Retail leaders, executives, and experts are meeting up this May for the 2022 edition of the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo (RICE22) in Chicago, Illinois. Over three days, attendees will listen to compelling keynote presentations, attend informative breakout sessions, collaborate during workshops, and browse the tradeshow floor. 

Their focus? 

Discovering how top brands use collaboration and innovation to capitalize on disruptive tech and trends. And learning how to use omnichannel customer journeys to bring their brands to the next level. 

Exhibitors will display products, services and innovations that fall into two sections: 

1. Digital (IRCE) – spanning the retail process, from marketing to delivery; and 
2. Physical (Design:Retail) – covering everything a store needs to stand out from design theory to new store formats and even tech integration.   

RICE22’s exhibition floor promises to be a vibrant, community-driven space featuring the latest tech, engaging interactions, and lots of network opportunities. Will your company be there?

Looking for a local Chicago tradeshow booth building for the upcoming Retail Innovation Conference and Expo 2022? Contact Exhibit Experience for your complimentary consultation.

Retail Innovation 2022 Details

Date: May 10-12, 2022
Location: McCormick Place
Expo Hall Times:
Wednesday, May 11 — 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, May 12 — 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Hotel & Travel:

RICE22 organizers have negotiated special hotel rates at select “officially sanctioned” hotels, available only to the conference attendees and exhibitors. Visit their Hotel Accommodations page for more information or to book your room. 

Attendee Profile

RICE22 is a must-visit destination for senior leaders and experienced executives to meet, collaborate, and discover new growth for their business. Past attendees include a diverse mix of high-growth brands and omnichannel leaders. Their job titles span the gamut, from Directors of Digital, Design, Marketing and Ecommerce, to Heads of Store Ops, CMOs and even Chief Innovation Officers. 

Organizers anticipate many well-known brands and stores to attend RICE22, such as:

• 1822 Denim
• Adidas
• Adore Me
• Apple
• Bank of America
• Bath & Body Works
• Bollé
• Crate & Barrel
• Crocs
• Drinks
• Facebook
• Gap
• Kroger
• Lululemon
• Mattress Firm
• Nieman Marcus
• Nestle
• New Balance
• Office Depot
• Petco
• Pet Smart
• Shipt
• Spotify
• Tiffany & Co
• TikTok 
• TJX
• Tyson
• Vera Bradley
• Walgreens
• Whirlpool

The RICE22 expo is actually a two-in-one experience! It combines the Design:Retail expo, and the Internet Retail Expo (IRCE). This doubles the potential crowd on the tradeshow floor, as well as the number of exhibitors you’ll be competing against to grab attendees’ attention. 

Which means it’s time to find out to ensure your company stands out. 

Exhibit Experience’s Exhibition Tips

Exhibit Experience has spent years designing and setting up winning booths. We know how to make the most of a big show like RICE2022… and we’re sharing a few of our tips with you.

1. Plan your booth ahead: 
   1. Will you rent, build or use existing materials?
   2. We highly recommend looking into local tradeshow exhibit rentals for the upcoming RICE22 show.
2. Create an itinerary: 
   1. Research the event and pick the networking and social events, educational sessions, and other activities you want to attend. 
   2. This way, you and your team will know when you’ll be at the booth.
3. Design a memorable in-booth experience: 
   1. No matter the size, your booth should tell a seamless brand story. 
   2. Pro Tip: include an interactive experience for your booth visitors.
4. Build and train the right team: 
   1. Having the right booth staff is just as important as having the right design. 
   2. Include a mix of people from sales, technical, customer service and management.
5. Ditch the hard sell: Instead of trying to get sales, focus instead on how your products or services solve a problem.
6. Follow up: Use the travel time home to send follow-up emails to thank visitors for their time and remind them about your company.

Need a reliable booth builder for the RICE22 show? 

Exhibit Experience is the preferred trade show booth builder for the upcoming RICE22 show. We produce state-of-the-art exhibits within a variety of budgets. From custom to pre-certified exhibits, we’ll have the booth you need to show your company the right way. We will:

• Design and build your exhibit to the right specs
• Provide 24-hour support throughout the trade show.
• Set up and take down your booth

The Exhibit Experience team has over two decades of experience delivering custom exhibits and custom modular exhibits that see instant results. Our exhibit management services are all-inclusive, from design to delivery. We will deliver your exhibit on time, on budget, and following all safety protocols.

If you are looking for a RICE22 trade show booth builder, look no further than Exhibit Experience! Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.