ConferenceS and Events

Buyers Conference offers suppliers the opportunity to share their sustainable story with buyers who were chosen for the interest in purchasing eco-friendly and sustainable products. The three-day event encourages lifelong relationships between buyers and suppliers through a variety of productive business meetings and fun networking opportunities.

The dedicated face time with key buyers, along with the fun, virtual networking opportunities and workshops creates an intimate environment that has proven to be more productive than traditional like-events. Past Buyers have included WTS, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Fairmont, Rancho La Puerta, Four Seasons, Mohonk Mountain House, Destination Hotels and Resorts, Pharmaca, and more.

• 75% of our Resource Partners are repeat participants
• 88% of Buyers planned to place orders within 90 days of the event
• 94% of Resource Partners found the quality of buyers ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’

Your participation makes it possible for us to carry out our mission of educating and providing resources which promote greening and sustainability in hotel, resort, destination, and days spas.

Supplier Registration Includes

• (1) 20-minute presentation to speak with all buyers in a virtual, face-to-face format
• Attendance to all workshops + activities with buyers to focus on personal development
• Streamlined process to gift to attending buyers

Buyers Conference is an invitation-only event that offers spa and wellness buyers access to quality resource suppliers who are innovative, credible and committed to greening at some level. Unique and emerging green brands that are not saturated in the market place are launched at our event, providing a fresh mix of suppliers. Our intention is to provide access to a wider range of eco-friendly and sustainable products, thus making it easier for spas to make better choices without compromising smart business.

Invited buyers are chosen based on their buying needs and capacity and interest in sustainable or green products. Qualified buyers participate in a group with other buyers in the industry to meet with each supplier as each suppliers give their presentation. Time will be left at each 20 minute presentation for buyers to ask questions.

The GSN Buyers Conference is funded entirely by GSN’s supplier members and is a main fundraiser for our non-profit organization.

Participation Includes:

• • Meetings with 30 suppliers
  • Networking workshops intended for personal + professional self-care in a group setting
  • Conference gift bag gifted by high-quality presenting suppliers

Please email info@greenspanetwork.org with any questions.

Buyer attendance is by approved application only.

APPLY TO ATTEND AS A BUYER

Rates

$1,000 per supplier

$500 per supplier (if registered for the 2022 GSN Buyers Conference at the Wild Dunes Resort, October 23-26, 2022)

Supplier Registration

REGISTER HERE

Deadline: April 1

For more information, please email info@greenspanetwork.org.

If I register for the Buyers Conference in October 2022, do I get a discount?

Yes! You receive 50% off the registration price if you are registered for the October 2022 in-person conference.

As a Supplier, how long is my meeting time with the Buyers?

Each Supplier receives (1) 20-minute meeting with 30 Buyers at one time. No other Supplier is allowed on the call during your presentation.

Will Buyers receive gifts from Suppliers?

Yes, Buyers will receive gifts from participating Suppliers the week following the conference. Gifting products/services to Buyers is optional.

Which program are you using for the virtual Conference?

We will be using Zoom for all presentations and workshops. Learn more about the platform by visiting their Help Center here.

How can I attend as a Buyer?

Please fill out an application to attend as a Buyer using the following form.

APPLY TO ATTEND AS A BUYER