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TRAVEL & HOUSING
We'd like your APICS 2008 experience to be memorable—for all the right reasons. To make getting there easier, we've provided a section on traveling to and getting around Kansas City, Missouri. We've also partnered with several hotels located near the Kansas City Convention Center. We've reserved a number of rooms at a discounted rate to make your stay more convenient. Plan your trip to APICS 2008 right here on the APICS 2008 Web site!
APICS 2008 General Session Speakers
Blake Mycoskie, CEO of TOMS Shoes
Retail innovator Blake Mycoskie, chief executive officer at TOMS Shoes, will discuss building a global business with an altruistic core. Blake Mycoskie redefines the idea of walking in someone else's shoes. Since he founded TOMS Shoes for Tomorrow in 2006, he has donated more than 10,000 pairs of Argentine-style alpargatas to impoverished children in developing nations, from Argentina to South Africa. more
John Replogle, CEO of Burt's Bees
Your employer doesn't need to have an expressed commitment to the environment for you to begin thinking green. With the help of the APICS 2008 Sustainability/Green Learning Path and keynote speaker John Replogle, Chief Executive Officer of Burt's Bees, you will gain added insights into green manufacturing, sustainability, and one of the coolest companies out there—Burt's Bees. more
Darcy Winslow, Senior Advisor, Nike Foundation
Darcy Winslow, Senior Advisor for the Nike Foundation and Long-Standing Nike Executive, is focused on building a strong relationship with the female athlete/consumer through innovation, product, communication, and retail. Winslow has held many positions within the company, including biomechanical research assistant, director of footwear and apparel product testing, and product development manager. more