The International Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo, held October 22-24, 2024 at the beautiful JW Marriott in Las Vegas, was a must see event! Sponsored by ODRA Sweepers, this year’s Summit brought together power sweeping contractors for an opportunity to enhance their knowledge, network, and collaborate, all within an exciting atmosphere. With over 200 attendees and exhibitors, the event showcased the thriving spirit of the sweeping industry.
Kick-off Fun at Top Golf
The Summit kicked-off with an engaging group event at Top Golf, sponsored by Schwarze Industries, which set the tone for a fun afternoon gathering. Attendees enjoyed delicious BBQ and beverages while mingling in a relaxed environment, where the golf balls – whether hitting or missing – took a backseat to the camaraderie. Joe Hendrickson, VP of Sales for Schwarze, expressed his delight stating, “I really enjoyed the TopGolf event this year. It provided an atmosphere where everyone could socialize and have fun together. Thank you Sweeper Summit team, for looking for innovative ways to improve our experience at the event.” This innovative start allowed participants to forge connections in a unique setting, laying the groundwork for productive conversations in the days ahead.
The day culminated with an Exhibitor Welcome Reception, sponsored by TYMCO in the indoor exhibitor area, allowing vendors to proudly showcase their newest products and innovations.
A Day of Inspiration and Learning
Wednesday’s agenda centered around education, highlighted by a keynote address from Joel Goldberg, sponsored by United Rotary Brush. Goldberg, a broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals, shared invaluable insights on building trust within your organization to achieve growth into a championship team – a theme that resonated deeply with the audience. Following the keynote, attendees participated in a dynamic outdoor rotating manufacturers’ roundtable, a fresh addition to this year’s schedule.
It fostered direct dialogue among manufacturers and contractors. This hands-on approach created an atmosphere of learning and feedback, allowing everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the equipment they use to run their business.
Attendees enjoyed lunch in the equipment expo area before diving into roundtable discussions hosted by NAPSA. The afternoon offered five rotating roundtable discussions tackling significant industry topics and providing attendees the chance to share their insights and experiences. The day wrapped up with a Cocktail Reception among the outdoor exhibits, followed by a delicious dinner held in the Valencia Ballroom rotunda.
The Summit concluded on Thursday with speaker David Avrin. He provided insight on how to better navigate business in response to new generational wants, needs and expectations. Attendees came away with new ideas on how to future-proof their businesses and become Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With.
Looking Ahead to Sweeper Summit 2025
As the dust settled on another successful Sweeper Summit, the excitement for the next event is already building. Mark your calendars for Sweeper Summit 2025, returning to the JW Marriott in Las Vegas from November 4-6. This upcoming gathering promises even more opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration. Stay tuned for announcements and details. It will be an exceptional chance to elevate your business and expand your professional circle.
In conclusion, the International Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo showcased not only the latest advancements in the sweeping industry, but also reinforced the importance of community and collaboration. Whether you were able to attend this year or are planning to join in 2025, it’s clear that the Sweeper Summit continues to be the premier event for anyone serious about success in the power sweeping industry. Join us and be part of this incredible journey!
The Summit was great for Horizon Motor. Showing our All Electric Cab and Chassis with a Sweeper unit was fun and talking about the implementation of coming state CARB laws was interesting. The people were great, friendliest
conference to date for us.