Thrive

unleash your ambition

sept 17-19 | CHICAGO

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Ambition serves as a catalyst for individuals and organizations to thrive in their respective fields and is the driving force that propels people and organizations toward success.

Thrive is the only event of its kind for organizations selling third-party technology services who want to embrace their ambition and enable their organization to thrive.

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Ambition...

...serves as a catalyst for individuals and organizations to thrive in their respective fields and is the driving force that propels people and organizations toward success.

Thrive is the only event of its kind for organizations selling third-party technology services who want to embrace their ambition and enable their organization to thrive.

Make your mark in the digital economy

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Thrive is the only event of its kind for organizations selling third-party technology services, bringing together companies leading the path in accelerating their B2B sales success along with channel experts, Fortune 500 companies, and top technology companies from around the world.

You'll learn everything you need to know to increase your reach, drive higher conversion, and retain your customers in this ever increasing competitive market.

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September 17-19, 2024

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Introducing Ryan Chiaverini as our emcee!

Prepare to experience the electric atmosphere that our emcee Ryan Chiaverini will bring to Thrive! A much-loved sports anchor and Emmy-winning host of Windy City Live on ABC Chicago, Ryan is known for his dynamic personality and innate sense of fun. He joined ABC7 in 2006 and quickly made his mark, becoming a sports anchor for their top-rated weekend newscasts. Ryan's infectious enthusiasm, dynamic personality, and professional charisma will make Thrive an unforgettable experience. Register today to join in the excitement!

Explore Learning Tracks

Learn from industry experts and peers across six tracks

Driving Business Growth: Insights for Technology Advisors

Driving Business Growth: Insights for Technology Advisors

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Differentiate Your Portfolio With Unique Products and Services

Differentiate Your Portfolio With Unique Products and Services

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Selling Into the SMB Market

Selling Into the SMB Market

Your Sales Strategy Playbook

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Selling Into the Enterprise Market

Selling Into the Enterprise Market

Your Sales Strategy Playbook

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Strategies to Drive Ecosystem Growth

Strategies to Drive Ecosystem Growth

Your Marketplace Strategy Playbook

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Reselling Third-party Services

Reselling Third-party Services

Your Marketplace Strategy Playbook

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About our keynote speaker, Alex Honnold

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Alex Honnold is widely recognized as the most accomplished and daring rock climber of his generation, gaining national attention for his free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, immortalized in the Academy Award®-winning documentary Free Solo. This monumental feat solidified his status as a superstar of the climbing community.

Beyond climbing, Honnold is known for his humility, environmental advocacy, and philanthropy aimed at preserving climbing areas and promoting access to the outdoors.

Whether conquering towering cliffs or advocating for conservation causes, he continues to push the boundaries of human potential, inspiring others to reach new heights in their own lives.

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Showcase your company by sponsoring this event

Fuel your growth by connecting with technology advisors from across the industry. We have a variety of options for you to choose from to make sure your brand gets the attention it needs.

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Explore The Heart of Chicago

Since opening in 1978, the Magnificent Mile Marriott has celebrated Chicago's rich culture and always modern style. Steps away from iconic attractions, flagship shopping, and the historical landmarks the city is famous for, it is the ideal place to stay to experience Chicago.

Venue

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

540 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60611

Closing party: CeeLo Green at House of Blues

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Five-time Grammy Award Winning singer-songwriter-producer, television personality, actor, entrepreneur, pop culture & fashion icon.

CeeLo Green first came onto the music scene as a member of the southern hip-hop group Goodie Mob along with Big Gipp, T-Mo and Khujo. Goodie Mob released their 1st album Soul Food in 1995, pioneering them to the top of the emerging Southern rap scene.

After CeeLo’s success with Goodie Mob, he formed Gnarls Barkley with deejay-producer Danger Mouse to release the 2006 worldwide hit “Crazy”, which reached #1 in various singles charts worldwide. Following Gnarls Barkley, Green put his time back into his solo career as CeeLo Green and released the 2010 album The Lady Killer, which featured his hit single “Forget You”.

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Celebrating Digital Heroes at Thrive!

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We’re excited to announce the launch of our Digital Heroes awards program. At Thrive, we’ll unveil the names of individuals within the AppDirect community who exemplify excellence and innovation, those who are truly making remarkable strides in their fields.

Our awards will honor both the advisor community and our platform monetization customers. Provider awards will be conferred in a separate ceremony during our annual event.

Candidates will be assessed based on their alignment with the awards criteria and the core values of AppDirect—positive mental attitude, a true north data-driven approach, humility, ownership, and intensity.

Be sure to register to Thrive to find out who the winners are!

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