CAMEX Connect - Sessions

Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Registration, NACS Member Services, NACS Foundation, Hot Stuff Showcase Location: Main Lobby
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move In Location: Halls G-H
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM CAMEX 101: First Timers/Welcome & Tips for Success Speaker: Robb Faust, Consultant, NACS Education, NACS Speaker: Lynn Kovach, Director, Member Services, NACS Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Threshold
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM NACS Education Unplugged: For Seasoned/Veteran Attendees Speaker: Ashley Gordon, Academic Resource Strategist, NACS Speaker: Jeff Nelson, VP, Industry Collaboration and Development, NACS Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Threshold
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Opening Session and Keynote Speaker: Cassandra Worthy, Speaker CAMEX 2020 Location: 271-273
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM Networking Break Location: Foyer 273
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 11:15 AM to 12:05 PM Beginner's Guide to Product Photography Speaker: Rebecca Saliba, Digital Product Manager, NACS Speaker: Andy Kurowski, Lead UI/UX Web Designer, NACS Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 1-02 Presentation_Photography
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 11:15 AM to 12:05 PM Evergreen Advertising: How to Create Engaging Social Media Ads Speaker: Connor Barnsley, Marketing & Communications Manager, UBC Bookstore Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 1-03 Handout_Evergreen Advertising_C.Barnsley
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 11:15 AM to 12:05 PM Keep Friends Close and Enemies Closer Speaker: Aaron Ochoa, Director, UC Davis Stores, UC Davis Stores Track: Emerging Trends Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Advanced Block: 1-04 Presentation_Keep Friends Close
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 11:15 AM to 12:05 PM Redefining Profit in the Age of Affordability Speaker: Matt Portner , CASP, Director, Auxiliary Services, Ashland University Bookstore Speaker: Jared Ceja, Director Bookstore Services, 49er Shops, Inc. Speaker: Julie Banks , MBA, CCR, Director, University of Dayton Bookstore Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Advanced Block: 1-01
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 12:05 PM to 1:35 PM Lunch on your own
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 1:35 PM to 2:25 PM From Inclusive to Equitable Access: The How and Why Behind the UC Davis Stores Pilot Speaker: Ryan Peterson, VP of General Administration for Verba, Verba l VitalSource Speaker: Aaron Ochoa, Director, UC Davis Stores, UC Davis Stores Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Advanced Block: 2-01 Presentation_From Inclusive to Equitable Access
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 1:35 PM to 2:25 PM Gown and Town: What You Can Learn from an Off-Campus Store - CANCELED Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 2-03 Resource_What You Can Learn From An Off-Campus Store
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 1:35 PM to 2:25 PM Retail Math: Part 1 Speaker: Ella Van Nort, Director of Retail Operation, FIDM Bookstore Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 2-02 Part 1 Handout_Updated_Retail Math_E.VanNort
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 1:35 PM to 2:25 PM Trends on Threads: Apparel Insights Straight from the Source Speaker: Brittany Conley, Research Analyst, NACS Track: Emerging Trends Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 2-04 Presentation_Trends on Threads
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 2:35 PM to 3:25 PM Best of TAC 2019: Affordability for the Rest of Us Speaker: Ashley Gordon, Academic Resource Strategist, NACS Track: Emerging Trends Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 3-04
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 2:35 PM to 3:25 PM How To Apply a Subscription Model to Course Materials Speaker: Darren F Campbell, CEO, Tree of Life Bookstores Speaker: Stephanie Rager, VP of Campus Store Solutions, Tree of Life Bookstores Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 3-01
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 2:35 PM to 3:25 PM Retail Math: Part 2 Speaker: Ella Van Nort, Director of Retail Operation, FIDM Bookstore Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 3-02 Part 2 Handout_Retail Math_E.VanNort
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 2:35 PM to 3:25 PM The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Conducting a Physical Inventory Speaker: Abigail Nevitt, Distribution Manager, Lope Shops Speaker: Paul Cullen, Manager - Warehouse & Copy Center, GVSU Laker Store Speaker: Andy Dunn , MBA, Director, Campus Retail & Licensing, Lope Shops Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 3-03
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 3:25 PM to 3:40 PM Networking Break Location: Foyer 273
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 3:40 PM to 4:30 PM Open, Inclusive, Affordable: What They Mean for Stores, Students and Faculty Speaker: Phil Sanders, Assistant Director, Columbus State Bookstore Speaker: Monica Rattigan, Director of University Stores, The University Store on Fifth Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 4-01
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 3:40 PM to 4:30 PM Shared Services: A New Campus Store Model Speaker: Darren F Campbell, CEO, Tree of Life Bookstores Speaker: Stephanie Rager, VP of Campus Store Solutions, Tree of Life Bookstores Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Advanced Block: 4-03
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 3:40 PM to 4:30 PM Using Technology to Provide Customer Value Speaker: Ruby Bollinger, Assistant Director Retail Operations, Hawk Shop & University Bookstore Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 4-02
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 3:40 PM to 4:30 PM What Every Store Should Know About Credit Cards Speaker: Matt Excell, CEO, Watchman Payment Systems Speaker: Chris Przybylski, Director, Retail Technology, resero Track: Emerging Trends Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 4-04 Presentation_What Every Store/Credit Cards
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 4:40 PM to 5:30 PM Be Ready for the Unthinkable: Emergency Planning Speaker: Chad M. Schreier , MBA, CCR, CEO, MSU Bookstore, Inc. Track: Emerging Trends Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 5-04
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 4:40 PM to 5:30 PM Blow Them Away: Marketing the University Store Speaker: Stacy Elofir, Director, Towson University Store Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 5-03 Presentation_Blow Them Away
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 4:40 PM to 5:30 PM Do More With Less: Maximize Your Merchandising Space Speaker: Mark R. Palmore, Managing Director at Campus Advisory Services, Nebraska Book Company, Inc. Speaker: Randy J. Stejskal, Vice President of Store Design, Campus Store Design Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 5-02
Sat, Feb 8, 2020 - 4:40 PM to 5:30 PM Your Store's Successful Digital Transformation Speaker: Kimberly Holland, Assistant Director, Kennesaw State University Bookstore Speaker: Julie Banks , MBA, CCR, Director, University of Dayton Bookstore Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 5-01
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Registration, NACS Member Services, NACS Foundation, Hot Stuff Showcase Location: Main Lobby
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move In Location: Halls G-H
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 8:45 AM to 9:35 AM Campus Store Visionaries: Leading the Evolution of Course Materials Speaker: Shannon Godfrey, VP of Sales, RedShelf Speaker: Tammy Gocial, Associate Academic VP at Maryville University, The M Store Speaker: Helen Nakos , CCR, Assistant Director, Auxiliary Services, Joliet Junior College Bookstore Speaker: Roger Hailstork, Director, Syracuse University Bookstore Speaker: Stacy Elofir, Director, Towson University Store Speaker: Laura Stevens, Director of Auxiliary Operations, The M Store Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 6-01
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 8:45 AM to 9:35 AM K-12 Roundtable Speaker: Greg Greenwell, Bookstore Director, MICDS Campus Store Track: Other Location: 270 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 6-05
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 8:45 AM to 9:35 AM The Magic Behind Product Assortments: A Vendor Perspective Speaker: Michael Butler, Owner, LXG, Inc. Speaker: Norman Jacobs, President, Spirit Products Ltd. Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 6-02
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 8:45 AM to 9:35 AM Unexpected Retail Strategies To Capture New Revenue Speaker: Kara Bunde-Dunn, Senior VP, Sales and Marketing, Nebraska Book Company, Inc. Speaker: Shannon M Blackwell, VP, Sales - PrismRBS, Nebraska Book Company, Inc. Track: Emerging Trends Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 6-04
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 8:45 AM to 9:35 AM Your Marketing Calendar: What, When, & Why Speaker: Allison Hartel, Assistant Director for Marketing and Outreach, CU Book Store Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 6-03 Handout_Your Marketing Calendar_A.Hartel Promo Plan_Your Marketing Calendar_A.Hartel Promo Results_Your Marketing Calendar_A.Hartel Coupon Record_Your Marketing Calendar_A.Hartel
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 9:45 AM to 10:35 AM K-12 Roundtable Speaker: Greg Greenwell, Bookstore Director, MICDS Campus Store Track: Other Location: 270 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 7-05
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 9:45 AM to 10:35 AM Legislative Update Speaker: Richard Hershman, VP, Government Relations, NACS Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 7-01
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 9:45 AM to 10:35 AM The Big Red M: Building a Campus Subscription Box Campaign Speaker: Laura Stevens, Director of Auxiliary Operations, The M Store Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 7-03
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 9:45 AM to 10:35 AM WACS: A State/Regional Association's Turnaround Success Speaker: Thomas Wolf, Assistant Director - Front end and Cstore manager, University Books & More Speaker: Michelle Flunker, Sales Representative, College Kids Speaker: Mike LeDoux, Sales Rep-MN, SD, ND, Jardine Associates Track: Emerging Trends Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 7-04
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 9:45 AM to 10:35 AM What To Expect From Distributors (And What They Expect From You) Speaker: David C. Harris, President, Pens, Etc. Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 7-02 Handout_What Every Distributor_D.Harris Handout2_What Every Distributor_D.Harris
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 10:35 AM to 10:55 AM Networking Break Location: Foyer 273
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 10:55 AM to 11:45 AM "My Pleasure": A How-To Guide for Creating Exceptional Customer Service Speaker: Jenn Goetsch, Director, Customer Service, Nebraska Book Company, Inc. Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 8-03 Presentation_My Pleasure Customer Service
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 10:55 AM to 11:45 AM Open-to-Buy Fundamentals Speaker: Jon Bibo, Chief Executive Officer, Independent College Bookstore Association Speaker: Paula Haerr, VP Programs & Services, Independent College Bookstore Association Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 8-02
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 10:55 AM to 11:45 AM Sourcing By The Numbers: Using Data to Improve Purchasing Speaker: Aaron Johnson, Vice President, Vindy Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 8-01 Presentation_Sourcing By Numbers
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 10:55 AM to 11:45 AM When Your Campus Goes Viral: How Stores Can Respond Speaker: Carol J. Miller Schaefer , CCR, Director, VOLSHOP Track: Emerging Trends Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 8-04 Handout_When Your Campus Goes Viral_C.Miller-Schaeffer
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM Lunch on your own
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 1:15 PM to 2:05 PM Essential Steps to Increase Tech & Accessory Sales Speaker: Annette Enrico, HP Retail Business Development Manager, D&H Distributing Speaker: Larry Staub, Dir. Inside Sales: Retail/Etail/College Bookstores, D&H Distributing Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 278-279 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 9-02 Presentation_Essential Steps Tech Accessories
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 1:15 PM to 2:05 PM ICBA Trend Chat Speaker: Paula Haerr, VP Programs & Services, Independent College Bookstore Association Track: Emerging Trends Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 9-04
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 1:15 PM to 2:05 PM Measure Up! The New College Store Standards Project Speaker: Carol J. Miller Schaefer , CCR, Director, VOLSHOP Speaker: Loreen J. Maxfield, Director of Retail Operations, The UIC Bookstore Speaker: Jeff Nelson, VP, Industry Collaboration and Development, NACS Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 9-03 Measure Up_College Store Standards Collegiate Retail Industry Standards_Financial & Benchmarking
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 1:15 PM to 2:05 PM The Campus Hairdresser: How Human Connections Take Stores Beyond Transactions Speaker: Emily Campbell, Bookstore Manager, Lethbridge College Bookstore Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 9-01
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 1:15 PM to 2:05 PM Why Vendors Are Important to Retailers Speaker: Kristi Flansburg, Apparel Buyer, Spirit Products Ltd. Speaker: Gus Wegener, Sales Representative, MV Sport/The Game Speaker: Mike LeDoux, Sales Rep-MN, SD, ND, Jardine Associates Speaker: Cassie A. Wherry, Manager, Pioneer Bookshop Speaker: Cary Caldwell, Account Executive, Verba l VitalSource Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 269 Experience Level: Threshold Block: 9-05
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 2:05 PM to 2:25 PM Networking Break Location: Foyer 273
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 2:25 PM to 3:15 PM Course Materials Greatest Hits Speaker: Ashley Gordon, Academic Resource Strategist, NACS Track: Course Materials Location: 275-277 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 10-01 Action Plan_Greatest Hits
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 2:25 PM to 3:15 PM Emerging Trends Greatest Hits Speaker: Brittany Conley, Research Analyst, NACS Track: Emerging Trends Location: 280-282 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 10-04 Action Plan_Greatest Hits
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 2:25 PM to 3:15 PM General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Greatest Hits Speaker: Robb Faust, Consultant, NACS Education, NACS Track: General Merchandise & Retail Solutions Location: 269 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 10-02 Action Plan_Greatest Hits
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 2:25 PM to 3:15 PM Leadership & Strategic Communications Greatest Hits Speaker: Jeff Nelson, VP, Industry Collaboration and Development, NACS Track: Leadership & Strategic Communications Location: 266-268 Experience Level: Intermediate Block: 10-03 Action Plan_Greatest Hits
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 2:35 PM to 3:25 PM New Exhibitor Session Speaker: Mary Adler-Kozak , CEM, Sr Director, Meetings & Expositions, NACS Location: 278-279
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM Closing Session and Keynote Speaker: Bonnie St. John, Speaker CAMEX 2020 Location: LaNouvelle Ballroom C
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 5:30 PM to 5:45 PM Line Up with the Brass Jazz Band and Stilt Walkers! Location: Outside of Hall G
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 5:45 PM to 6:00 PM Second Line Brass Jazz Band Parade! Location: Outside of Hall G
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Homecoming @ Mardi Gras World
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Registration, NACS Member Services, NACS Foundation, Hot Stuff Showcase Location: Main Lobby
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CAMEX Trade Show Location: Halls G-H
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CM Theater: Pearson Updates on the Print Rental Program, OASIS 2.0, and Anti-Piracy Efforts Speaker: Kevin Hannegan, Director of Channel Partnerships, Pearson Speaker: Tom Hoffa, VP of Channel Partnerships, Pearson Location: Booth #1236
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM CM Theater: The Digital Alphabet: What Does It Really Mean? Speaker: Lisa Montgomery, Digital Development Executive, Verba l VitalSource Location: Booth #1236
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM CM Theater: Pearson Updates on the Print Rental Program, OASIS 2.0, and Anti-Piracy Efforts Speaker: Kevin Hannegan, Director of Channel Partnerships, Pearson Speaker: Tom Hoffa, VP of Channel Partnerships, Pearson Location: Booth #1236
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM CM Theater: How Bookstores Can Evolve to Adapt to the Changing Course Materials Landscape Speaker: Kelly Tilstra, Director of Business Development, Akademos Location: Booth #1236
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Prospective CAMEX Exhibitor Walk Through
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Trade Show Happy Hour
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CAMEX Trade Show Family Hour Location: Halls G&H
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 - 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM SWCBA CAMEX Reception
Tue, Feb 11, 2020 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Registration, NACS Member Services, NACS Foundation, Hot Stuff Showcase Location: Main Lobby
Tue, Feb 11, 2020 - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CAMEX Trade Show Location: Halls G-H
Tue, Feb 11, 2020 - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM CM Theater: Course Materials Insights from Student and Faculty Watch Studies Speaker: Brittany Conley, Research Analyst, NACS Location: Booth #1236
Tue, Feb 11, 2020 - 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM CM Theater: From Traditional to Hybrid: Determining the Right Model for Your Campus Store Speaker: Shannon Godfrey, VP of Sales, RedShelf Location: Booth #1236
Tue, Feb 11, 2020 - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Trade Show Happy Hour
Wed, Feb 12, 2020 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Exhibitor Move Out