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July 29, 2021 Toronto, ON – Designed to replicate the in-person, physical trade show and conference experience, now in it’s second year, the largest virtual grocery event, GIC LIVE @ HOME 2021 edition is bigger and better to make it feel as it if were live! Live show dates will be October 26, 27, 28, 2021, with the platform and all its conference and trade show components available for a full 30 days total.
JOIN ALL OF GROCERY
Face-to-face virtual is even easier and faster this year allowing for valuable connections as if you were LIVE! Featuring AI-powered meeting matchmaking technology on EnsembleIQ’s best-in-class virtual platform, the exclusive Retailer Connect program allows executives of all levels, from all regions, to gather to share knowledge, network and conduct business, virtually, either 1:1 or in teams. Over the 3-day live event and over 30 days total, businesses can make scheduled meetings in their booth using text chat (in 100 languages) or video. NEW! Attendee to attendee LIVE chat/video!
FAST & EASY ACCESS WITH ONE CLICK
Using a one-click login, attendees can quickly pre-schedule dedicated meetings, add education sessions to their calendar, and network using text chat or face-to-face video chat. This premium experience is affordable and accessible from any laptop or mobile. GIC LIVE @ HOME provides an economical engagement opportunity with no travel or accommodation costs for businesses, and no lost time away from the office. Retailers will enjoy free access to the trade show.
Exhibitors will be able to work with their account manager to effortlessly design their immersive and engaging exhibitor booth, all powered by proventechnology. “A World of Opportunities” awaits both local and international exhibitors as they will be able to connect with decision makers. No downloads of apps or additional software necessary.
ENGAGE & CONNECT
This ground-breaking event provides even more engagement opportunities complete with keynotes, workshops, product discovery and more. The booths can be accessed easily with one click, sampling and digital show bags will also be made available. At GIC LIVE @ HOME retailers and buyers from around the world will access videos, download sales sheets and product information,check out hundreds of innovations in the New Product Showcase digital displays, and video / text chat with vendors live. When not exploring the booths, online visitors can attend invaluable keynotes and presentations from leading experts on sector issues in the auditorium, both live and on-demand. The Choose Ontario Product Pitch Pavilion will spotlight local vendors new to market.
GIC LIVE @ HOME is a three-day event supported by a unique 27-day follow-up showcase after the live experience, in which all exhibitor virtual booths and education sessions will remain open and active, 24/7. During that period, delegates to the event can access materials and exhibitors can continue to receive visitors and meetings across the entire period. With commitments already from leading retailers and suppliers to bringing their buying and decision-makers to the event, GIC LIVE @ HOME is the grocery’s must-attend virtual event. Go to www.GroceryInnovations.com
To Exhibit: Contact Rolster Taylor, Rtaylor@cfig.ca; Young Oh, Yoh@cfig.ca. More information, events@cfig.ca
GIC LIVE @ HOME is the premier virtual grocery exhibition and conference at the forefront of innovation, showcasing cutting-edge products and services. The conference provides exceptional opportunities for networking and foresight into current and upcoming industry trends. For all media inquiries, high-res images or interview requests contact: Nancy Kwon, nkwon@cfig.ca.
