Make registration your first stop to pick up your badge and materials, with registration open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As anticipation builds for TSE, First-Time Attendees, Meet the Market Retailers & Exhibitors are invited to Maximize Your NACDS Relationships & Outcomes from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to network with peers, understand the role of NACDS in the industry, and gain valuable tips on maximizing the benefits of your membership and TSE participation.

If you were unable to register on Friday, do so first thing Saturday morning. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., followed by your first opportunity to meet retailers at the Networking Continental Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and Meet the Market, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Meet the Market is a special program designed to introduce the latest innovative products, technologies, and services to the retail audience. Participating exhibitors present their company and products to buyers through a series of 10-minute appointments arranged by NACDS – thousands of presentations are made in this pre-exhibition event. There is no additional charge to participate in Meet the Market, but you must register in advance.

Two back-to-back “Special Sessions” will be conducted from 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. A number of companies will provide informational discussions from leading executives featuring the latest, topical, areas of interest. There is no additional charge or registration necessary to attend. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Your evening is open for you to meet with business partners or explore the city of San Diego.

The day begins with a Networking Continental Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by our Business Program at 8:00 a.m. Periodically check the schedule for updated speaker information.

At 10:00 a.m. appointments begin in the Exhibit Hall with lunch available 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Exhibit Hall closes at 6:00 p.m. but you can continue to meet with retailers at the Total Store Expo Reception, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Grand Ballroom.  The remainder of the evening is open, so make your dinner appointments and reservations prior to arriving in San Diego.

Monday starts with the Networking Continental Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. held prior to our informative, innovative, and topical Insight Sessions from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the San Diego Convention Center. Again, check the Schedule as session descriptions and speakers are frequently added.

Appointments continue in the Exhibit Hall, 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., with lunch available 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The exhibit hall closes and dismantle begins at 6:00 p.m.

On Monday evening, plan to attend the NACDS San Diego Extravaganza to be held in the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Grand Ballroom! The evening will feature plenty of great food, great music, and great opportunities to interact with your fellow attendees and find the one or two people that you would like to meet to make the Expo a success. Dress for the evening is casual. The perfect way to wrap up your successful conference!