2024 CP Conference Recap
Our annual channel partner conference at the Renaissance Cincinnati downtown is a wrap for 2024! Over 150 attendees were treated to a unique and engaging celebration of Hawaiian culture on Monday evening. The event, featuring dinner, interactive dance, and hula lessons from Hawaiian Island Entertainment, LLC, added a truly memorable touch to our annual conference.
The 7th of May was dedicated to fostering connections and expanding networks. We offered an insightful tour of our cutting-edge facility and hosted a delightful luncheon and showcased 15 of their esteemed vendors' products in the Flat Iron Room.
The day concluded with a delicious dinner and a fascinating museum tour of Cincinnati’s beautiful historic rail station built in 1931, now called Cincinnati’s Museum Center. Our keynote speaker, Don Erickson, CEO of the Security Industry Association, discussed the profound impacts of emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, and IoT on the security industry.
A special thanks to March Networks for sponsoring our Tuesday cocktail reception and dinner!
The day after, the 8th of May, Hamilton President John Stroia started the day with a review of US market conditions and insight on the company’s key initiatives. CEO Stefan Syrén then gave the audience a glimpse into Gunnebo's future expansion plans in India with new plants in Halol and Greenville, SC. He highlighted key areas for improving energy consumption and reducing global climate impact across all business units. Kate Clark, VP of Business Development, Innovation, and R&D at Gunnebo Safe Storage, highlighted Gunnebo's commitment to sustainability and its crucial role in reducing environmental impact.
John Stroia, President of Hamilton by Gunnebo, said:
“It was great to see so much passion and pride towards our business from both our partners and Hamilton associates!”
The Channel Partner Conference breakout sessions featured Philip Aldridge, the Area Sales Manager, from Tecnosicurezza, who shared insights into the innovative lock models that sets the company apart from its competitors. Todd Lefevers, Director of Product Development at Hamilton by Gunnebo, introduced Hamilton’s new night head and deal drawer's unique features that benefit our partners. Brian Miller and Bailey Craner, both Software Development Engineers at Hamilton by Gunnebo, guided us through how HUBs IQ platform can enhance client efficiency and security. Lastly, Larry Black, Regional Sales Director Channel Partners at Hamilton by Gunnebo, conducted an engaging game called "Jeopardy Sales Training" that tested the channel partners' product knowledge - it was indeed a highlight!
Congratulations to the team for making the Channel Partner Conference a success!
