The University of Innovative Distribution
CDA is a sponsor of the University of Innovative Distribution (UID) supported by Purdue University. Offered annually in March, UID is a powerful, multiday concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry.
The UID experience is designed to enhance and fortify your knowledge, skills, and abilities to support immediate application into your work environment.
Who Should Attend UID?
UID is designed for all personnel working in the wholesale distribution channel, including:
- All manager-level personnel: sales, marketing, branch, operations, purchasing, inventory and human resources
- CEOs
- Anyone looking to improve personal performance and/or the company's bottom line!
Attendees can apply UID coursework toward earning the Professional Certificate in Innovative Distribution, awarded by Purdue University.
Registration Details
Register Here
Be sure to include your membership with CDA when registering to get the best rate.
Registration Deadline: All registrations must be complete, with payment, by Sunday, March 5, 2023. No registrations can be accepted after this date.
Payment: Registration is accepted online only; one registration form for each registrant. Registration will not be accepted by telephone or other means. To complete registration, please be prepared to enter a credit card number for payment. Registration is not considered complete until payment has been entered, submitted and accepted.
Confirmation: Registrants will receive access to their schedule and presentation information two weeks prior to the event. Review your schedule carefully and inform the UID office immediately of any errors. NO course changes will be honored onsite!
Registration Cancellation: Cancellation and refund requests (minus $100 administration fee) must be received at info@univid.org by Friday, February 24, 2023. No cancellations or refunds will be accepted after that date.
Course Cancellations: In the unlikely event that a course must be canceled, you will be notified of the change and provided an opportunity to select an alternative course.
Hotel Details
JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel
10 S West Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317-860-5800
Room Rate: $225 |
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis
601 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 46204
317-822-9029
Room Rate: $195 |
You may book a room at either hotel for sleep accommodations. Both hotels are within walking distance from the courses and conference activities, which take place at the JW Marriott. Book Here
Questions?
For questions about this program, please contact Hannah Rice.