Tickets now available for the one-day
conference dedicated to independent retailers and
restauranteurs
MONTREAL, May 1, 2019 /CNW Telbec/
- Lightspeed, a leading provider of point of sale
software for independent retailers and restaurants, today
announces its first North American free one-day conference,
Lightspeed Connect, in Montreal on June
11 at the historic Gare Viger. Specifically created to
help independent retailers and restaurants grow their business,
Lightspeed Connect offers interactive sessions with industry
experts, new technology demos, networking opportunities, and more
while highlighting the latest industry trends.
Featured topics and sessions will include:
- Trends shaping the future of independent business:
Lightspeed President JP Chauvet explores the changes happening
within the retail and restaurant industries. Discover how your
business can stay ahead of the competition and thrive in these
evolving markets.
- Growing your independent business: A panel discussion
with some of Montreal's hottest
brands. Off The Hook and Grumman 78 share valuable stories and
insights from the journey of growing their businesses. Media
personality Isabelle Racicot will
moderate the panel.
- Increase the power of your brand: Get practical
information on how you can develop your brand to reflect the right
message for your target audience. Designed to give you advice you
can use, agency Folk Strategies will come armed with actionable
tips and best-practice know-how.
"With Lightspeed's 14 years of experience advancing the retail
and hospitality industries, we recognized an opportunity to share
our insights with business owners and provide tactics and tools to
help them achieve maximum success," says Dax Dasilva, Founder and CEO of Lightspeed.
"By bringing Lightspeed Connect to North
America, we hope to inspire businesses and prepare them for
what's ahead—from navigating technological developments to catering
to customer demands for personalized experiences."
Lightspeed Connect Spotlight:
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Espace Gare Viger, 755 rue Berri, Montréal, QC, H2Y 3E5
9:00 AM – 5:00
PM: Full day of interactive programming (in French)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Tour of
Lightspeed's headquarters located in the Gare Viger, a historic
former railway station and luxury hotel, followed by a networking
cocktail
Free parking and easy access from public transportation
After four years of successfully hosting this
event in Europe—where Lightspeed has welcomed thousands—Lightspeed
Connect now expands globally.
About Lightspeed
Headquartered in Montréal,
Canada, Lightspeed is a
cloud-based commerce platform for small and medium-sized
businesses, providing them with the critical functionalities they
need to sell across channels, manage operations, engage with
consumers, accept payments, and ultimately grow. Lightspeed can be
found in more than 100 countries, powering favorite local
businesses, where the community goes to shop and dine. Founded in
2005 and recognized in 2019 for having one of the top 10 technology
initial public offerings on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Lightspeed
has grown to over 700 employees, with offices in Canada, USA,
Europe, and Australia.
For more information, please visit:
www.lightspeedhq.com
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SOURCE Lightspeed POS Inc.