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Schedule Snapshot All times are in pacific (PT). Schedule is subject to change. Functions
Monday, Oct. 20th - Reps, Manufacturers, & Vendors
| Morning | Board of Directors Meeting - By Invitation Only | ||
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| Afternoon | Registration & Check-in | LOT/T Fieldtrip - Winsupply DC (off-site) | Vendor Set-up |
| Evening | First-timer's Reception | Welcome Reception | Dinner on own |
| Late Evening | AIM/R Hospitaltiy (at Resort) | Dinner on own | |
| Throughout Day | Consultations for Rep Agencies by Appointment Only: Legal, Finance, Human Resources | ||
Tuesday, Oct. 21st - Reps, Manufacturers, & Vendors
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Registration & Check-in Breakfast & Vendor Exhibits Spouse/Guest Brunch |
AIM/R Live: Opening Remarks Emcee: Ian Heller, Distribution Strategy Group (DSG) WORKSHOP: EOS® with Gino Wickman (8:15 am to 11:30am) |
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| Afternoon | Lunch, Networking & Vendor Exhibits |
SESSION: Hajoca SESSION: Economic Update (Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. - Armada Corporate Intelligence) Roundtables: R.A.M. Rep and Manufacturer AIM/R AWARDS: Golden Eagle and Hall of Fame |
| Evening | Reception (at Resort) | |
| Late Evening | AIM/R Hospitality (at Resort) | Dinner on own |
| Throughout Day | Consultations for Rep Agencies by Appointment Only: Legal, Finance, Human Resources | |
Wednesday, Oct. 22nd - Reps & Vendors
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Breakfast & Vendor Exhibits Past Presidents Breakfast |
AIM/R Live: Opening Remarks SESSION: Build Your Inside Sales Team (Mark Peck) SESSION: Marketing for Reps (Teri) Membership Town Hall SESSION: Better Benchmarking (Paul Giudice, CoMetrics) |
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| Afternoon | Lunch, Networking & Vendor Exhibits |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (You pick two) :#1 - Buy/Sell: The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly #2 - Succession Planning Models: ESOP and More #3 - Employee Benefits to Attract & Retain (Jay Booth( |
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Dine-arounds Dinner on own |
Special Interest Receptions Canadian Members + Women of AIM/R LOT/T Excursion to PopStroke |
| Late Evening | AIM/R Hospitality | |
| Throughout Day | Consultations for Rep Agencies by Appointment Only: Legal, Finance, Human Resources | |
Thursday, Oct. 23rd - Reps & Vendors
| Morning | Breakfast & Vendor Exhibits |
SESSION: AI Forum Brooks Hamitlon, Hamilton AI Strategy Advisors and Ian Heller, Distribution Strategy Group (DSG) |
Closing Remarks |
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| Throughout Day | Consultations for Rep Agencies by Appointment Only: Legal, Finance, Human Resources | ||
| Golf Tournament for AIM/R Bill Freeman Memorial Fund - #Golf | |||
Registration opens April 24th.
| Rep Agents | 3 Days: October 20–23, 2025 |
| Manufacturers | 2 Days: October 20–21, 2025 |
| Registration Category | By July 1st | After July 1st |
| Rep Agents* | $995 | $1,195 |
| Past Presidents' Incentive* |
$800 | $800 |
| Spouses/Guests* | $650 | $750 |
| Rep Agents: Non-member* | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| Vendors: Software & Service Provider*** | $850 | $850 |
| Vendors: Additional Software & Service Provider (same firm)*** | $650 | $650 |
| Manufacturers** | $750 | $750 |
| New Members | $750 | $750 |
*Rep Agency, Past Presidents, and Spouses / Guests for Oct. 20th - 23rd
Monday Welcome Reception; First-timers' Reception (First-timers' only); all networking breakfasts and lunches, all educational sessions; Tuesday evening Reception on the Paradise Park Lawn; complimentary one-to-one sessions with our consultants (legal, human resources, financial planning and AI - Artificial Intelligence). Consultations are pre-scheduled and are first-come, first-served. Reach out at [email protected] for additional details.**Manufacturer Activities / Oct. 20th - 21st
Monday Welcome Reception; networking breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, keynote presentation & educational sessions on Tuesday; and Tuesday evening Reception at on the Paradise Park Lawn.***Vendor Activities
(1) Tabletop display, Monday Welcome Reception, all networking breakfasts and lunches, all educational sessions, Tuesday evening Reception on the Paradie Park Lawn.Safety Guidelines Consent
AIM/R is committed to your safety and comfort at the AIM/R 53rd Annual Conference (Oct. 20th - Oct. 23rd, 2025) and will adhere to the guidelines and restrictions set forth by the State of Arizona and The Scottsdale Resort & Spa at the time of the Annual Conference. By registering as an attendee, I agree to abide by these guidelines and any restrictions.Photography & Video Recording Consent
Photography and video recording will be used throughout AIM/R's Annual Conference and at related activities. Registration and attendance at and/or participation in AIM/R's Annual Conference or other activities constitutes an agreement and consent by each registrant or participant for AIM/R and/or its licensees to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the image, likeness and voice of each registrant or participant (or family members) in photographs, videotapes, printed material, electronic reproductions and audio recording that are taken or recorded at such event or related activities.There were more than 630 total registrants at the 2024 AIM/R 52nd Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. For a photo recap of the Annual Conference 2024, click here.Accommodations
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- Contracted Rate: $295 / night for single / double / triple / quadruple occupancy + applicable taxes
- Resort Fee is waived.
- Cut-off Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
- Check-in is currently at 4:00 pm pacific (PT). Check-out is currently at 10:00 am pacific (PT)
- If the group rate is no longer available, prevailing rates may be offered for some or all of your dates.
Sponsorships
How will your company stand-out from the crowd in Scottsdale this fall? An AIM/R Sponsorship can elevate your company's presence. As an Association Partner, your company will enjoy year-round recognition, exclusive benefits, and first-right-of-refusal for the same sponsorship the following year. Benefits run from Jan. 1st through Dec. 31st, 2025. Your company can also opt to participate in an Event Sponsorship and enjoy benefits specific to the Annual Conference.
Prospectus 2025 (Download)
Click here for the 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus. Contact AIM/R at [email protected] to claim your opportunity!
Thank you to our Manufacturers, Rep Agencies, Vendors, and Press Partners that committed to 2025. Here's the running list.
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Champion Association Partnership
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Welcome Reception 10.20 |
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Welcome Reception 10.20 |
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LOT/T Event at PopStroke 10.22 |
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LOT/T Event at PopStroke 10.22 |
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Service Providers, Media, and Fellow Associations
The Vendor Exhibits at the Annual Conference is a good opportunity for attendees to one-stop shop for the latest service providers and to touch base with industry publications and associations.
Thank you to our Vendors in 2024:LOT/T
You may be LOT/T and not know it. LOT/T or Leaders of Tomorrow... Today is a sub-group of AIM/R for future leaders, managers, or owners. LOT/T is the "Next Generation" for the Rep Function for our industry. Rather than age, it is about experience. Rep Agents who are beginning their careers or are new to the Rep Function are LOT/T Members. There is no age criteria! LOT/T has dedicated activitites at each AIM/R Annual Conference.
Here's our roll-out for 2025. Prior sign-up is required during the badge registration process this April.
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1:00 pm to 5:00pm Mon., Oct. 20th - Fieldtrip to Winsupply DC |
We will load-up the bus and head to a local Winsupply Distribution Center in the Phoenix metro area for a "come-and-see" experience for LOT/T Members.
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6:00 pm to 8:00pm Wed., Oct. 22nd - LOT/T Excursion to PopStroke |
Eat. Drink. Putt. We will be doing lots of that at PopStroke from 6:00pm to 8:00pm mst on Wednesday. Roundtrip, ground transportation is provided between the Resort and the venue.
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Golf Tournament for Bill
AIM/R is holding the inaugural golf tournament for the Bill Freeman Memorial Fund on Thurs., Oct. 23rd, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm pacific at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club (adjacent to The Scottsdale Resort & Spa). You sign-up for Golf when you register for your badge to attend the Annual Conference.
This event is a fundraiser for the Bill Freeman Memorial Fund which affords Scholarships for Rep Agents seeking the CPMR and or CPSC certification through MRERF.
Golf Fees:- $200 / round
- $800 / foursome
- $250 for Tee Box Sign
- $1,000 for Beverage Cart (exclusive)