Special Learning Opportunities

Pre-CAMEX Learning Opportunity—What's Hot 2012!
Paula Haerr presents this year's What's Hot! View the pre-recorded presentation as many times as you like and share with your staff as you prepare for CAMEX. 
 
20/30 Club
Back for more, the 20/30 Club was started at CAMEX 2010 and continues this year as a way to bring together young industry professionals 20-39 years of age. 
Building Tomorrow’s Campus Store Program – New for CAMEX 2012
View the entries received for this showcase of ideas focused on the College Store of 2015 and beyond.
Thanks to all of our entrants!  
 
• “Blueprint to Perfection: Steps to Building the Most Profitable College Store in the Nation, with the Lowest Textbook Costs, while Eliminating Your Textbook Competition” submitted by Three Rivers College Store.
  View entry. (pdf)
• “Partnering with Students for a Better Bookstore” submitted by NDSU Bookstore.
  View entry. (pdf)
• “Expanding your Reach into the Community through a Major Literary Event: UA BookStores & The Tucson Festival of Books"
  
  View entry. (pdf)
• “TYING ONE ON: Bison Pride Scarves”
  View entry. (pdf)
 
CAMEX “Book Talk” Luncheon
Saturday, March 3, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
After a successful launch at CAMEX 2011, the CAMEX “Book Talk” program returns for 2012. Participants will receive a copy of the Guy Kawasaki’s Enchantment prior to CAMEX and then meet on-site in Salt Lake City to discuss the text with peers. And Guy will be joining in on the discussion!
 
Campus Administrators Symposium
Saturday, March 3, 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Specifically for Campus Administrators, this program offers insight into industry trends and critical issues in a unique learning opportunity for auxiliary services and other campus administrators attending CAMEX. This year’s program focuses on “Expanding the Campus Retail Enterprise.”
 
CCR / Store Director Sessions
There are two sessions offered this year at CAMEX that might be of particular interest to store executives and store professionals with the CCR credential. These strategic-level sessions will both challenge and inspire your passion to lead:
- Planning for the Future of Campus Retail
- Using Scenario Planning to Understand Your Future Customers
 
CCR Exam Administration
Thursday, March 1, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Prove yourself! Applications to sit for the exam at CAMEX 2012 are due to NACS by Feb. 2, 2012.
 
First Timers Program
New to CAMEX? This FREE program will help you prepare and have a successful experience prior to CAMEX and onsite.
 
Learning Tours of Mainstream Retailers and Campus Stores
Choose from three learning tours on the preconference day of CAMEX, Thursday, March 1, 2012:
- Independent Spirit Retailing Tour
- Campus Store Tour - North to Ogden
- Campus Store Tour - South to Provo
Tours have a separate registration fee and are limited to 50 participants each.
 
NEW Session Tracks to Watch For!
Get bright ideas from some of the industry’s most talented “unsung heroes” in sessions identified with the “Everyday Innovators” label.  
 
Post-CAMEX Learning Opportunities
• Discover Your Family Tree—Post-CAMEX Personal Interest Tour
  Tuesday, March 6, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  Sign up for this free post-CAMEX experience to get access to and expert guidance in exploring the Family History Library—the largest genealogy organization in the world.
• Influencer: The Power to Change Anything-Post-CAMEX Session!
  Tuesday, March 6, Time 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  This free special learning opportunity will be offered post-CAMEX for those that won’t be flying out until Wednesday morning.
Product Spotlight Sessions
Get the scoop on some of the new products, services, and solutions during these “fast facts” presentations. You will hear from ALL participating vendors and then have time to visit the vendors of your choice for additional time.
- Product Spotlight: Apparel and Accessories
- Product Spotlight: Tech Products and Solutions
 
Social Media Consultation Sessions 
Apply for a FREE small-group Social Media Consultation Session at CAMEX. Led by Thought Leader/Consultant Eric Stoller and NACS staff member Jen Forbus, these sessions are 25-minutes long on Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4.
 
Test Drives
Get the fast facts on a variety of NACS programs, services, and resources at the 2012 Test Drives. These 30 minute informational sessions are held at the Opportunity Hub in the convention center lobby. Look for “Test Drive: [topic]” on the CAMEX schedule or search for the programs on the Session Details page. Add them to your Daily Planner (available in November), too!


Unsessions – Learning Beyond Meeting Rooms
Want more ideas? Have a few minutes to share a quick gem with your colleagues? That’s what "Unsessions” are all about. Six of the most often “brainstormed about” topics are the subject of these flipchart-based discussions. Unsessions run all day Friday and Saturday of CAMEX. Add the Friday and Saturday Unsessions to your Daily Planner (available in November). Full program details are on both day listings.