Special Events
Saturday, October 2
Maximize Your Shopping Experience
9:15 am Presentation
7th Floor Conference Room
A 15-minute “how to” seminar, highlighting the best way to navigate the 7th floor and where to find all of our latest bridal resources presented by Susan Glick, Vice President of Apparel, MMPI. Discover the top ten trends of the season and get all the right tools to maximize your buy!
9:15 am Presentation
7th Floor Conference Room
A 15-minute “how to” seminar, highlighting the best way to navigate the 7th floor and where to find all of our latest bridal resources presented by Susan Glick, Vice President of Apparel, MMPI. Discover the top ten trends of the season and get all the right tools to maximize your buy!
“Bridal Illusions”
Market Party & Fashion Show
6 pm Market Party
6:30 pm Fashion Show
8th Floor Atrium
Sample appetizers, sip drinks, and enjoy our 8th floor special events area before proceeding to our exciting fashion show to see the latest spring trends in all categories, right off our show floor.
Market Party & Fashion Show
6 pm Market Party
6:30 pm Fashion Show
8th Floor Atrium
Sample appetizers, sip drinks, and enjoy our 8th floor special events area before proceeding to our exciting fashion show to see the latest spring trends in all categories, right off our show floor.
Sunday, October 3
“Prom-tastic!” Fashion Show
8 am Breakfast
8:30 am Fashion Show
8th Floor Atrium
See all the hot trends in the prom category come to life on our fashion show runway. Don’t miss this lively presentation and networking breakfast!
Retailer Networking Dinner
6 pm Dinner
Wolf Point Ballroom, 15th Floor, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza
Reservations are limited. Tickets are $20 each.
Join your fellow retailers for dinner, cocktails and an evening of power networking with discussions led by industry experts.
Monday, October 4
How Social Media Impacts Your Business
Presented by an expert for WPP Digital Group,
the world’s largest advertising agency
8 am Continental Breakfast
8:15 am Presentation
Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 2nd-floor pedway
There is no question that the impact of the internet and social media on your business is monumental. This seminar will focus on the aspects of social media that you need to successfully drive your business.
Presented by an expert for WPP Digital Group,
the world’s largest advertising agency
8 am Continental Breakfast
8:15 am Presentation
Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 2nd-floor pedway
There is no question that the impact of the internet and social media on your business is monumental. This seminar will focus on the aspects of social media that you need to successfully drive your business.
A Night at the DEBI’s
7 pm Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
8 pm Hall of Fame Presentation & Dinner
9 pm Entertainment, followed by dancing
The Field Museum, 1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Introducing the DEBI Hall of Fame! We will induct 12 companies who have been leaders in the industry. This special black-tie evening will feature cocktails, the Hall of Fame presentation, dinner, and Broadway entertainment inspired by NINE. Tickets are $95 each; please call 312.527.7758 for reservations. Tickets are non-refundable. They will be held at the Concierge Booth at Registration, Floor 1 of The Merchandise Mart. No reservations or table placements will be accepted without payment. Click here to order your tickets today.
