Register    Sep 25-27, 2024 | Austin Texas

NAW Innovators Summit 

NAW’s technology showcase, designed to accelerate participants’ investment in game-changing solutions tailored specifically to America’s largest distribution companies. The Innovators Summit features main stage presentations from the founders of cutting-edge startups, focused on innovation in the areas of artificial intelligence, digitization, automation, and eCommerce. Presentations are followed by private meeting opportunities with each of the founders, providing distribution CEOs and technology executives with the information and partnerships they need to design their technology investment roadmap. 

Date: September 25-27 
Location: Austin Texas, Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
Time: The event kicks off in the afternoon on September 25 and ends in the afternoon on September 27.  

Who Should Attend?

Top-decisions makers within leading distribution firms across the nation focused on innovation and technology solutions to drive change and optimize operations. 

Why Attend?

  • Fast-track your future: Discover game-changing solutions from hand-picked startups focused on AI, digitization, automation, and eCommerce. 
  • Forge direct partnerships: Secure private meetings with founders to tailor cutting-edge tech to your company’s needs. 
  • Stay ahead of the curve: Gain exclusive insights from leading innovators, shaping your investment roadmap for success. 
  • Rise above the competition: Equip your business with the tools and partnerships to conquer the evolving distribution landscape. 

Event Cost?

$1,750 (Early bird: $1,500, promo code INNOVATE24)

Hotel Information:

We have reserved a block of rooms at in the event hotel the Omni Downtown Austin. Be sure to book your room before the September 4, 2024 deadline as the hotel is sure to sell out.

Hear from Last Year’s Attendees

  • “I really appreciated the exposure and conversations with the selected vendors and their understanding of the distribution and logistics space. And as always, it is great to network with peer organizations.” 
  • “Great event. Well run and on time. I also appreciated Applico’s involvement as the facilitation of discussions was very good.” 
  • “Thanks for putting this on, was a good investment of my time” 

Hear from your peers why they attended the Summit:

Previous Attendees Include:

Arrow Electronics Inc 

Behler Young Co 

Benco Dental Co 

Boeing Distribution Services Inc 

Campbell Companies 

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co Inc 

Core & Main 

Dakota Supply Group 

Davidsons Inc  

Dot Foods Inc 

DW Distribution Inc 

Ellsworth Adhesives Specialty Chemical Distribution 

FleetPride Inc 

Graybar Electric Co Inc 

IEWC 

IFP Motion Solutions 

Imperial Dade 

Insco Distributing Inc

Kelly Paper/Spicers Paper Inc 

Kendall Group 

Kimball Midwest 

Lawson Products Inc 

M R C Global 

MGX Beverage Group 

Midwest Wheel Co  

Motion & Control Enterprises LLC/MCE 

National Oak Distributors Inc 

Nelson-Jameson Inc 

Parksite Inc 

Parts for Trucks Inc  

Power & Telephone Supply Co

RelaDyne LLC 

Reliable Parts

Ryerson 

Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co Inc 

SP Richards Co 

SRS Distribution Inc 

Uline 

US LBM Holdings LLC 

Veritiv Corp 

WESCO Distribution Inc 

Winsupply Inc