Thursday Oct. 8

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Thursday Oct. 8

OFFSITE EXPERIENCE: AREA15

Take the afternoon of the second day of IRDC, prior to our closing keynote session, and explore Area 15. This multi-building complex, spanning 35 acres, houses interactive experiences, dining, exhibitions, art installations, retail stores, games and one-of-a-kind activations like Meow Wolf's OmegaMart. (The Museum of Ice Cream launched its latest attraction here in July.) Attendees will get to spend an afternoon learning about the site's design, straight from the people who created it, and explore the compound. Wear your most comfortable shoes and get ready for an afternoon of discovery.

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Thursday Oct. 8

CLOSING PARTY

Raise a glass to another successful IRDC! Join us for an evening of celebration at an offsite reception at The Bottled Blonde. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, Vegas vibes and great conversations as we close out the conference.

Wednesday Oct. 7

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Rise and shine—IRDC style. Join us for the Networking Breakfast and kick off Day One with good food, strong coffee, and energizing conversation with peers from across the retail design community. Open to all attendees. Just show up hungry and ready to connect.

Wednesday Oct. 7

VMSD AWARDS LUNCHEON

Enjoy lunch while reconnecting with colleagues, then seamlessly transition into VMSD's annual Awards Celebration beginning at 12:30 PM. Together, we'll recognize outstanding creativity and innovation across the retail design industry, honoring this year's Designer Dozen, International Visual Competition winners, Retail Renovation Competition winners, and the prestigious VMSD/Peter Glen Retailer of the Year Award.

Wednesday Oct. 7

THE EXPERIENCE PARADOX

Convenience no longer means simply getting customers in and out faster. Today's shoppers expect stores to deliver speed and inspiration, efficiency and personalization, digital ease and human connection – all within the same visit. In this session, attendees will explore how leading retailers are redefining the remodel by embracing these seemingly contradictory expectations instead of choosing between them. Discover the strategies, design principles and operational innovations that allow physical spaces to flex with changing consumer needs while remaining true to the brand. Through real-world examples and practical insights, learn how today's most successful remodels create adaptable environments that balance competing demands, elevate the customer experience and position stores to thrive in an increasingly complex retail landscape.

Sponsored Session: Imagine

Takeaways:

• Understand the various layers of an effective remodel, from personalization to human connection

• Learn how physical spaces achieve ultimate flexibility with changing consumer expectations

• Discover strategies that can be applied to your own brand

Wednesday Oct. 7

VMSD OFFSITE INSPIRATION TOUR: LAS VEGAS ARTS DISTRICT TOUR, HOSTED BY HANS BOODT

For this unique excursion, attendees will be invited to take a guided tour of the Las Vegas Arts District. Take in the sights and sounds of this unique area: A cultural hub filled with indie art galleries, shops and bars, set against the backdrop of a bohemian vibe. Hosted and sponsored by IRDC's City Host sponsor, Hans Boodt, attendees will also get to view the company's latest Las Vegas showroom experience. Wear comfy shoes and get ready to explore a part of Vegas you didn't know existed!

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Tuesday Oct. 6

THE GREAT INDUSTRY RECEPTION

You’ve made it to Vegas—now let’s celebrate! Join us on The Scene Pool Deck on the 6th floor to kick off IRDC in style. Enjoy cocktails, lively conversation and a little Vegas fun with rooftop vibes, Vegas views and celebrity sightings as we bring everyone back together and toast to another incredible year of inspiration, connection and creativity.

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