Indianapolis: Home to two major sports league clubs, four universities and also the host of the 2022 Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) Spring Management Conference. The JW Marriott hotel, situated in the heart of the charming city, saw over 700 GAWDA delegates gather together to celebrate the enjoyment of in-person events.
The three-day event was blooming with networking opportunities, educational sessions and a contact booth program, to ensure each attendee got the most out of their GAWDA experience. After a morning of committee meetings, day one of the event saw networking and meeting and greeting in focus. With a lot of brand-new faces on-site, attendees were invited to attend the Women of Gases and Welding meet and greet, the Newcomer’s Reception and the President’s welcome tailgate, held in the renowned NCAA Hall of Champions – and what a venue it was.
Day two kick-started with a GAWDA welcome, in which Bob Ewing, President of GAWDA, welcomed the eager crowd. For this, attendees all gathered in the White River Ballroom and got their first taste of the jam-packed day that was set to take place. Following the welcome reception was the educational sessions, each of which focused on a different topic and ran alongside each other. Sales growth and plays, leadership and people development, and supply chain were the focal points, and allowed for ultimate discussion and debate.
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