The FAM’s Sleep Summit 2024 event, happening Oct. 8-11 in Bentonville, Arkansas, will feature a lineup of speakers addressing topics such as sleep technology, data-driven strategies, innovative marketing and social responsibility.
The event will explore the balance between the constants of the mattress and sleep industry and its ongoing evolution.
This year’s theme, “Back to the Future of Sleep,” highlights how forward-thinking leaders are embracing the past while shaping the future. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry trailblazers, including:
- Colin Lawlor, CEO of SleepScore Labs: Lawlor will discuss how cutting-edge sleep technology and data-driven strategies can enhance customer experiences and improve health outcomes.
- Nathaniel Hancock, COO of Podium: Nathaniel will share how Podium’s messaging technology, used by over 150,000 businesses, is revolutionizing customer engagement and driving growth for small businesses across the globe.
- Dan Hill, co-founder of Ziwi: Hill, co-founder of Ziwi and Purple’s first employee, will present the latest sleep innovations and discuss his journey in driving $170M in sales growth at Purple, including how new technologies are creating exciting opportunities in bedding retail.
- Taylor Alletto, marketing and CSR manager at Bedgear: Alletto will share her expertise in integrating sustainability and corporate social responsibility into business operations to drive both performance and positive social impact.
- Keith Moneymaker, founder of Dreams 4 All Foundation: Moneymaker will highlight how his family’s mattress business became a vehicle for social change through the donation of thousands of mattresses to families in need.
- Nicole Felix-Coschignano, player development specialist at Bedgear: Felix-Coschignano will offer actionable strategies on elevating team performance and customer satisfaction, drawing from her award-winning work in learning and development.
- Kaspar Fopp, CEO of Wondersign and John Anderson, VP of Gigacloud: Together, Fopp and Anderson will explore how innovative data syndication and marketing strategies can reshape customer engagement and drive success in retail.
- Brett Thornton, COO of Airweave US: Thornton will provide international insights, with a focus on AI, leadership, operations and building successful retail partnerships.
- Brent Batterman, sales leadership expert: Batterman will share proven strategies for optimizing sales processes and building high-performing teams, based on his extensive experience in business leadership.
- Mark Desjardin, Avocado, business development leader: With over 20 years of experience and a global perspective shaped by his work across multiple continents, Mark will discuss how to build loyal, committed teams that drive business success.
“This year’s lineup of speakers embodies the mission of Sleep Summit: driving growth, fostering collaboration and inspiring positive change in the sleep industry,” says Mark Kinsley, CEO of The FAM. “Each speaker offers unique insights and expertise that will empower attendees to transform their businesses and propel the industry forward.”
Registration is now open for Sleep Summit 2024, with options for General Admission and VIP Access. Visit www.sleepsummit.thefam.com to secure your spot.
