Experience everything the Growth and Innovation Forum has to offer.
Be part of interactive discussions, best practice sharing, collaborative networking and thought leadership exchange with best-in-class keynote speaker program. You’ll gain powerful connections to consumers that will help you drive profit, growth and exceptional customer experiences.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Welcome Registration
Welcome to the beautiful Don CeSar Hotel and the 2019 Growth and Innovation Forum. Join us in the Grand Ballroom Foyer for registration.
1:30 – 1:45 pm
Welcome and State of the Industry Remarks
Stephanie Fischer President & CEO, Global Retail Marketing Association
1:45 – 3:00 pm
Speaker Session
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Speaker Session
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Networking Break
Coffee and Refreshments
4:30 – 5:40 pm
Speaker Session
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Sunset Networking Reception
Now is the time to begin new relationships and renew old ones as you enjoy, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, an unforgettable Florida sunset and dinner.
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Sunset Dinner by the Sea
Sit back and relax as we engage in casual dinner conversation with delicious food and a beautiful Florida sunset.
9:00 – 11:00 pm
GRMA Casino Night
Test your luck at the roulette, craps and blackjack tables all while networking with your peers at the popular GRMA Casino Night. You’ll be topping off the evening, cultivating new relationships having great fun, all while earning the chance to win some incredible prizes!
Thursday, May 9, 2019
7:00 – 8:00 am
Sunrise Breakfast
Meet & Greet – we will continue important introductions at breakfast. Now is the time to meet more of your top-tier solution providers as they share their transformative solutions.
8:00 – 9:15 am
Speaker Session
9:15 – 10:05 am
Speaker Session
10:05 – 10:25 am
Networking Break
Another opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers while enjoying coffee and refreshments.
10:25 – 11:15 am
Speaker Session
11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Speaker Session
12:05 – 1:00 pm
Speaker Session
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
Discuss the topics of the day with your peers while enjoying lunch in a relaxed setting.
2:00 – 5:00 pm
GRMA Fun in the Sun
Networking Afternoon
5:45 – 6:45 pm
Sunset Networking Reception
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Dinner, Awards & Guest Speaker
Sit back, relax and enjoy a very entertaining evening, filled with prizes, awards and a special guest speaker.
Friday, May 10, 2019
7:00 – 8:00 am
Sunrise Breakfast
Delight in a delicious breakfast as we kick off another morning of speakers and our team collaboration activities.
8:00 – 10:00 am
Team Collaboration Competition
A highlight of the Forum, this session enables attendees to learn from thought-provoking presentations and then collaborate with fellow attendees to seek practical solutions to opportunities that can build market share and profitable growth in an ever-changing environment!
10:00 – 10:15 am
Networking Break
10:15 – 11:15 am
C-Suite Perspective
11:15 – 12:15 pm
Speaker Session
12:15 – 12:30 pm
Closing Comments & Adjournment
12:45 – 2:30 pm