ASA’s NETWORK2023 Draws Rave Reviews

NETWORK2023 held Nov. 8-10 in Orlando, Florida featured more than 850 attendees, including 86-member distributor firms that represent more than $50 billion in annual sales.

NETWORK’s diverse agenda included eight unique networking opportunities, seven engaging educational and general sessions, as well as keynote meal events featuring dynamic speakers such as Captain Richard Phillips (NIBCO-Milwaukee Valve Industrial Piping Division breakfast), NFL official Sarah Thomas (Kohler Plumbing Division breakfast) and Navy SEAL Team Six leader Robert O’Neill (A. O. Smith breakfast).

ASA President Katie Poehling Seymour gave her president’s report during the InSinkErator Annual Meeting & Member Lunch.

More than 70 manufacturers participated in the wholesaler-distributor and vendor conference appointments, and the Great Ideas Roundtable Sessions were once again a huge draw with more than 200 attendees sharing best practices and ideas.

The schedule also included an Evening at EPCOT that provided attendees an opportunity to explore the park on their own or with fellow ASA members.

Post-conference survey results are coming in and include positive comments from NETWORK attendees.

“These were amongst the best speakers at any conference I have ever been to” 
Leigh Suffian, Immerse/Atlas Supply

“Speakers at ASA are consistently the best I see at any industry events I attend”
Andy Comfort, ASC Engineered Solutions

“Great event that we’ll plan on attending every year moving forward”
Tim Masterson, Taco Comfort Solutions

“Excellent mix of speakers this year. Encouraging to see more women on stage”
Max Rohr, Caleffi

The NETWORK Task Group will meet early next year to start planning the agenda for NETWORK2024, taking place in Chicago, Nov. 13-15, 2024.  Watch for registration to open in early spring.

 

By Allison Ballantyne
Meetings and Events Manager