Live & Learn Conference Agenda

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Tuesday

January 23, 2024

10:00am
EARLY DEALER ARRIVAL REGISTRATION

Royal Hospitality III
Group Transportation provided to shuttle guests from airport to Atlantis 12 noon – 4 pm

Wednesday

January 24, 2024

10:00am
WELCOME ARRIVAL REGISTRATION

Café Hall of Waters
Your AiN Team personally welcomes you to the Bahamas! Grab a cold beverage and a few snacks while you register for this week’s event. Then check into your luxurious home away from home for the next few days! Group Transportation is available to shuttle guests from the airport to Atlantis every half hour 10 am – 5 pm. (Please arrange for your personal transportation if arriving before 10 am or after 5 pm.)

1:30 pm
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Royal Deck and Hera I & II
*Attendees select one of the two Best Business Practices Panels being conducted.

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR PROGRAM & PANELISTS

Royal Deck
There has never been a time to diversify your business and the AIN group delivers every detail you need for the new hot & exciting residential outdoor cooking & entertainment market segment! Builders across the country are immensely interested in this new enhancing segment and we will give you the tools to deliver the service and capitalize on the profits. Attending this meeting allows you to hear from the expert manufacturers and dealers that have vast knowledge and years of experience within this lucrative segment of the marketplace; plus discover hands-on the new products for outdoor cooking, lighting, audio & video, heating & cooling, fire features and much more! Discover the current success of this segment from the AIN outdoor panel consisting of six proficient AIN dealers & outdoor partners presenting vital business statistics, strategies & processes. In addition, ain will be unveiling the new outdoor playbook that will most certainly guide & assist you and your company to be a success in this new business segment!

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
COMMERCIAL SITE SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM & PANELISTS

Hera I & II
There has never been a time to diversify your business How are you promoting AI and Site Security & Surveillance to your top commercial customers? Discover critical steps to offer, drive business, and capitalize on the commercial outdoor AI proactive video monitoring business segment. Learn in this session how to uncomplicate the process and discover the winning strategies from the panel of expert dealers, manufacturers, central-station operators, and software providers. The panel’s multiple years of experience translate to a winning wealth of knowledge within the Remote Video Monitoring industry today, and they are here to share their winning strategies with you to make your venture into this new segment a success. Learn the successful combinations of initial investment requirements, effective marketing & sales strategies, and assets, standardized installation & service techniques, and proven operational platforms. In addition, the AIN Site Security & Surveillance Program will be unveiling its 2024 SS&S playbook detailing step-by-step winning strategies and everything you need to know to move forward successfully in this very specialized and lucrative new business! As a bonus, see all the latest and greatest products and services that are available to you as an AIN dealer.

5:30 pm
NEW GUEST MEET & GREET

Adonis IV (private event/invite only)
Prior to the official event kick off, join the AiN Executive Team and VIP AiN Dealers for a cocktail as we invite the new guest integrator companies, new to the AiN Group, to meet friendly faces and mingle.

6:30 pm
WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Imperial Ballroom Foyer
Hosted by Premium Audio President Tommy Jacobs and the Premium Audio team

7:30 pm
WELCOME DINNER RECEPTION

Imperial Ballroom E
Arrival Beach Party, sponsored by Klipsch

7:45 pm
OPENING REMARKS

Stan Matysiak, President, AiN Group
Travis Firth, GM & Vice President, Johnson Controls

Thursday

January 25, 2024

7:30am
BREAKFAST BUFFET

Imperial Foyer South I, II, III
Enjoy a delicious breakfast on us before the start of the General Session.

8:15 am
OPENING REMARKS

Imperial Ballroom E
Tara Dunning, VP, Global Security Strategy and Sales Communications & Security Solutions, Wesco

8:30 am
GENERAL SESSION with MICHAEL DURANT

Imperial Ballroom E
Michael Durant, Master Pilot, Inspiration for the Movie Black Hawk Down Durant embodies the American spirit with his remarkable story of courage and resilience. Drawing on lessons learned during a daring hostage rescue mission in Somalia, he empowers audiences to rise above their obstacles through greater planning, motivation, teamwork, and leadership – transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth or success at work.

9:40 am
2023 STATE OF THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

Imperial Ballroom E
MICHAEL BARNES is one of the best-known and highly regarded financial analysts and advisors in the security industry. Below are a few of his accomplishments:

  • Founded Barnes Associates in 1986
  • Directs Mergers and Acquisitions Activities
  • Board of Directors National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
  • Board of Directors Security Industry Association
  • Keynote Speaker for the Security Alarm Industry
  • 13th Inductee into the Security Alarm Industry Hall of Fame
11:00 am
PASSPORT TO PROFIT

Imperial A-D, Poseidon I-IV
Dealers will meet with industry-leading manufacturers and service providers featuring the latest in-home technologies and business services. This exclusive opportunity provides access to incredible savings and discounts offered for our members! Join us for this speed round of profit discovery and you’ll be eligible to win a prize or two (just by participating!).

Click here to learn more about PASSPORT TO PROFIT

3:00 pm
FREE TIME

to explore the pool and beaches and relax.

7:00 pm
DINE AROUND

Bahama Style
Join an AIN Partner and explore the unique and exciting area of Nassau with this opportunity to dine in local establishments.

Passport to Profit

We don’t just stamp tickets.
WE SEAL YOUR DIAMOND-LEVEL DEALS

Our Passport to Profit is your opportunity to connect with the AiN Partners, receive hands-on updates for industry-leading products and services, and discover ways to make your company more efficient and boost profits.

The AiN Team will provide your schedule for both Thursday and Friday to allow you time to schedule one-to-one appointments with more than 50+ AiN Partners and Service Providers. Many of our partner companies offer Live & Learn Conference-only special deals and pricing. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for you and your business!

By attending each of your appointments, you’ll qualify for one of the many prizes in our raffle on the final day of the conference!

Friday

January 26, 2024

7:30am
BREAKFAST BUFFET

Imperial Foyer South I, II, III
Enjoy a delicious breakfast on us before the start of the General Session.

8:35 am
GENERAL SESSION & OPENING REMARKS with JEFF SKILES

Imperial Ballroom E
Jeffrey Skiles, Co-Pilot, U.S. Airways Flight 1549, details the lessons, training, and scenarios that led to the «Miracle on the Hudson» and what businesses can take away from it with a great sense of humor and natural storytelling ability. Crisis Management at 3,200 Ft.

Skiles believes that life changes around you, and if you can’t adapt and change with it, you can’t succeed. He attributes the success of the emergency landing on the Hudson to the extensive training that all members of a flight crew experience. From the mechanics and the maintenance workers to the people who write the emergency protocols and the flight attendants, he believes that every level of the U.S. Airways organization is responsible for the outcome on January 15, 2009. While he and Captain Sullenberger piloted the plane to a safe landing, the success was a group effort representing the contributions of an entire organization.

9:40 am
GENERAL SESSION with DR. ELLIOT EISENBERG – The Bowtie Economist

Imperial Ballroom E
Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., is an internationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making economics fun, relevant, and educational.

As a former Senior Economist with the National Association of Home Builders in Washington D.C., Dr. Eisenberg created the multifamily stock index (the first widely recognized index to track the total return of public firms involved in apartment ownership/management). With over 85 articles under his belt, he also serves on the Expert Advisory Board of Mortgage Market Guide. In addition, he is a regular consultant for sizeable real estate professional associations, hedge funds, and investment advisory groups. Dr. Eisenberg is frequently invited to speak at prestigious conferences worldwide, like the AiN Live & Learn Conference, bringing his unique brand of economic analysis to the table as a keynote speaker. In addition, his research and opinions have been featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, Forbes, and Fortune, as well as on cable news programs, talk shows, and public radio.

11:00 am
PASSPORT TO PROFIT PARTNER SHOWCASE

Imperial A-D, Poseidon I-IV
Another opportunity for one-on-one time with industry-leading manufacturers and service providers featuring the latest in-home technologies and business services. This exclusive opportunity provides access to incredible savings and discounts offered for our members!

Join us for this speed round of profit discovery and you’ll be eligible to win a prize or two (ends at 2:45 pm).

3:00 pm
FREE TIME

Enjoy and discover our iconic resort surrounded by miles of white sand beaches and crystal-blue waters.

7:30 pm
AWARDS PRESENTATION CELEBRATION

Imperial Ballroom E
The spotlight is on you! Enjoy a surf & turf dinner provided with a tropical resort celebration as we take this opportunity to recognize AiN Dealers who shine in their support and loyalty to our group and fellow partners. You won’t want to miss the lights, sound, and action of this wonderful night of accolades!

8:00 pm
OPENING REMARKS

Imperial Ballroom E
Paul Jacobs, President and CEO, Premium Audio Company
EMCEE – James Rothstein, Managing Partner, Lee Equity

10:00 pm
EVENING OF FREE TIME

New this year! We will save our coveted after party and dance contest for the 2025 Live & Learn back when we are stateside. Instead, we gift you the ability to explore and enjoy more of the Atlantis this evening! Celebrate your company’s big win with your team and grab a refreshing tropical beverage (or two) at one of over 14 bars and nightclubs to choose from on property, or try your luck at the Caribbean’s largest, upgraded Casino! Celebrate the wins of the night and the camaraderie of the group with fellow AiN Dealers and Partners. The night is young, go capture it!

Saturday

January 27, 2024

8:30 am
BREAKFAST BUFFET

Imperial Foyer South
Enjoy a delicious breakfast on us before the start of the General Sessions.

9:15 am
GENERAL SESSIONS

*Attendees select one of the two Best Business Practices Panels being conducted.

RESIDENTIAL BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES DEALER PANELS

Poseidon I-IV

9:15 am
2023 Top Residential Dealer Challenges & 2024 Recommendations By ‘Team-One’ Comprised Of 5 Dealer/Owners – Narrated By Larry Wright, Svp – AIN Group.

10:30 am
Legal Agreements Required for AIN Outdoor and AIN Site Security & Surveillance Programs, Guest Speaker: Ken Kirschenbaum and Stacy Spector

11:00 am
2023 Top Residential Dealer Challenges & 2024 Recommendations By ‘Team-Two’ Comprised Of 5 Dealer/Owners – Narrated By Larry Wright, Svp – AIN Group.

12:15 pm
Meeting Concludes

COMMERCIAL BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES DEALER PANELS

Imperial Ballroom E

9:15 am
2023 Top Commercial Dealer Challenges & 2024 Recommendations By ‘Team-One’ Comprised Of 5 Dealer/Owners – Narrated By Mark Osborne, Vp – AIN Group.

10:30 am
Market Conditions and Opportunities with Commercial Security, Guest Speaker: Dan Kerzner, President of Alarm.com

11:00 am
2023 Top Commercial Dealer Challenges & 2024 Recommendations By ‘Team-Two’ Comprised Of 5 Dealer/Owners – Narrated By Mark Osborne, Vp – AIN Group.

12:15 pm
Meeting Concludes

12:15 pm
FREE TIME

You’re 100% free to do whatever you choose! Whether it’s swimming with the dolphins, soaking up the sun at the pool, or hitting the greens at the golf course, this is your time to unwind. We encourage you to make the most of this free time and relish the options available at your fingertips.

12:30 pm and 2:00 pm
TRANSPORTATION TO AIRPORT

Group Transportation to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) departing at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm (please arrange your transportation back to the airport if you are departing before these times)