SHIFT 2023 | The Future of Distribution -- Sept. 18-20, 2023

September 18-20, 2023

September 18-20, 2023

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Hybrid Sales.

Powered by Digital.

Built on Data Analytics.

Sharpen Your Competitive Edge!

Bringing the best minds in distribution together — across sales, digital and data analytics transformation — to share ideas and network to build your organization of the future: Hybrid Sales, Powered by Digital, Built on Data Analytics.

Our agenda includes main stage sessions on transformational strategy, change management and case studies shared by highly successful distribution leaders who have guided teams — small, medium and very large — forward.

Featured Speakers

Barry Litwin

CEO,
Global Industrial

Maria Boulden

VP, Executive Partner, Sales, 
Gartner

Joe Limbaugh

Executive Vice President – COO,
Motion

Sonia Timmons

VP Financial Planning & Analysis,
Vallen

Kevin Sachs

Senior Partner,
McKinsey & Company

Sharpen Your Competitive Edge!

Bringing the best minds in distribution together — across sales, tech and people strategy — to share ideas and network to build your organization of the future: Hybrid Sales, Built with Tech, Powered by People.

Our agenda includes main stage sessions on transformational strategy, change management and case studies shared by highly successful distribution leaders who have guided teams — small, medium and very large — forward.

SALES MODEL to create leaner and stronger teams that have the ability to drive more revenue

CULTURE to break down silos and create cross functional, integrated teams that work together to meet and exceed customer expectations

DIGITAL MARKETING to drive and nurture leads that result in expedited closing times for salespeople

STRATEGIES & TACTICS to support sales and increase productivity through omnichannel tools

SALES MODEL to create leaner and stronger teams that have the ability to drive more revenue

CULTURE to break down silos and create cross functional, integrated teams that work together to meet/exceed customer expectations

DIGITAL MARKETING to drive and nurture leads that result in expedited closing times for salespeople

STRATEGIES & TACTICS to support sales and increase productivity through omnichannel tools

Challenge. Collaborate. Change the Model.

SHIFT | The Future of Distribution is built for cross-functional teams and designed with a singular focus: growth acceleration.

Agenda at a Glance.

Monday, Sept. 18

3:00 - 5:00 pm; Executive Workshops 5:00 - 5:30 pm; Kickoff roundtable 5:30 - 7:00 pm; Welcome Reception and Networking

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Main stage and breakout sessions all day. Evening networking dinner & live music.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Morning sessions. Working lunch and afternoon curated roundtables and breakouts. Program ends at 2:00pm MT.

SHIFT | The Future of Distribution is built for cross-functional teams and designed with a singular focus: growth acceleration.

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