Agenda at a Glance
Agenda at a Glance
Wednesday, October 14
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration and Help Desk
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Keynote
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sessions, Roundtables, Presentations
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sessions, Roundtables, Presentations
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Thursday, October 15
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration and Help Desk
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest Keynote
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sessions, Roundtables, Presentations
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sessions, Roundtables, Presentations
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Networking Extravaganza
Friday, October 16
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration and Help Desk
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sessions, Roundtables, Presentations
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
All times and sessions are subject to change.
Why Attend VISTAS
Why Attend VISTAS
VISTAS is an incredible combination of presentations, roundtables, demonstrations, and networking opportunities with your industry leading peers, designed exclusively for Vistex customers and prospects.
VISTAS 2020 | Now it all adds up
What our attendees are saying about VISTAS
VISTAS Key Takeaways
How Would You Describe VISTAS?
Top Ten Reasons To Attend VISTAS
VISTAS 2019 Highlights
Speakers
Presentations
Companies
Expert Sessions
What our presenters are saying about VISTAS
I had an AMAZING time in Chicago with the Vistex team, as well as all of the awesome customers.
Our stay in Chicago was a great pleasure. Amazing organization, very good presentations and speeches, and interesting learnings. Very good experience for us.
VISTAS is halfway over, and I’ve already learned much from this great company and its customers. I’m happy that my presentation on the impact of ease of doing business resonated with the channel folks attending. Thank you Vistex for having 2112 and I participate.
It was a great conference……seems to get better every year! Especially loved the Networking Events this year.
Our 2019 Keynote Speakers
Sanjay Shah
Vistex CEO, Founder, and Chief Architect
Scott Bloom
Corporate Entertainer
Our 2019 Presenters
Sessions
Sessions
Vistex Sessions
A cornerstone of every VISTAS are the Vistex sessions that span all of the Vistex offerings. Throughout the conference, we will talk strategically about Vistex’s roadmap and the new initiatives and products. You will also have the chance to participate in “tips and tricks”, as well as, deeper dive sessions that will delve into specific processes and provide insights and best practices. Below are just some of the sessions you can look forward to:
- Accrual Management
- Analytics
- Channel Data
- Commissions
- Global Implementation
- Manufacturing Claims
- Planning
- Rebates
- S/4HANA®
- Upgrading
- Agreements and contracts
- Billbacks
- Chargebacks
- Fiori
- Gross to Net Planning
- MDF Funds
- Pricing
- Rights & Royalties
- User Experience
- VIBES and a partner portal
Customer Presentations
This is your chance to hear from fellow Vistex customers on the business challenges they were facing, their evaluation process, the implementation, lessons learned and return on investment – realized and/or expected.
Roundtables
These highly interactive discussions will focus on business topics most important to you. Come ready to learn how it all adds up and share your insights and feedback. Tentative list of topics:
- Analytics
- Trade Promotion Management
- Pricing
- Rights and Royalties
- Vital Link
- Upgrading
- Life Science Thought Leadership
- Wholesale Distribution Thought Leadership
Meet the Experts
Meet the Experts
Vistex Experts
Do you have a specific topic or area of Vistex functionality you need more information on? Could you use expert guidance on issues affecting your Vistex deployment?
Vistex experts will be available during the conference to meet with you for a 30 minute session to address various topics, such as the items listed below, or a topic specific to your business. When you arrive at VISTAS, visit the onsite Meet the Experts Desk to schedule your meeting.
- Claims
- Contracts, including Membership and Hierarchies
- Fiori
- Deals
- Go-to-Market Suite®
- Master Data
- Price Management
- Rebates & Incentive Calculation
- Reporting, Planning, and Modeling
- System Performance and Scalability
- User Experience, including Launchpad and Web UI
- Vizi®
Sessions are scheduled during event breaks so you will not miss any of the exciting content in the planned sessions. In addition to topics above, the Meet the Experts Desk can set up sessions to discuss Project Planning, Post Production Support or Upgrade Planning.
Location
Location
Discover a world of illuminating experiences at AAA Five Diamond ARIA Resort & Casino, where world-class dining and five-star service converge with in-room technologies and award-winning rooms and suites.
View map and directions to Aria Resort & Casino
Learn more about the Aria Resort & Casino
Networking Events
Networking Events
For the 10th Anniversary of VISTAS, we’ve chosen two very special “Chicago” evening networking events.
Welcome Reception
Date: Wednesday, October 2
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: Chicago's First Lady River Tours
Second only to the Vatican in popularity according to Trip Advisor, the Chicago architecture river cruise will serve as our Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening. Setting sail just steps from Swissôtel, our two hour exclusive tour will feature networking, food, drink, and fascinating facts.
Networking Extravaganza
Sponsored by SAP
Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 6pm-10pm
Where: House of Blues Chicago
Located in the heart of Chicago's Marina City Complex, just a half mile from Swissôtel, House of Blues Chicago offers the perfect location for our Thursday night Networking Extravaganza. This iconic venue will be ours exclusively from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Don’t miss this chance to network, eat, drink, and rock out!
Directions to House of Blues Chicago
Entertainment Provided by Wedding Banned
Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 6pm-10pm
Where: House of Blues Chicago
All party, no commitment! Wedding Banned is a cover band formed in Gas City Indiana. After being dubbed, “too wild and crazy,” by their hometown, the Banned hit the road looking for gigs. Their first break came when they landed a Thursday night gig at The Cubby Bear in Chicago, Il. Word spread and that performance turned into a seven month long run. Wedding Banned filled Cubby Bear with people who wanted to see their unique performance that combines music, audience interaction and comedy. The band relocated to Chicago.
Learn more about Weddding Banned
Keynotes
Keynotes
Sanjay Shah
Vistex Founder, CEO, and Chief Architect
When: Wednesday, October 2
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
The pace of business is relentless. With so much hype and noise it can seem endless, making results often elusive. And in the face of constant demand for measurable outcomes, perspectives are often siloed. To cut through it all, to keep our worldview fresh and relevant, you cannot afford to lose sight of the big picture. Anyone who falls back on the tried and tested, sticking with dogmatisms in a fast-changing world, is asking for trouble. In his keynote, Sanjay will provide crisp commentary on how to view progress through a wider lens. Get the inside track into the thinking that shapes Vistex’s portfolio; and a vantage point on how our solutions can help take your business further – and faster.
Scott Bloom
Corporate Entertainer
When: Thursday, October 3
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Scott provides an insightful, interactive, laughter-packed experience that energizes and transforms. What makes Scott so successful is his ability to connect with audiences by speaking their language. He understands corporate culture inside and out, which helps him bring a unique comic perspective to familiar topics such as teamwork, leadership, partnership and customer engagement.
Please note that VISTAS is exclusively designed for Vistex customers and prospects. Your registration fee entitles you to everything the conference has to offer including, all sessions, networking events, and meals. Travel and lodging are not included.