ACP 2020 Industry Coupon Conference has been Cancelled

In the best interest of attendees, exhibitors and guests. 

 

Planning has begun for a Spring 2021 Conference with plans to refresh content. 

After careful consideration, and for the health and safety of all participants, the Association of Coupon Professionals (ACP) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Industry Coupon Conference.  

Our decision to cancel our flagship annual event was not taken lightly. The ACP has been closely monitoring updates and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as state and local governments. There are concerns regarding the safety and well being of attendees, the current recession, travel advisories and restrictions in place at manufacturers, retailers and solution providers that would typically attend the conference and those with personal concerns regarding traveling.

The health, safety and well-being of our members, conference participants and board members is of paramount importance. We believe it is in the best interest of everyone to cancel the conference and ensure our members are able to remain healthy.

This is a first for us. We have never not held an Industry Coupon Conference live and in person in the fifteen years since its inception. The annual Industry Coupon Conference is eagerly awaited by industry participants as the only annual conference dedicated to coupons, an excellent opportunity to meet with industry experts and a chance to hear about industry trends and cutting edge new technologies, and issues impacting the industry.

 

ACP Continues to Support Members and the Industry: 

The ACP is adapting to the new normal and continues to serve and support our members and the industry. Here are some of the activities and resources you can access:

  • Covid 19 Impact Webage https://couponpros.org/coupon-industry-resource-library/covid19/ was developed to share news, links, and resources to help you navigate the new normal. The ACP is navigating available data and filtering relevant grocery,and promotion to this page.
  • The Covid 19 Task force was launched to provide an open forum for industry discussions about the impact Covid-19 may have on the coupon industry
  • We have ramped up our webinar schedule to monthly events.
    • April –Universal Digital Coupon Update: The agnostic digital future, coming to a store near you in 2020 (Recorded)
    • May –  Coupon Industry Trends, 2019 Highlights, Covid 19 Impacts, What’s Next?  (recorded)
    • June  – Fraud Mitigation; Planning, Creation, In-market, Post Redemption Register here -https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4699681440085283088
    • July e-Wallet Promotions & Touchless Payment
    • Recorded webinar are available here: https://couponpros.org/coupon-industry-resource-library/
  • Best Practices documents, recorded webinars, past conference content and other relevant industry information is available at CIRL ( Coupon Industry Resource Library)  https://couponpros.org/coupon-industry-resource-library/
  • Committees and task forces are still meeting on a regular basis and addressing issues impacting the industry. 
  • If you’re interested in participating on committees or task forces, or have questions, please Contact john Morgan, (610) 789-9993,  email john.morgan@couponpros.org