What’s New at LINK2025: A Smarter Approach to Networking

Learn how to qualify for a free ticket

By [ Jess Dankert ]
10/23/2024

Every year, RILA brings together retailers, grocers, product manufacturers, top brands, and startups for LINK, the #1 retail supply chain event. As RILA’s Vice President of Supply Chain, I may be biased but it’s my favorite event of the year. In my 11 years in this role, I’ve seen myriad supply chain trends and challenges come and go—emerging technologies, shifting geopolitical dynamics, transforming consumer expectations. One constant is the quality and strength of the community we’ve built here, with a conference experience built and planned by and for retail supply chain leaders.

LINK has always been a hub for meaningful networking opportunities. But now, we’re bolstering that tradition with even more substantial opportunities to find solutions to your biggest pain points, make connections that will last, and meet your business objectives…and do it for FREE. We call it the Hosted Retailers & Consumer Product Manufacturers Program.

Can I really attend for free? How will it work?

The Hosted Retailers & Consumer Product Manufacturers Program is open to individuals from retailers, grocers, and consumer brands responsible for buying or evaluating supply chain technology, solutions or services. You tell us what’s important to you and your business, and we'll connect you with interested solution providers—ALL MEETINGS ARE DOUBLE OPT-IN. Then, you’ll be empowered via eight pre-scheduled, highly productive 15-minute onsite meetings to quickly and efficiently discover new supply chain technologies and solutions, and dramatically improve your knowledge of the latest trends and business models.

Participants receive a free full-access LINK ticket and up to $750 in hotel and travel reimbursement.

Don't miss out! If you've been on the fence, now's your golden opportunity to jump in and experience it all—absolutely free!

Every year, we seek to level up the experience for our attendees and I’m confident that this new program is going to have positive, lasting impacts on retailers and industry partners alike.

If you haven’t already, explore our Hosted Retailers & Product Manufacturers Program and see if it’s a good fit for you and your team. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, as well. Can’t wait to see you in Orlando!