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.
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.
Interested in attending the 2025 AD Functional Success Summit?
What to Expect at the Event
This action-packed event is designed to provide an immersive, engaging experience that equips you with the tools, insights, and connections to elevate your business. Here's what to expect, at a glance:
Day 1: Monday, July 14
Welcome & Kickoff
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration & Networking (ALL DAY)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
First-Timers Workshop & Service Provider Presentations
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Summit Opening: Welcome Reception & Keynote
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Functional Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Women's Community Reception
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Opening Reception
Day 2: Tuesday, July 15
Key Connections & Expo
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Functional Breakout Sessions
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Expo Hall Experience
Includes:
- Flash Talks & Demos
- Booth Appointments
- Community Lounges
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour
Day 3: Wednesday, July 16
Closing & Takeaways
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Networking Sessions
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Functional Break Out Sessions
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing Keynote & Remarks
Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
Alex Weber
Award-Winning Speaker, NBC Host, & Leadership Coach
Discover how to lead with confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve breakthrough success.
Monday, July 14 | 1:30 PM 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, and Product Content. 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!
Credit Information
This Summit is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy for up to 8 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits for CPAs.
This Summit is approved for recertification credits by the SHRM and HR Certification Institute.