Formerly the Marshall Field and Company building: America's oldest department store and an iconic retail landmark, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago
Time |
Content |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Arrival Check-in, grab a coffee and network with other guests |
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Welcome & NEW Session: Tariffs & Retail Readiness Kim Goei, President, Fexa, and Host of the Fexa Flex Retail Summit will kick off the morning unpack how recent tariff shifts are impacting costs, operations, and long-term planning across retail facilities. We’ll share real-time survey results and the mic. Let’s strategize together. |
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM |
Sponsor presentation |
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM |
Panel: Thriving through internal challenges Exploring strategies for how to adapt to internal disruption, cut costs, and empower teams effectively • Donnie Geyer, Director of Facilities Management, Bath & Body Works |
10:40 AM - 11:50 AM |
Working Group: Thriving through internal challenges In this interactive segment, guests will break into small groups to collaborate with peers, share experiences, and map out real-world solutions to bring back to your organization |
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM |
Sponsor presentation |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch A buffet-style meal, served on-premises |
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM |
Sponsor presentation |
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM |
Panel: Embracing the Uncontrollable Learn strategies retail facilities management leaders are using to successfully adapt to uncontrollable external pressures, future-proof their operations, and turn challenges into opportunities • Angela Tolmasoff, Director of Retail Facilities & Maintenance, L'Oreal |
2:00 PM - 3:10 PM |
Working Group: Thriving through external challenges Dig deeper into the external factors challenging retail facilities managers today, through this interactive segment focused group discussion and hands-on problem solving |
3:10 - 3:30 PM |
Networking / Afternoon Break |
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM |
Sponsor presentation |
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Closing Remarks Host, Kim Goei, closes our day with final thoughts, action steps, and reflections on what's next |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Evening Activity: Dinner Cruise & Networking Unwind with dinner and drinks as we cruise on Lake Michigan and networking opportunities to get to know your peers! Transportation will be provided. |