YDP Conference 2008
Education > 2008 Education Programs

The Young Distribution Professionals Conference

Co-Sponsored with Association Education Alliance
Date: August 3-6, 2008
Location: Eaglewood Resort & Spa
Itasca, IL 60143

Registration Fee:
$895 per person (Association Members)
$1,395 per person (Non-Members)

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Description

This program is specifically for young professional with less than ten years of experience who want to grow and expand their distribution career skills. This event is designed to assist the manager on the rise, to gain knowledge in distribution and network with industry peers as well as professionals from other non-competing distribution industries.

Who Should Attend

  • Sales Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Marketing Managers
  • Distribution Professionals
  • Supplier/Manufacturer Executives wanting to better understand distribution operations

What's in it for You?

  • Take a big picture look several important aspects of distribution: Sales, Marketing, Operations, and most importantly, Profitability.
  • Access to leadership training and career development tools for future advancement.
  • Explore a unique networking opportunity with industry peers and professionals from other distribution industries.
  • Jump start your career with management tools and insights you can apply immediately.

Speakers Lineup 

  • Gary T. Moore
  • Jason Dorsey
  • Megan Johnson
    • Don Buttrey
    • Dave Griffith
    • Joe Ellers
     
  • Dr. Al Bates
  • Mary Lynn Fayoumi
  • Steve McClatchy

Conference Schedule

Sunday, August 3 — 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • Optional Golf Outing
  • Welcome Reception
  • Networking Dinner

Monday, August 4 — 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • Breakfast
  • Personal Development Tools for the Young Professional
  • Networking Lunch
  • Optional Dinner Outing

Tuesday, August 5 — 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • Breakfast
  • Leadership Skills & Career Tracks
  • Networking Lunch
  • Group Dinner and Activity

Wednesday, August 6 — 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  • Breakfast
  • Managing Yourself & Others 
  • Networking Lunch

For more information on speakers, workshops, the hotel, and more click here to view detailed brochure.

Mail or fax completed registration form found in the brochure to AEA by June 6, 2008.

This Conference is limited to 150 people.

Contact Information: AEA — (410) 263-1014; MHEDA — (847) 680-3500