All Summit events (except plant tour) will take place at the:
The Desoto Hotel ~ Savannah, GA
October 25th (starting with Happy Hour at 5:30pm) -to-
October 27th (ending at 4pm), 2022
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
5:30pm-9:30pm:
Welcome to the 2023 Closet Summit Conference & Vendor Expo ~ For those who arrive early, enjoy our informal Meet, Greet and Eat Networking Happy Hour(s) for all attendees and meet our Vendors
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7:00pm-7:30pm
Special Welcome presentation and orientation extended exclusively to the 'Freshman' (first time Summiteers, both closet owners and new vendors) class
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9:30pm-until:
After hours networking and adult beverages, on your own, at The Desoto Hotel bar in the main lobby
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2:00am curfew:
All Summiteers must be in their 'jammies' and safely tucked in under their 'blankies' so we can hear your prayers, sing you a lullaby and kiss you goodnight .
Just kidding.
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Welcome t0 the Closet Summit's . . .
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7:00am-8:45am:
Networking buffet breakfast and Vendorama (Session 1) displays around the perimeter of the Ballroom and adjacent Pre-Function Foyer.
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8:45am-9:10am:
Introduction: Welcome to the Summit's Closet University, where there are no degrees or graduates, because the learning never ends. Overview of the Summit Conference Schedule and Procedures. Speaker Jeff Klein ~ CIA Founder and Summit Conference Director
Multiple round table sessions:
Topic A: Avoiding/Reducing Costly Go-Backs
Topic B: Simplifying Designer Scheduling & Expenses
Topic C: Elective topics chosen by this group
9:10am-9:20am:
Introduction to a closet warrior who bounced back after nearly being killed in a freak accident. This is her first Summit appearance since 2016.
9:30am-11:00am:
Multiple round-table sessions:
Topic A: All Thingd Sales/Design
Topic B: SEALS Teams 1 & 2
Topic C: Installation Jubilation Part 1
Topic D: Elective topics chosen by this group
11:15am-12:45pm:
Multiple round-table sessions:
Topic A: All Things Marketing
Topic B: SEALS Teams 3 & 4
Topic C: Installation Jubilation Part 2
Topic D: Elective topics chosen by this group
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1:00pm-2:30pm:
Networking buffet luncheon and Vendorama (Session 2) displays, demonstrations, presentations throughout the perimeter of the Ballroom and adjacent Foyer.
2:45pm-4:15pm:
Multiple round-table sessions:
Topic A: All Things Scheduling/Installation
Topic B: SEALS Teams 5 & 6
Topic C: Outsourcing Production
Topic D: Manufacturing Discussion Group
4:30pm-5:30pm:
Multiple round-table sessions:
Topic A: All groups choose their own topics
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6:00pm-7:00pm:
Load onto Tour Busses -or- personal vehicles for transport to our Host manufacturing facility
Closet & Cabinet Experts, for tours, machine demonstrations, special safety workshop, screen-to-machine technologies and more
7:00pm-8:00pm:
Treat yourself to good old fashion,BBQ pork, grilled chicken, southern side fixings, our famouus Low Country Boil with local shrimp, sausage, corn and potaties as well as yummy desserts
8:00pm-9;00pm:
Join in the fun, and maybe win some money, at the Altendorf Cup 500" International BeltSander Championship Races. Place your bets!
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9:30pm-until . . .
Optional Closet University Extra Credit: Networking at The Desoto Hotel Bar.
Curfew: 2am ~ Lights out
Friday, October 21st, 2022
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7:00am-9:30am:
Networking buffet breakfast and Vendorama (Session 3) booths and displays around the perimeter of the Ballroom and adjacent Foyer.
9:30am-10:45am:
Closet University Post-Graduate Brainstorming Panel Discussion, group audience participation w/Q&A
Topic: Eliminating or Reducing Costly Return Trips/Go Backs
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11:00am-12:15pm:
Closet Institute of Technology Post-Graduate Brainstorming Panel Discussion, group audience participation w/Q&A
Topic: Embracing Technology to Prepare for Uncertain Economic Times
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12:15pm-2:00pm:
Networking Buffet Lunch & final Vendorama Exhibits throughout the Ballroom and Foyer
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2:00pm
That's All Folks. Summit ends after lunch (2pm). Safe travel home, or stay for additional networking and the beauty of the mountains. See ya'll at next year's Summit in Savannah, GA