On the Beach

VM+SD and its publisher, ST Media Group (Cincinnati), have announced that the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, located in the fashionable South Beach district of Miami Beach, will be the site of the 2004 VM+SD International Retail Design Conference (IRDC), Sept. 15-17, 2004.

IRDC features in-depth educational sessions led by proven retail experts and numerous networking opportunities. Since its inception in 2001, the conference has drawn hundreds of top retailers, designers and suppliers, who come together for three days of learning, interaction and fun.

“IRDC is the only conference I know of that’s about learning and growing,” said Jonathan Lander, corporate director visual merchandising, marketing, at Nordstrom (Seattle). “I highly recommend it for anyone who has an interest in retail display or merchandising and the impact it has on driving business.”

Michael Bodziner, principal at Gensler (San Francisco), has said, “I've attended three of the conferences and don’t know of any other of its scale that provides hands-on workshops, high caliber speakers…and superb socializing venues for networking and good times!”

IRDC 2004 features a new and improved sponsorship program that includes an expanded VIP program, more networking opportunities and attractive pricing incentives for VM+SD frequency advertisers. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Angelo Varrone at 770.649.1222; fax: 770.518.0022; or e-mail: angelo.varrone@stmediagroup.com. For ongoing IRDC updates, visit www.irdconline.com.