DX3 Conference Returns to Toronto March 10-11 2020

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The annual will be held again this year on March 10-11 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. More than 100 industry speakers and 50+ immersive exhibitions will be part of the event that is expected to see more than 3,200 attendees over the two days. []

DX3 is Canada’s biggest retail, marketing, and technology event that features ample networking opportunities as well as international speakers, expert insight, innovative solutions, workshops and tech demonstration. The list of attendees is extensive and include representatives from some of the biggest brands globally, not to mention plenty of big Canadian names.

The conference includes the Retail Summit which features some of the most innovative retail professionals as well as tech experts who help retailers do what they do best, and the full agenda .

The Marketing & Innovation summit will provide insight into how top marketers ‘break through the noise’.  You’ll hear from marketing leaders who know what it takes to build successful brands and run campaigns that do well. Included will be stories, case studies, best tips, and opportunities to take part in interactive panel discussions, and you’ll get to discover some of the latest innovations transforming the industry.

The DX3 Talks will take place on the show floor and is free to attend for those either showing a floor pass or All-Access Pass. Over the course of two days and on different stages, these interactive workshops are designed to give you actionable advice to help you thrive as a professional and grow your business. []

The Exhibition floor will feature the latest in retail, marketing and tech that will include clever concepts and solutions to take a business to the next level, as well as interactive displays and experiential retail labs. There’s an opportunity to make meaningful connections with fellow retailers, marketers, and tech professionals.

Speakers at this year’s DX3 Conference are extensive, including talks from Loblaw Media, Harry Rosen, Toys R Us, Sobeys, LEGO, Cadillac Fairview, Oxford Properties Group, LCBO, Coca-Cola, Lowe’s, BonLook, Ikea, McDonald’s Canada, Home Depot, Pandora, Shopify, Visa Canada, Johnson & Johnson, and many others. []
 


Tickets to DX3 are now available to purchase, and. Get $100 off the All-Access tickets by using code CONF2020, and attend the show floor for FREE by using code dx3showfloor.

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We look forward to seeing everyone there, as Retail Insider will also be in attendance.

*Partner content. To work with Retail Insider, email: craig@retail-insider.com.

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