IWLA Convention & Expo

The IWLA Convention & Expo attracts hundreds of warehouse logistics leaders and supplier partners each year. They gather to learn, take care of association business, network, and have a little fun as they support and lead the 3PL-warehousing industry.

ANNUAL HIGHHLIGHTS

Each IWLA Convention & Expo is kicked off by inspiring keynote speakers – who may or may not be part of the warehouse logistics industry. Recent presenters include baseball legend Jim Abbott; Pat Williams from the Orlando Magic; Harry Kraemer, Northwestern University; and ultimate racer Robyn Benincasa.
Educational sessions are interactive and packed with topics that matter to warehouse logistics leaders and supplier partners: business development, security, marketing, staffing practices, technology, food handling, automation, and more. All sessions are full of takeaways to help warehouses profit and grow.
IWLA plans networking opportunities throughout the event — dedicated times devoted for warehouse logistics leaders and supplier partners in the exhibit hall, IWLA Opening Reception, Networking Reception, IWLA Political Action Committee Dinner, and the Chairman’s Reception & Dinner.
There is a golf tourney before the convention kicks off: Duke Realty has been the main tourney sponsor for many years.

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EXPO/SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Warehouse attendees cite the IWLA Expo as a major attraction during convention. The trade show floor is the one place where supplier partners can tell their stories directly to warehouse-based 3PL executives.

Exhibiting and sponsoring give supplier partners many great opportunities.

Clarify messaging with hundreds of warehouse logistics leaders gathered in one place. No other event is expressly for the third-party warehousing community.
Make connections by tapping into an IWLA leadership “buddy” to make introductions and connections.
Build a network outside the expo hall. (Booth comes with one full registration for all sessions and socials.)
IWLA welcomes sponsors at all levels – and the association offers sponsorship levels that fit your budget. For many options, non-exclusive partial sponsorships are available.
All premium sponsors (bronze and above) receive these benefits:
- - recognition (with logo in proportion to the level) in IWLA Convention & Expo promotional materials (including the preconference program; the onsite brochure; and on convention signage);
  - recognition from the podium during an IWLA general session;
  - recognition during a rotating slideshow that runs during breaks and as attendees enter the general session room;
  - complimentary materials inclusion in the attendee tote bags; and
  - a free sponsorship of the IWLA weekly e-newsletter “3PL Warehouse Today from IWLA.” (Note: Platinum and Diamond sponsors receive multiple sponsorships of the newsletter/convention e-blasts and have first choice for insertion.)

IWLA sends a sponsorship/exhibitor prospectus each fall to supplier partners.

Watch the IWLA Convention pages for specific information about the next event.

We were considering attending the annual IWLA convention this year and decided to consider membership at that time. When we looked at the cost to attend as non-member, it was going to be $2000 more to exhibit at the show as a non-member versus member. We found out from Jennifer and her team, that the cost of membership is $2600 annually, which makes the difference in spend $600. After hearing the many benefits that we could utilize as a member (webinars, press releases, newsletters, discounted attendance at conventions, and shows). We’ve been welcomed aboard with the entire IWLA team giving our business the tools we need to be successful with our IWLA membership. Two Way Radio Gear, Inc is excited to be in partnership with IWLA.

"The IWLA Convention & Expo provides unique networking and sponsorship opportunities. As an IWLA partner member for many years, we participate in both. Over the many years of exhibiting and sponsoring, we have enjoyed meeting and establishing business as well as personal relationships with many members. This has afforded us the opportunity to grow our business while providing a valuable service to the membership. Thank you for providing this valuable forum!"

“The IWLA Convention & Expo is a great ROI because of the networking opportunities. We refer business to other IWLA members on a regular basis."

"Southeast Solutions has been a member of the IWLA for the past 8 years. Our participation in the Convention & Expo has been instrumental in growing our business not only with the IWLA members but with the other IWLA partners that use our services to help their own clients. We look forward to many more years of membership and growth using this platform."

"We have been a very steady exhibitor for close to 20 years. If you want to meet and get to know the leaders and doers in this industry, this convention is a must!"

“I have been attending the annual conference for many years now and still find value in creating and maintaining networking relationships."

“The annual IWLA Convention & Expo is the premier logistics conference that provides incredible educational events while also allowing plenty of time to renew friendships and meet new logistic professionals.”