Speakers and Events

Keynote Speakers

Embrace It: Generative AI and Your Future

Presented by Sam Richter

Thursday, June 6, 2023 • 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

There is no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, so take this opportunity to learn how to embrace and leverage these innovative tools for business and communications. Award-winning speaker Sam Richter will deliver a 120-minute, information-packed interactiveworkshop delving into how AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT and other language model technologies work and how they can be used to create a competitive edge. Learn tactical applications to improve communications, sales, customer support and even research strategies, complete with demonstrations and examples tailored to the performance plastics industry.

You don’t need to be a tech whiz to benefit from this cutting-edge presentation, no matter your skill level you’ll leave the program with resources that can be immediately implemented to broaden your knowledge and improve your daily work.

About Sam Richter
Sam Richter is an award-winning speaker and bestselling author and is considered one of the foremost authorities on sales intelligence and digital reputation management. He is a member of the National Speaker Hall of Fame, was named one of the World’s Top 50 Sales Keynote Speakers, one of the World’s Top 25 Most Influential Sales Leaders and one of Top 15 Highest Rated Virtual presenters. Sam annually delivers more than 100 keynote programs and workshops to top organizations around the globe, and he has been featured in USA Today, CNN, Forbes and hundreds of newspapers, magazines and online publications. He has won numerous awards including a Gold Award at the International Film Festival and a Codie Award, the Oscars of the software industry. He is a partner in – and serves on the boards of directors of – numerous technology firms, and he is also a past finalist for Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year.

Workshops

Strategy and Leadership Workshop

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • 12:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Strategy and Leadership Workshop at LDC is a can’t-miss opportunity to collaborate with fellow performance plastics leaders on the most pressing topics facing the industry. This internally facilitated workshop will include high-level, strategic discussions on the issues identified by leaders of IAPD member companies as the most important to our industry: Sustainability; Attracting, Retaining and Recruiting Talent (Workforce Development); and Government Relations and Advocacy.

Make your voice heard as a critical IAPD volunteer and give input into the association’s strategy on matters affecting the whole industry.

Events

Networking Event: Collaborate to Elevate

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Mazimize the value of your LDC experience by attending the new networking event: Collaborate to Elevate! Build new connections and get to know your industry peers by responding to prompts that are equal parts thought-provoking and fun, then put your collaboration skills to the test in an interactive team-building game.

Speed Networking

Thursday, June 6, 2024 • 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

It may sound like an impossible feat to make connections with more than a dozen leaders in the performance plastics industry in just an hour and a half, but Speed Networking at the IAPD Leadership and Development Conference makes it possible.

Speed Networking attendees will be seated in pairs and given five minutes to talk before rotating partners. As you move through the five-minute rotations, enjoy conversation with peers from across the industry and build connections with new and familiar faces.

All LDC attendees’ badges will be marked with a letter and number to designate their starting position, taking the pressure of where to sit out of the equation.

You won’t want to miss this exciting new networking opportunity at LDC!