chain intelligence and analytics to improve their competitive edge
  • Network with your industry peers and supply chain partners
  • Participate in breakout sessions specifically focused on your business

Registration

Registration $1,295 USD
The registration fee includes entry to all sessions, Monday continental breakfast, breaks, lunch and evening reception and Tuesday continental breakfast and break as well as copy of the conference schedule. The deadline for registration is December 30th 2008.

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Room Reservations

Please contact the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas at (702) 632-5000 to reserve your room directly. Mention the iTradeNetwork Global Supply Chain Conference to receive the discounted room rate of $299.00/night (does not include applicable taxes and surcharges). The Conference hotel rates and blocks are guaranteed until December 19th, 2008. After this date, rooms and rates are based on availability.

Conference Attire

The dress for this conference is business casual. Please no suits!

Fees

Make check or money order payable to iTradeNetwork, Inc. You may also use Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Include card number, expiration date, CID code and signature with credit card payment and fax attention to ITN 925.660.1101 or mail completed registration with check, money order, purchase order # or credit card information to:

iTradeNetwork, Inc.
Reference: ITN Global Supply Chain Conference
5959 West Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, California 94588

Your registration should be received by December 30th, 2008. For further information contact Neal Reese.

Refund, Cancellation & Substitution Policies

iTradeNetwork, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or make changes in the conference arrangements. A 50% penalty will be applied for written cancellation requests made up until December 21st, 2008. Substitutions can be made up until January 10th, 2009 by submitting in writing to Neal Reese. If the conference is cancelled, the entire fee will be refunded.

Check in begins Sunday, January 25th at 3pm and the conference will conclude at noon on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009.

Testimonials


"Great conference with excellent networking and education value."


"Why do we come to the ITN Conference? It's simple - great insight from food industry leaders that we can take back and implement immediately. Plus we get to see many of our important customers in one location."



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Some of the companies attending ITN's 2009 conference include:


Schedule at a Glance


Sunday, January 25th

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration


Monday, January 26th

Bullet Breakfast

Bullet Welcome / Conference
  Overview

Bullet Keynote Address

Bullet ITN Strategic Direction

Bullet ITN Customer Panel Discussion

Bullet Breakout Sessions

    Bullet Technology Track

    Bullet Business Track

Bullet Reception

Tuesday, January 27th

Bullet Breakfast

Bullet Panel Discussion

Bullet Breakout Sessions

    Bullet  Technology Track

    Bullet  Business Track

Bullet Tying it all Together

Bullet Adjourn / Lunch



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