April 12, 2018Delta Hotel Toronto, 75 Lower Simcoe Street.

Help over 450 retail marketing decision makers discover new solutions to build stronger ROI and create more engaging consumer-centric brand experiences.

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CALL FOR SPEAKERSSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Retail Council of Canada’s Retail Marketing Conference is an entire day dedicated to helping retail marketers understand the key changing consumer insights driving adoption of new technologies that will inspire new, more e� ective marketing strategies and tactics.

We are looking for specialists in the following areas to speak at Retail Marketing 2018:

• Personalization tools and strategies

• Path to purchase solutions

• Digital infl uence and attribution tactics

• Social media and campaign management best practices

• AI, VR & AR

• New developments in data analytics

We need speakers to discuss practical applications of their solutions to our delegates’ businesses and how to deliver:

• Elevated consumer engagement and experience satisfaction

• Mobile and in-store relevance

• Brand storytelling

2018

1. Speaking Session TypesSubmissions Deadline: January 15th, 2018*All content and speakers to be RCC approved. Limited speaking space available.

Tag Team:Supplier/Retail Case Study $10,000

Deliver a 45-minute speaking session in conjunction with a retailer on the main stage to an audience of approximately 450 delegates. The objective of this session is to motivate all attendees with innovative and inspirational content (broader in scope than concurrent and workshop sessions).

Concurrent/Workshop Session$7,500

Deliver a 45-minute speaking session during the concurrent session time slot. This session o� ers more � exibility and should be focused on actionable information.

Lunch & Learn Session$6,500

Deliver a 20-minute session during lunch. This session o� ers more � exibility in choice, subject must provide retailers with relevant and applicable recommendations.

Main Stage Panelist$6,500

A senior level executive from your team participates as a panelist/expert in one of our main stage panel sessions. Opportunity to be confi rmed, if available.

Fast Five Thought Leadership Feature$5,000

Present a 5-minute overview of what your company has to o� er (not a sales pitch), to the entire audience on the conference main stage. This speaking session is perfect for NEW solutions.

2. Eligibility to Submit a ProposalSuppliers, e.g. agencies, consulting fi rms, public relations fi rms, not-for-profi t associations, research groups, vendors and service providers to retailers in Canada.

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For questions, or to submit your proposal:

Contact Mary Markou, Director Sponsorship & Partnershipsrccsponsorship@retailcouncil.org or 416-467-3755

CALL FOR SPEAKERS

“I’ve been collaborating with Retail Council of Canada for more than 10 years as a sponsor. This is an organization

that seeks out partners that share their vision and desire to invest in the future of the retail industry in Canada.”

– Dave Rodgerson, Retail Industry Lead, Microsoft Canada

If your submission is accepted, you will be sent a sponsorship contract outlining the benefi ts of sponsorship to be signed o� on and returned.

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For questions, or to submit your proposal:

Contact Mary Markou, Director Sponsorship & Partnershipsrccsponsorship@retailcouncil.org or 416-467-3755

Over 450 retailers will be in attendance, including senior decision makers, marketers, planners, strategists, agencies, consultants as well as media and promotions professionals.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS

3. Conference Session/Speaker Proposal Framework and RequirementsAll proposals must contain the following information and structure:

Main Contact Details: Name, Title, Address, Phone, Fax and E-mail of proposal oversight lead.

Description of Session Topic: Identify session type and provide a brief summary of the challenges a� ecting retailers. Highlight how this presentation will help them address and solve these concerns. Topic must focus on delivering relevant knowledge, best practices, new ideas, and insights. Topics focused on organizations’ speci� c proprietary solutions without an examination of a broader relevance or applicability will not be accepted (the promotion of speci� c products or services is prohibited during sessions).

Signifi cance of Topic for Attendees and the Industry: Outline why this topic is important and what fi ve actionable takeaways conference delegates will gain.

Speakers: Present a list of all proposed speakers, along with bios, photos and video clips (if available). Provide information on proposed speakers’ experience with public speaking. Special attention will be given to submissions that include subject matter experts with the proven ability to motivate and e� ectively engage audiences.

NOTE: Submissions from suppliers for main stage must include speaker participants from retail organizations as part of the session mix.

References: Include a minimum of two references per speaker that RCC may contact to verify presentation skills, knowledge of given subject matter, etc.

Session Format: Priority will be given to proposals that include innovative ways to present content and drive participation in a two-way information sharing experience. Typical formats include: keynote presentations containing Q & A time, panel discussions with a moderator, one-on-one interviews between a subject matter expert and an interviewer, workshop, etc.

Audio Visual Needs: Provide details about the equipment needed to present the proposed session. For example, 16:9 PowerPoint presentations, Internet access, audio/video use, audience participation devices, etc. (Note: a PowerPoint presentation must be integrated into every presentation).

4. Conference Session and Speaker Proposal Considerations Proposals will be selected based on topics and availability of speakers. Potential speakers must be available to meet and plan in advance with RCC who will review and approve all presentations and promotional material in advance of the event. RCC will not work solely with intermediaries and/or assistants to plan conference sessions.

Sessions can be scheduled at any time during the conference, and speakers must be available on any days of the show. Speakers will be noti� ed of their program date and time a month prior to the conference.