The School & Office Session

Held In-Person

Join us on August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025

Held in Rosemont, Illinois at the Hyatt Regency Chicago O'Hare.  Engage in the School & Office Session and drive category success year-round
Agenda

The School & Office Session for years has been where retail comes together with innovative brands to discover new products based on the latest trends, build meaningful relationships, and streamline the existing buying and selling planning process. Retailers will be planning for the next back-to-school shopping season. School & Office suppliers are encouraged to participate in this category review period, with recyclable, sustainable, and eco-friendly products being a focus in the following categories:  Arts & Crafts, Back to School Supplies, Backpacks, Lunch Kits & Hydration, and Office Supplies.


Buyers and sellers are paired based on categories, capabilities, and buyer objectives.

Our Performance Guarantee

ECRM is the worldwide standard in connecting retailers and suppliers.

Our top priority is your success. We will deliver growth driving value through:


Guaranteed connections with the right buyers at the right time

Increased brand exposure to our vast buyer audience

Actionable insights and trends

We stand behind our performance 100%.  If you’re not satisfied, just let us know, and we will work with you to make it right.



Participation Options

Buyer Program Participation

Fuel your discovery and planning needs with ECRM Programs.

Program Pricing

No Registration Fee

Emerging Brands

Brands looking to get discovered by national and regional buyers that are sourcing new items & suppliers

RangeMe Discovery Hub featuring 10 Minute Meetings

Special Savings

$7,600 USD

offer ends: Apr 11, 2025

Full Price: $8,000 USD

Open to first-time attendees, 1 Attendee(s), 10 Minute Appointments in tabletop ballroom, Hotel Accommodations, Meals, ECRM Session Services, Networking Functions & Educational Opportunities

Register an extra attendee for $650 USD per person, per day.

Challenger Brands

Brands looking to grow distribution with buyers including national, regional & alternative channels

Innovation Pipeline featuring 10 Minute Meetings

Special Savings

$10,925 USD

offer ends: Apr 11, 2025

Full Price: $11,500 USD

1 Attendee(s), 10 Minute Appointments in a Private 10x10 booth, Hotel Accommodations, Meals, ECRM Session Services, Networking Functions & Educational Opportunities

Register an extra attendee for $650 USD per person, per day.

Leading Brands

Brands looking for strategic collaboration, distribution & planning with key buyers across all channels

Planning Session featuring 20 Minute Meetings

Special Savings

$16,625 USD

offer ends: Apr 11, 2025

Full Price: $17,500 USD

2 Attendee(s), 20 Minute Appointments, Hotel Accommodations, Meals, ECRM Session Services, Networking Functions & Educational Opportunities

Register an extra attendee for $650 USD per person, per day.

Broker Program Participation

With supplier approval, attend appointments between the clients you represent and their respective buyers.

Program Pricing

$650 USD Per Day

Costs are subject to terms and conditions.  All requests for registration are subject to review and approval by ECRM.  Additional limitations may apply, and certain ECRM benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.  Please contact Tony Giovanini at 440-528-0416 or TGiovanini@ecrm.marketgate.com for further details or with any questions.  ECRM Cancellation Policy.

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