Corinne Zudonyi


Almost exactly two years ago, I was preparing for my annual trek to one of the industry's largest gatherings. It had become a familiar trip — my 15th as a member of this industry — and I was looking forward to seeing old friends, making new connections and discussing industry trends.

Had I known then that the world would change shortly after I returned home, and it would be two years before I'd be able to connect in person with the industry once again, I might have done a few things differently.

Now, after two years of working from home and seeing readers only through virtual meetings, I'm excited to get back out to industry events once again. My team and I are ready to hit the ground running at the ISSA Show in Las Vegas this November.

As outlined in our coverage of the event, attendees of this year's show have a lot to look forward to. It all starts with a full educational lineup where distributors can choose from more than 65 sessions in a variety of featured tracks. You'll find me bouncing between sessions on that first day. It goes by quickly, so my team and I are planning to divide and conquer as we attempt to absorb as much education as we possibly can.

Of course, the show floor opens on day two, Nov. 16. With hundreds of exhibitors expected, and even more education and keynote presentations on the schedule, I'll have my comfy shoes on so nothing slows me down from covering the entire event.

To top that all off, I can't wait for the various welcome receptions, product innovation recognition, the Hygieia Awards and the countless opportunities to network with peers from every facet of the industry. There will be little downtime as I am determined to make the most of this opportunity.

For those of you who are planning to attend, look for me. We'll have a booth (W-4933) and I encourage you to stop by. If I'm not there and you see me out in the wild, feel free to flag me down and introduce yourself.




POSTED ON: 11/1/2021