Hotel
Secure a Room within RILA's hotel block
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
- 6000 West Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, Florida 34746 - 1.407.586.0000
- The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
Located in beautiful Central Florida, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to an upscale, one-of-a-kind experience Need a little break? Attendees can explore the four-and-a-half acres of airy, indoor garden atriums, nine award-winning restaurants, bars, the world-class Relâche Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
RILA Rates
RILA's preferred rate of $297.00 (including the resort fee) is available until January 25, 2025, or until the room block sells out, whichever occurs first. After this date, attendees are subject to publicly advertised room rates.
Plan to arrive at the hotel before 4:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 16, for the LINK Welcome Reception (5:00 – 6:30 PM). We recommend scheduling your return flight after 1:00 PM to allow ample travel time following the conference conclusion at 10:15 AM.
Committee Meetings – TRIC and SCLC
We recommend an early arrival on Sunday, February 16, to allow time to pick up your conference badge prior to your committee meeting. Your committee meeting start times are listed below.
Retail Golfers
Plan your travel for arrival and hotel check-in on Saturday, February 15. Shuttle buses for the golf tournament depart at 7:00 AM the following morning on Sunday, February 17.
Post-Conference Women in Supply Chain Workshop Attendees
Plan your return flight after 3:00 PM to ensure you are able to attend the entire workshop and allow ample travel time following the workshop conclusion at 12:00 PM.
Schedule of Events
- Sunday Feb 16, 2025
- Monday Feb 17, 2025
- Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
- Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
-
Complimentary golf tournament for all retailer attendees
- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
-
Transportation and Logistics Committee Meeting - Invite Only
- 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
-
Supply Chain Leaders Council Meeting - Invite Only
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
-
Supply Chain Advisory Council Meeting - Invite Only
- 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
-
Official Kickoff Reception
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
-
Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
-
General Sessions
- 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
-
Breakout Sessions
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
-
Snack Break
- 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
-
Breakout Sessions
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
-
Supply Chain Leaders Council Meeting - Invite Only
- 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
-
Lunch in the Expo Experience
- 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
-
Expo Experience Open
- 1:15 PM – 2:25 PM
-
Hosted Meetings
- 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
-
Snack Break
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
-
General Sessions
- 4:00 PM – 5:10 PM
-
Hosted Meetings
- 4:40 PM – 5:15 PM
-
Supply Chain Leaders Council Meetup - Invite Only
- 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
-
Reception in Expo Experience
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
-
Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
-
General Sessions
- 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
-
Breakout Sessions
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
-
Snack Break
- 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
-
Breakout Sessions
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
-
Distribution Committee Meeting - Invite Only
- 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
-
Expo Experience Open
- 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
-
Lunch in the Expo Experience
- 1:15 PM – 2:25 PM
-
Hosted Meetings
- 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
-
Snack Break
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
-
General Sessions
- 4:00 PM – 5:10 PM
-
Hosted Meetings
- 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
-
Reception in Expo Experience
- 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
-
Breakfast
- 8:30 AM – 10:15 AM
-
Breakout Sessions
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
-
Post-Conference Women in Supply Chain Workshop
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
This is the primary commercial airport - approximately 20 minutes from the Gaylord Palms. The hotel is located 19.3 miles NE of the Orlando International Airport.
Travel