2024 GSMA Conference

After a challenging hiatus, we're thrilled to announce our first in-person gathering post-COVID-19! Join us in the heart of the Midwest at the stunning 21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Reconnect with industry leaders, unveil cutting-edge strategies, and immerse yourself in dynamic sessions tailored for your success. Elevate your expertise, embrace innovation, and join us in shaping the future of gift sales. Reserve your seat today!

Location: 21c Museum Hotel in Kansas City, MO
Dates: April 29th - May 1st, 2024
Price: $300

🚀 Why Attend?

✨ Uncover industry secrets and best practices.

✨ Explore fresh perspectives outside the hustle of show-season

✨ Connect with like-minded professionals from coast to coast.

✨ Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Kansas City.

🎉 What's In Store?

🎙️ Engaging sessions led by industry experts.

🤝 Networking opportunities to forge valuable connections.

🎨 A stunning venue, offering a fusion of art, luxury, and innovation.

🍽️ Culinary delights at the hotel's chef-driven restaurant.

The 21c Museum Hotel

Discover art-infused luxury at the heart of downtown Kansas City – the 21c Museum Hotel. Immerse yourself in contemporary masterpieces, unwind in stylish accommodations, and savor culinary excellence at the chef-driven restaurant. Elevate your conference experience at a venue that transcends hospitality to become a work of art itself. Join us at GSMA Conference 2024 for an unforgettable stay at the intersection of culture and comfort.

Included with your conference fee:

🍹Welcome reception Monday night after registration.
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on Tuesday
🥣 Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday

Conference Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Registration Opens

    6:00pm: Welcome Reception

  • 7:30 am: Registration & Breakfast

    8:30 am: Opening Comments

    9:00 am: KEYNOTE – Shari Levitin (Humanizing the Sales Process)

    10:30 am: Break

    10:45 am: PANEL: The Art of the Pivot - How retailers are doing business post pandemic, and how reps play a part

    12:30 pm: Lunch

    1:30 pm: Choose Your Own Adventure: Small Group Discussions

    3:15 pm: Break

    3:30 pm: Rep Group Leadership Panel

    6:00 pm: Dinner

  • 8:00 am: Gather & Breakfast

    8:30 am: Day 2 Introduction

    9:00 am: Inside Sales with Dawn Grooter

    10:30 am: Break

    10:45 am: Wisdom Wednesday Live - Ask an Expert with Richard Freeman

    12:00pm: Lunch

    1:00 pm: Effectively Training Sales Reps with Phil Fisher

    3:00 pm: What’s new with Markettime? (Ron Petroff & Jacob Teplin)

  • “The resources and wisdom I learned from the in-person conference in Atlanta gave me the tools to help my business grow. The content and discussion groups were so valuable to me as a business owner and the connections made during the conference are people I cherish to this day.”

    Hope Meadows, Fly Paper Products

  • “Relatively new to my position, my first (and sadly only, due to Covid) GSMA Conference was a total game-changer for me! Packed with top-notch sales tactics + strategies and epic networking that turned into lasting friendships— attending the conference majorly assisted in shaping me into a more effective Sales Manager. I’m still grateful…and ready for the next one!”

    Taylor Brunson, Archipelago