What is the AD Functional Success Summit?
Get ready for the AD Functional Success Summit: a one-of-a-kind exclusive event for professionals like you! This is your chance to join eCommerce, Finance, HR, IT, and Marketing professionals from the AD community of independent wholesale distributors across a wide range of industries. Collaborate across multiple functional areas in a dynamic, non-competitive environment, and gain fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and actionable strategies to drive success in your business.
The opening keynote at the Functional Success Summit 2026 will be delivered by AD's CEO, Bill Weisberg. Bill joined AD as its third employee when he was 27 and became AD’s CEO in 1991 at the age of 35. Under Bill’s leadership AD has expanded into multiple industries and countries, introduced innovative value-added programs and services, transitioned to member ownership, and maintained an exclusive focus on independent distribution. Financially, the group has grown by over 6,000%. Bill looks forward to sharing his journey and leadership insights with attendees and fielding questions.
What Makes this Event Unique?
The AD Functional Success Summit is an event like no other, bringing a fresh, dynamic approach to industry collaboration. Here’s what makes it truly unique:
Multiple Functional Leaders
Connect with AD community peers across eCommerce, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and more.
Cross-Industry Collaboration
Break out of traditional silos and benefit from fresh ideas and shared experiences spanning multiple industries.
Designed for Independent Distributors
A summit tailored specifically for independent wholesale distributors, not large national chains, who understand the unique challenges & opportunities of running their own operation.
Less Competition, More Innovation
With minimal competitive overlap, this event creates a space for open dialogue, idea exchange, and practical collaboration.
This is the only event where functional professionals from independent wholesale distributors across industries come together for an experience that’s as diverse as it is impactful.
MEET OUR CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER!
Lindsay Shookus
Legendary Saturday Night Live (SNL) Emmy Award-Winning Producer
Discover how bold leadership, creative risk-taking, and staying true to your voice can fuel personal and professional growth, even in the most high-pressure environments!
Wednesday, July 15 | 10:30 AM ET
Sessions
Featured Tracks
Explore the topics that matter most to you! The Functional Success Summit offers six dynamic content tracks covering Digital Strategy, Finance, HR, IT, & Marketing. You don’t have to choose just one - mix and match sessions across multiple tracks to create your ideal experience. Click on any track below to learn more and start planning your sessions!
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MARKETING
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