VM+SD IRDC Conference 2005 Announces Session Programming

CINCINNATI, OH – June 3, 2005 – The VM+SD International Retail Design Conference (IRDC), presented by VM+SD magazine, announced today the session programming for the fifth annual event. Widely known as retail design's premier educational event, IRDC takes place September 21-23, 2005 at The Fairmont located in Chicago, Illinois.

General sessions will be kicked off by international raconteur Christian Davies, vp retail design strategy/creative director at FRCH Design Worldwide, who will present “The State of the State of Retail.” Davies is a featured columnist in VM+SD and a regular keynoter at IRDC, known for his wit and incredibly demanding taste levels. MJ Munsell, principal, Joan Insell, trend analyst, and Crystal Inge, associate, Callison Architecture, will present the interactive session “Retail Unbound.” Will Ander, senior partner, McMillan/Doolittle LLP and co-author of Winning at Retail will present “Winning at Retail: Developing a Sustained Model for Business Success.”

This year's breakout sessions blend wide-ranging vision with practical know-how through a variety of current topics including color forecasting, retail lighting, merchandise presentation, highlights from EuroShop and branding. A complete list of session descriptions is available at www.irdconline.com.

Comprised of 15 breakout sessions, keynote/general sessions, and multiple social and networking events, IRDC provides the ideal environment for leading retailers, store planners, designers and suppliers to spend three intense days of sharing, learning and interacting with their peers.

The 2005 IRDC continues its innovative sponsorship program for suppliers including a VIP program, abundant networking opportunities and attractive pricing incentives for VM+SD frequency advertisers. For more information on IRDC sponsorships, please contact account managers Craig Henderson at 770-992-3002 or Russ Eisenhardt at 770-649-0081.

Complete Conference details and registration is available 24/7 by visiting www.irdconline.com.

VM+SD is the leading magazine and voice for the store design and visual merchandising industry. It is published monthly by Cincinnati-based ST Media Group International Inc., which serves the visual communications markets with its five publications, branded web sites, events division and custom book division. VM+SD and ST Media Group International may be reached at 513-421-2050 or through their websites, www.vmsd.com and www.stmediagroup.com.