RSPA Meetings & Networking Events at RetailNOW

RetailNOW truly is where the industry meets. Here's proof! Below find a list of all RetailNOW and RSPA events taking place this year that will allow you the chance to network. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet and greet new and returning RetailNOW attendees, exhibitors, RSPA Board Members and RSPA staff!

• Please note: Items with (*) = Additional cost and pre-registration is required.

  SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 - MEETINGS & EVENTS
8:00AM - 4:00PM RSPA Board/Strategic Meeting (By Invitation Only)

RSPA Officers, Board of Directors and Staff will meet to review and fine tune the strategic direction of our association.
6:30PM - 8:00PM Chairman's Reception (By Invitation Only)

This annual event is held for the RSPA Chairman, Board of Directors and select guests to thank them for their support and service to our association. 
   
  SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 - MEETINGS & EVENTS
5:00PM - 6:30PM RSPA New Member Reception (By Invitation Only)
Sponsored by Siriani & Associates

On the first day of our annual RetailNOW event, we have an orientation and reception for our new members. Board Members, RSPA Staff and the RSPA Membership Committee also attend this event to network with new members and break the ice before our first big kick-off event, the RetailNOW Welcome Reception. This is a great way to introduce our new members to RetailNOW and RSPA.
6:30PM - 8:00PM RetailNOW Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Epson, Featuring the RSPA Jam Band


This is the official kick-off event for RetailNOW - where the industry meets! This networking event provides plenty of opportunity to meet up with familiar connections and make new ones. Turn your phones off, bring your business cards and get ready to mingle. Oh and by the way, the RSPA Jam Band is Back! More details to come.
   
  MONDAY, AUGUST 5 - MEETINGS & EVENTS
8:00AM - 10:00AM RetailNOW General Session & Association/Industry Update
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Roy Spence (Sponsored by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions)
Details to come.
10:15AM - 11:45AM RSPA Annual Membership Meeting
Featuring RSPA Board Elections
Details to come.
3:00PM - 4:30PM RSPA Canadian Community Meeting
Sponsored by APG Cash Drawer, BlueStar, Epson, GenPOS,
Hewlett-Packard, Logivision, Maitre'D & Moneris Solutions


The RSPA Canadian Community will be gathering for a networking event to discuss the progress of Canadian Membership within RSPA, identifying Canadian Benefits and planning for the future of this group. All RetailNOW attendees who do business in Canada are encouraged to attend.
   
  TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 - MEETINGS & EVENTS
8:30AM - 10:00AM RSPA W2W Breakfast Meeting (For Women Only)
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Sponsored by ScanSource
Details to come.
12:30PM - 4:30PM RetailNOW Exhibit Hall Open
w/ Networking Lunch (12:30PM - 2:00PM) | View Exhibit Hall

This is the best opportunity in the industry to meet face-to-face with potential partners, see new technologies, network with your peers and gather as much information as you can to take back to your business. We've had so much excitement surrounding the show that we expanded our show floor to over 160 booth this year! With 8 full hours of exhibit time, you will be able to meet as many exhibitors as possible.

The networking lunch will be served in the back of the exhibit hall. Get fueled up and ready to walk the show floor to meet the industry's best vendors, manufacturers, ISVs mobile solutions and more.
6:00PM - 6:40PM *RetailNOW Awards Cocktail Reception
Sponsored by POWERVAR

Come enjoy a drink and socialize with your fellow colleagues at the Cocktail Reception. But don't loosen your tie too much... the Awards Banquet is to follow! Admission to this event is included with the purchase of your ticket to the Awards Banquet.
6:55PM - 9:00PM *RetailNOW Awards Banquet
Featuring the Industry Hall of Fame Awards, RSPA Vendor Awards of Excellence &
RSPA/VSR Innovative Solutions Awards 


Each year RSPA hosts this upscale event on Tuesday evening to honor the most innovative leaders in our industry. During the dinner portion of our banquet, we will be featuring entertainment. The dress code for this event is semi-formal, so get all snazzy and join us for a night to remember. Tickets are on sale now. Seating is limited. Awards to be presented: Vendor of Excellence Awards, RSPA Hall of Fame Awards, and RSPA/VSR's Annual Innovative Solutions Awards. Visit GoRSPA.org/Awards to see past winners and read more about our awards.
   
  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 - MEETINGS & EVENTS
7:45AM - 8:45AM RSPA Vendor Working Group Breakfast Meeting
Details to come.
12:30PM - 4:30PM RetailNOW Exhibit Hall Open
w/ Networking Lunch (12:30PM - 2:00PM) | View Exhibit Hall

This is the best opportunity in the industry to meet face-to-face with potential partners, see new technologies, network with your peers and gather as much information as you can to take back to your business. We've had so much excitement surrounding the show that we expanded our show floor to over 160 booth this year! With 8 full hours of exhibit time, you will be able to meet as many exhibitors as possible.

The networking lunch will be served in the back of the exhibit hall. Get fueled up and ready to walk the show floor to meet the industry's best vendors, manufacturers, ISVs mobile solutions and more.
6:00PM - 7:30PM RetailNOW Closing Party
Hosted at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay

This year we're closing out RetailNOW with a bang at the Mandalay Bay House of Blues. This is a great way to wrap up conversations from the show and make one last impression on your new connections before you head back to your businesses and apply what you learned at RetailNOW. We hope you'll join us for this one-of-a-kind event.
       
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