Opal Group SpArc is an invitation-only executive meeting and convenes the heads of specifications from the most active architecture and design firms in the country. Principals and Directors of Specifications are looking to partner with the most innovative solution providers to learn about their products and how they can be applied to their projects. Unlike other industry events, Opal Group SpArc is smaller in nature and allows you the real opportunity to connect with key decision makers that oversee product selection for commercial projects. The intimate size of the program and interactive agenda creates a highly effective channel for you to generate a multitude of new contacts and deepen relationships with existing clients from leading national firms. 2
benefits of attending Prescheduled One-to-One Meetings Opal Group SpArc limits the number of solution providers in attendance and the number of companies per category. With a high ratio of attendees to solution providers, you are able to collaborate and network with all attendees over three days. Opal Group SpArc is designed as a high-level educational forum providing architects and specifiers the strategies and solutions to enhance their knowledge on challenging issues and available products in the marketplace. Created as an all-inclusive meeting, Opal Group SpArc is your gateway to have the undivided attention of Principals and Directors of Specifications over three days. This is not your typical convention or tradeshow. Opal Group SpArc provides you the opportunity to have quality, half hour meetings with attendees of your choice. Each participating solution provider will have pre-summit access to our matching software that gives you the time to review the profiles of attendees and select those you would like to meet with. Exclusive Access to Key Decision Makers Opal Group SpArc is an invitation-only meeting for the heads of architecture and specifications. These senior leaders are pre-qualified to attend based on their willingness to establish partnerships with manufacturers that are needed for their current and future projects. Your investment gives you direct contact with decision makers from the most active firms around the country. Exceptional Networking Opportunities We strive to maximize your face-to-face time by providing a multitude of avenues to engage the senior executives in attendance. The agenda incorporates cocktail receptions, prearranged seating of delegates at company tables during dining and a specially selected outing in the city of New Orleans. Leverage the summit s relaxed atmosphere and after hours networking activities to build strong personal relationships with current and future clients. 3
past attendees have included Architecture Department Manager AECOM Vice President, Specifications Manager FKP Architects Senior Associate, Senior Project Manager Leo A Daly Specifications Coordinator RSP Architects Associate Principal AECOM Senior Project Architect Gensler Architect LRK Vice President RTKL Architecture Team Leader Atkins Senior Architect Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Head of Specifications Baskervill Associate Principal Beck Director of Specifications BHDP Architecture Associate BNIM Associate Principal, Callison Vice President, Specification Leader West Region Cannon Design Principal, Technical Director Carrier Johnson + Culture Principal Conspectus, Inc. Director of Technical Design Services Corgan Associates Cromwell Architects Engineers / Architect FFKR Architects Senior Associate Gensler Specifications/Quality Control GMA Architects Architect Gresham, Smith and Partners Principal Gruskin Group Vice President Halff Associates Managing Director of Specifications and Sustainability HLW International Senior HLW International Spec Writer HMC Architects Principal, Firmwide Director of Specifications HOK Senior HOK Senior Associate Hord Coplan Macht Senior Architect and Specifications Writer INVISION Kalin Associates Architect/ Design Technology Manager LRK Architect Mead & Hunt, Inc. Associate Principal MG2 Senior Architect Michael Baker International Vice President, Quality Control, Risk Management and Training Moseley Architects Architect / NBBJ Senior Associate/ Architect - Specifications NBBJ Construction Specifications Manager PBK Architects Senior Vice President RBB ARCHITECTS Inc. Project Director RBB ARCHITECTS Inc. RMW Architecture & Interiors Robert Schwartz & Associates Senior Technical Architects S/L/A/M Collaborative Senior Associate Sasaki Associates Inc. Sebree Architects Associate Director Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill Construction Specifications Manager SmithGroupJJR Senior Technical Director Steinberg Principal WHR Architects Specifications Writer WHR Architects Director of Technical Resources & Development Williams Blackstock Architects Director of Specifications WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. 4
attendee representation Attendees projects fall in the following verticals Commercial Education Entertainment - Leisure Federal - State - Municipal Government Hospitality Industrial & Manufacturing International Multi-Family Museum - Cultural - Religious Healthcare - Research - Laboratories Retail Sports - Recreation manufacturer representation Attendees have requested companies within the following categories: 3D Printing Acoustics/Audio Advanced Energy Metering Ceramic/Stone Coatings Composites Conveying Equipment Curtain Walls De-mountable Walls Doors Drainage Electrical Power Generation Elevators/Escalators Finishes Fire Suppression Flooring Furnishings Glass Glazing HVAC Insulation Laminates Lighting Masonry Metals Mold Abatement Partitions Photovoltaics Plastics Plumbing Roofing Seams Sealants Security Systems Software Sound Abatement Thermal & Moisture Protection Thermal Imaging Utilities Wall Assemblies Wall Coverings Waterproofing Windows Wood 5
summit agenda DAY 1 - Sunday 3:00 PM Summit Registration 6:00 PM Welcome Cocktail Reception 7:00 PM Opening Keynote Address 8:00 PM Dinner Reception DAY 3 - Tuesday 7:00 AM Networking Breakfast 8:00 AM Conference Sessions 1:00 PM Closing Luncheon DAY 2 - Monday 7:00 AM Itinerary Pick Up & Breakfast 8:00 AM Business Strategy Meetings & Conference Sessions 1:00 PM Networking Luncheon 2:00 PM Business Strategy Meetings & Conference Sessions 6:00 PM Reception about Opal Group Opal Group produces events with a unique format that allows industry leaders across the nation to foster new relationships, build on their expertise and connect with their peers in a relaxed setting. Our carefully curated content and high level networking helps senior executives to achieve their business objectives while saving them time and money. For additional information please contact Fernando Cerda Director of Sales fcerda@opalgroup.net 212-532-9898 ext. 311 6