SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, July 16th - Education day for Distributors/Set-up day for suppliers

8:30 - 9:00 AM Get the Most Out of Your Trade Show Experience
ASI Vice Chairman Matthew Cohn shares tips on how to work the show more effectively.

9:00 - 5:30 PM Full Day of Education
9 tracks, including the Owners Track created for distributor executives and the very popular Imprint Track featuring interactive decorating workshops. Free observer badges for Sourcing City members, must pre-reg.

7:00 - 10:00 PM Cocktail Hour and Dinner
Enjoy cocktails and a wonderful dinner at Rosebud Steakhouse, one of Chicago's best restaurants.

Wednesday, July 17th - First day of exhibits

8:30 - 9:45 AM Sell it Now. Suppliers Tell You How.
During this high-energy keynote, a group of top suppliers take turns introducing and demonstrating their most innovative product ideas and advancements. These fast-paced mini-presentations highlight a number of show specials that suppliers themselves feel provide the greatest money-making opportunities.

10:00 - 5:30 PM Exhibits Open

4:00 - 5:00 PM Going Global with ASI (Free Beer)
Take your business global with PromoAlliance. You'll connect with industry peers from all over the world and learn what it takes to get into the international marketplace.

7:00 - 10:30 PM Counselor Awards Banquet
The industry's most prestigious and anticipated awards event will be held at The ASI Show Chicago. A limited number of tickets are available for $250.00. This is a black tie event, featuring dinner, open bar and the awards ceremony. (Tickets are only available to ASI members.). For more information on this event please email counselorawards@asicentral.com.

Thursday, July 18th - Second day of exhibits

8:30 - 9:45 AM Keynote with Christopher Gardner - Pursue Your Happiness: Build a Successful, Fulfilling Business
Christopher Gardner is the perfect example of a great American success story, rising from homelessness to become a successful entrepreneur and millionaire and the inspiration for the acclaimed movie The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith.

10:00 - 4:00 PM Exhibits Open