1. Technology Enabling the Path to Modern Retailing

2. What is Pulse?
With the exponential pace of change in both technology and food retail, many opportunities arise. From the advent of mobile shopping to the rise of online food culture, our industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The pressure is on for retailers to minimize operating costs, secure customer loyalties and offer unique shopping experiences—all by utilizing new technology. Pulse is an event that focuses on the vital idea exchange, trends and innovations that are enhancing the shopping experience.

3. Mission
Help improve the profitability of omnichannel retailing and their suppliers by providing actionable information and insights on leveraging physical and digital assets to serve consumers.

4. Your Pulse Hosts
For decades Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Progressive Grocer (PG) have been industry leaders – identifying trends and providing strategies to better navigate the evolving retail landscape. PG and FMI together partner on Retail Leader and other projects to better serve the needs of their constituents, and PULSE is the latest endeavor designed to deliver insights and connections that benefit the entire marketplace.

5. Pulse 2017 Schedule TUESDAY
Tuesday, June 13
9:00 AM - Noon: Optional Deep Dive Education Session (additional fee)
1:00 PM – Pulse Speaker Luncheon
2:00 -5:00 PM : Pulse Scheduled Meetings & Education
Meetings arrangements based on company preferences
7:00 PM: Pulse Dinner
Exclusive Dinner at a local Chicago Downtown Restaurant
Schedule is subject to change

6. Pulse 2017 Schedule WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, June 14
7:30 AM: Pulse Visionary Breakfast
Breakfast with a Visionary Speaker exclusive to Pulse attendees.
9:00 AM – 12 Noon: Pulse Scheduled Meetings
12 Noon – 1:30 PM: Pulse Speaker Luncheon
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Pulse Scheduled Meetings
Schedule is subject to change

7. Meeting Location
Attendee overnight hotel accommodations will be at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.
Private meetings and education take place at the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel; a quick 2- minute walk from the Marriott Hotel.

8. Meeting Suite Details
Suites are located in converted sleeping rooms within the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel. Pulse education is located in the hotel ballroom.
Platinum Sponsors are provided a larger meeting suite with conference table seating for up to 12 people.
Gold Sponsors are provided a standard meeting room with conference table seating for up to 10 people.
Private Meeting Suites include a private bathroom, 32” flat screen tv and wifi access. Option to add food and beverage catering is available.
Demo Sponsors are provided a 6’ skirted table with 4 chairs (2 for registrants; 2 for attendees), and electricity for laptops in the designated demo area.

9. Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsorship $50,000 (Limit 2)
Gold Sponsorship $20,000 (Limit 25)
Demo Sponsorship $ 7,500 (Limit 10)

10. Platinum Sponsorship Limited to 2 companies Sponsorship Benefits:
Larger Private Meeting Suite with a minimum of 15 one-on-one meetings
Based on your company preferences
Confirmed 2 weeks in advance
4 executives in attendance with full access to networking functions
Introduction of Pulse Tuesday or Wednesday Lunch or Wednesday Breakfast
Key Host of Pulse Dinner w/signage and welcome toast
Logo on Pulse room drop (Tuesday Night)
Highlighted on all promotion and signage as Pulse Platinum Sponsor
Distribution of whitepaper to all Pulse attendees
Electronic Attendee List (pre-event and final list)
Total Sponsorship: $50,000

11. Gold Sponsorship Limited to 25 companies Sponsorship Benefits:
Standard Private Meeting Suite
Minimum of 10 one-on-one meetings
3 executives in attendance with full access to Pulse networking functions
Recognized on all promotion and signage as Pulse Gold Sponsor
Distribution of whitepaper to all Pulse attendees
Electronic Attendee List (pre-event and final list)
Total Sponsorship: $20,000

12. Tech Demo Sponsorship Limited to 10 companies Sponsorship Benefits:
6’ skirted meeting table
2 registrants in attendance with full access to Pulse networking functions
Recognized on all promotion and signage as Pulse Demo Sponsor
Distribution of whitepaper to all Pulse attendees
Electronic Attendee List (pre-event and final list)
Total Sponsorship: $7,500

13. 2016 Pulse Attendee Companies
99 RANCH MARKET
FESTIVAL FOODS
MUSTARD SEED MARKET
AHOLD USA
FOOD GIANT
ROCHE BROS. SUPERMARKETS
ALBERTSONS ASSOCIATED GROCERS, INC.
FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET
SAFEWAY
ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS
GIANT EAGLE
SAVE-A-LOT, LTD.
BASHAS' INC.
HARRIS TEETER LLC
SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC.
BIG Y FOODS, INC.
HEINEN'S
SMART & FINAL STORES LLC
BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY
IGA
TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC
BUY FOR LESS
ISLAND PACIFIC SUPERMARKET
WAKEFERN FOOD CORP.
BUZZUTO'S, INC.
JERRY'S ENTERPRISES INC.
WALMART
CAPUTO'S FRESH MARKETS
THE KROGER COMPANY
WOODMAN'S FOOD MARKET
CARDENAS MARKETS, INC.
MARKET BASKET
CENTRAL GROCERS, INC.
MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
DECICCO & SONS MARKETS
MEIJER, INC.

14. Representative 2016 Pulse Attendee Titles
BRAND STRATEGY DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR, MARKETING
TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER
DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISING
TECHNOLOGY LEADER
CATEGORY MANAGER PRIVATE LABEL
DIRECTOR, RISK MANAGEMENT
VICE PRESIDENT
CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT & LEGAL COUNSEL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
MANAGER, E-COMMERCE
VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE TECHNOLOGY
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)
OWNER OPERATOR
VICE PRESIDENT, CRM, ANALYTICS & DIGITAL MARKETING
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY
DIGITAL SHOPPING MANAGER
SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATION
DIRECTOR, CISD
SENIOR SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
VICE PRESIDENT, IT
DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL TECHNOLOGY & ECOMMERCE
DIRECTOR, DIGITAL COMMERCE
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS STRATEGY
VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MARKETING
SR. DIRECTOR, IT BUSINESS SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS ANALYST
DIRECTOR, IT
SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

15. FMI Technology Leadership Board (CIO Council)
Mr. Scott Cousins (Chair) Chief Information Officer KeHE Distributors Mr. Dave DeLaus (Vice-Chair) Senior Vice President and CIO Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Mr. Jim Clendenen Senior Vice President and CIO Harris Teeter LLC Mr. David Couch Vice President and CIO SpartanNash Company Mr. John D'Anna Executive Vice President Chief Strategic Officer Brookshire Grocery Company Ms. Annette Franke Vice President, Kroger Technology The Kroger Co. Mr. Gavin Gallagher Chief Information Officer H-E-B Mr. John Guenther Dir, Risk Management and Information Security Heinen's Fine Foods, Inc. Mr. Robert Hardester Chief Information Officer Schnuck Markets, Inc. Mr. Christopher Hjelm Executive Vice President and CIO The Kroger Co. Mr. Erik Katenkamp Vice President Information Systems (Application Development) Publix Super Markets, Inc. Mr. John Keeley Senior Vice President, Business Technology Systems and Services Bozzuto's Inc. Mr. John Lauderbach Vice President, Information Technology Roche Bros., Inc. Mr. Charles J. McWeeney Director, CISD Wakefern Food Corporation Mr. Jon Payne Senior Vice President and CIO Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Mr. Louis Penny Director, Information Technology Heinen's Fine Foods, Inc. Mr. Michael Tami Vice President of Information Resource and Technologies Big Y Foods, Inc. Mr. Doug Baker (Staff Coordinator) Vice President, Industry Relations Food Marketing Institute