BlueStar Academy: Retail Technology Solutions
Join us at BlueStar Academy
Expand your technical expertise, learn how to sell comprehensive solutions, find new growth opportunities, and explore BlueStar's suite of services designed to help you win more opportunities -- all in just a day and a half!
Date:
June 18-19, 2026
Location:
BlueStar US Headquarters
3345 Point Pleasant Road
Hebron, KY 41048
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Elevate Your Skills. Empower Your Sales.
What is bluestar academy?
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BlueStar Academy is a one and a half day, tech-focused event held at the BlueStar US Headquarters, designed to teach you how to communicate effectively with customers and identify sales opportunities.
Graduates of the training receive a certificate of completion, access to BlueStar’s new on-demand training portal for continuing education, and more!
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what we have planned
Explore the Breadth of Retail Technologies You Can Sell
Whether you are already working with retailers, looking to break in, or brand-new to the channel, this course will equip you with a comprehensive look at how enterprise technology is deployed across the industry. Understand the challenges retailers face to acquire and retain customers, explore popular and emerging solutions, and learn who to talk to, what they want, and how you can WIN the business!
Technology in Action: Warehouse Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our operations during a guided warehouse tour—see cutting-edge technology in action and discover how products move from shelf to shipment.
Solutions Center Experience
Get hands-on with the solutions you've been learning about at our new solutions demo center, with a guided walk-through by members of BlueStar's Business Development team.
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Event agenda
Day 1
Breakfast with BlueStar
8:45 am - 9:00 am
Retail Technology Solutions
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Technology in Action: Warehouse Tour
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Solutions Center Experience
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Networking Happy Hour & Dinner
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Day 2
Breakfast with BlueStar
8:45 am - 9:00 am
Retail Tech (cont.)
9:00 am - 11:00 am
BlueStar Value Adds
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Departure
12:00 pm
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Hotel and transportation
All attendees are responsible for booking their own travel and hotel accommodations.
Nearest Airport:
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Preferred Hotel:
Marriott Cincinnati Airport
2395 Progress Dr
Hebron, KY 41048
$162/Night
We'll provide a link to book at our negotiated rate when you register.
Airport shuttle runs from 4 AM to 1 AM for arrivals and departures.
BlueStar will provide transportation to and from HQ for attendees staying at the Marriott.
BlueStar is a global hardware and software distributor based in Greater Cincinnati.
We sell exclusively to value-added resellers, managed service providers, and software companies.
We offer lines of credit, custom configuration services, and marketing programs to help our customers find new accounts and deliver complete, creative solutions.
