The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)
Schedule-At-A-Glance

Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday

Saturday, June 9
**All Saturday events will be held at the Sheraton City Center (SCC)

Noon-6:00pm Attendee and Exhibitor Registration Open
6:00pm-8:00pm Meet and Greet

Sunday, June 10
**All Sunday events will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center (BCC)

7:30am-5:00pm Attendee Registration Open
7:30am-8:30am Continental Breakfast
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast for New ASTRA Members and First Time Attendees
8:00am-5:00pm Exhibitor Set-up in Exhibit Hall
8:30am-10:30am Opening Session: Kizer & Bender – Making Your Store A Destination...with CRACKLE!
11:00am-Noon Retailer Breakout: Kizer & Bender – Are Your Promotions Causing Commotions?
11:00am-Noon Retailer Breakout: Al Bates – Triple Your Profit with Realistic Planning
11:00am-Noon Retailer Breakout: Small Store Panel Discussion – Make the Most Out of What You Have Now
11:00am-Noon Retailer Breakout: Susan Magsamen – Child Development: The Importance of Play & Learning
Noon-1:00pm Lunch
1:30pm-2:30pm Retailer Breakout: Kizer & Bender – Social Media Strategies for Retailers
1:30pm-2:30pm Retailer Breakout: Al Bates – Getting Serious About Profit
1:30pm-2:30pm Retailer Breakout: Susan Magsamen – Child Development: The Importance of Play & Learning
1:30pm-2:30pm Retailer Breakout: Paul Erickson – Inventory Management: Learn to Love Terms of Endearment
1:30pm-2:30pm Retailer Breakout: Large Store Panel Discussion – Examining the Bigger Picture
1:30pm-2:30pm Sales Rep Breakout: Roundtable Discussion – Leading from the Middle
3:00pm-4:00pm Sales Rep Breakout: Panel Discussion – The Vendor and Sales Rep Relationship
3:00pm-4:00pm Manufacturer Breakout: Panel Discussion – Nothing Happens Until Someone…Makes It
3:30pm-5:30pm Kits, Kits and More Kits
5:00pm-6:00pm Manufacturer Breakout: Panel Discussion – Nothing Happens Until Someone…Sells It
7:00pm-11:00pm ASTRA's 20th Anniversary Bash

Monday, June 11
**All Monday events will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center (BCC), unless otherwise noted

7:30am-6:00pm Attendee Registration Open
8:00am-9:30am Awards Breakfast & Business Meeting
9:30am-6:00pm Exhibit Floor Open
9:30am-6:00pm Best Toys for Kids 2012 Finalists Display & Voting
Noon-1:00pm Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
2:30pm-3:30pm Ice Cream Social
5:00pm-6:00pm Cocktail Reception
6:00am-7:00pm Board Meeting
7:00pm-10:00pm Game Night: Take on Inventors and Manufacturers!

Tuesday, June 12
**All Tuesday events will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center (BCC)

7:30am-5:00pm Attendee Registration Open
8:00am-8:30am Continental Breakfast
8:30am-9:00am Retailer Breakout: Neighborhood Toy Store Day to Promote Your Store
9:00am-5:00pm Exhibit Floor Open
9:00am-5:00pm Best Toys for Kids 2012 Finalists Display & Voting
Noon-1:00pm Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
5:00pm-10:00pm Exhibitor Breakdown

Wednesday, June 13
**All Wednesday events will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center (BCC)

7:30am-Noon Attendee Registration Open
8:00am-9:00am Continental Breakfast
8:30am-9:30am Retailer Breakout: Barbara Glanz – The Simple Truths of Service inspired by Johnny the Bagger
8:30am-9:30am Retailer Breakout: Phil Wrzesinski – Pricing For Profit
8:30am-9:30am Retailer Breakout: Products for Children with Special Needs
8:30am-9:30am Retailer Breakout: Ric Edelman – Protecting Your Assets
8:30am-9:30am Retailer Breakout: Erin Blanton – Building Eye Catching Window Displays
10:00am-Noon Closing Session: Barbara Glanz – Spreading Contagious Enthusiasm: Creating Workplaces of Passion, Purpose and Productivity

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