After Selling Out, Applied AI Gets a Bigger Stage
2026 sold out. 2027 moves to a bigger room and an expanded Sponsor Hall — more distributors, more space, more ways to get your AI solutions in front of distributors shopping for solutions.
Applied AI for Distributors returns to Chicago
June 22-24, 2027
This is the fifth year for the show, and attendance has grown 30% year over year — drawing distribution executives from 39 states and 11 countries. It’s the largest AI conference built specifically for distribution, with a returning audience already built in.
Why Sponsor
6 reasons to sponsor the 2027 show
Present to a room that’s growing, not shrinking. The Applied AI audience has grown 30% year over year. Last year sold out and drew distribution executives from 39 states and 11 countries.
Connect with senior decision-makers actively evaluating vendors and building AI roadmaps now.
Showcase your AI capability in a 25-minute session built for working conversations, not sales pitches.
Get matched directly with buyers through one-on-one speed networking between sponsors and distributors.
Stand on the stage to open the show. You get 1-min to introduce your solutions to the entire audience.
Extend your reach pre-event with a 2-minute intro video featured across DSG’s channels to thousands of distribution leaders.
Your Competition Is Already Booking A Booth
“If you want to be around people who are very serious about implementing AI, it’s probably one of the best conferences for it.”
— Kunal Barman,
CEO and Founder,Faction
“The audience at Applied AI for Distributors are all senior executives who are really thinking about how they push the envelope inside their own organization and outside their own four walls within the industry.”
— Alex Witcpalek,
CEO and Founder,Continuum
Where Distributors Choose Their Vendors
“There are many vendors that are out there. So you should take a look at multiple ones, compare contrast, get the one that fits your company and get the bang for the buck.“
— Amy Spanik
CFO,Johnstone Supply
“The real value is making the contacts with organizations and service providers and subject matter experts that we didn’t even know existed.”
— Robert Carmosino
Former Head of Sales, Fancy Foods
Becoming a sponsor
The main requirement: focus on artificial intelligence
Please focus your content on artificial intelligence, applications powered by AI and subtopics such as machine learning. We understand that AI may power only a portion of your overall capabilities and you will need to explain your broader value proposition to provide context.
We will vet presentations to ensure they focus primarily on the role of artificial intelligence in your products and services.
For presenters
Focus on specific AI-enabled tools you currently offer or plan to provide within the next 12–24 months to help distributors grow sales, boost productivity, and improve working capital. DSG will review all presentation materials to ensure they aren’t “sales pitches.” Presenters must be approved by DSG.
For sponsors
All exhibitors must prominently feature AI-powered capabilities. Please focus demos, conversations and exhibits around AI. Marketing material to promote the show and used at the event should feature AI.
Request the sponsor prospectus
Send over your sponsorship request, and we’ll be in touch to review available opportunities for Applied AI for Distributors 2027 and answer any questions you might have. Sponsorship spots are limited, so act now before we sell out!
June 22–24, 2027
Renaissance® Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Schaumburg, IL