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Schedule

The schedule is tentative. Name badges are required for entry to all convention activities.

Tuesday, October 10
Arrive early to explore the theme parks, nightlife restaurants, world-renowned spas, and more! Browse Visit Orlando to explore area attractions.
Wednesday, October 11
Private business meeting rooms for Platinum Manufacturer Sponsors will be available all day. To schedule a meeting, contact your rep directly. 
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting with Lunch St. John's 27
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Registration & Set-Up
 IAICDV's videographer will be visiting exhibit booths between 1-4pm to record 30-second exhibitor introductions. 
Gatlin 1 Registration
& Gatlin B (setup)
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Convention Registration & Info Desk Open
Pick up your name badge and convention materials.
Gatlin 1 Registration
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Newcomer Kickoff
Members who joined in 2022 and 2023 and newcomers to the Annual Convention are welcome to attend.
St. John's 27
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Exhibit Hall Cocktail Hour
Enjoy cocktails and networking with exhibitors.
Gatlin B
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Welcome Banquet & Awards Ceremony
A welcome from the IAICDV President, followed by dinner and the 2023 awards ceremony. 

Butler

Thursday, October 12

Private business meeting rooms for Platinum Manufacturer Sponsors will be available all day. To schedule a meeting, contact your rep directly. 

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Convention Registration & Info Desk Open
Pick up your name badge and convention materials.
Gatlin 1 Registration
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Breakfast
Butler Courtyard
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Opening Remarks
Presidential remarks, association updates, followed by exhibitor introductions video.
Butler
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Marketing Committee Update Butler
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Keynote Speaker: Ross Bernstein
The Champion’s Code: Building Relationships Through Life Lessons of Integrity and Accountability from the Sports World to the Business World
Butler
11:50 AM - 1:50 PM Exhibit Hall Luncheon
Gatlin B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Manufacturer Division Market Research Lead by Numerator Butler
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Retailer Session: Independent Buyer's Company (IBC) Butler
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Reception & "The Largest Ice Cream Party in America" Give Kids the World Village (Offsite)
Friday, October 13
Private business meeting rooms for Platinum Manufacturer Sponsors will be available all day. To schedule a meeting, contacts your rep directly. 
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Convention Registration & Info Desk Open
Gatlin 1 Registration
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Exhibitor Networking Brunch Gatlin B
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Mobile Vending Session Butler
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Distributor Division Town Hall: Innovate, Collaborate, Elevate Butler
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Service Provider Division Update Butler
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM Closing Remarks Butler
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Exhibitor Breakdown
Leftover ice cream will be donated to Give Kids the World.
Gatlin B