After three years of analyzing and forecasting AI's potential, this year’s Applied AI for Distributors is laser-focused on practical implementation. Distribution leaders have moved past the “what ifs” — now they need to know how to get things done.
This June 23–25, at the Applied AI for Distributors Conference at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill., you’ll hear directly from peers and practitioners who are deploying AI to drive pricing precision, automate workflows, and unlock operational gains. Sessions are built to go beyond hype and give you frameworks you can put into action as soon as you’re back in the office.
Plus, early registrants get access to an exclusive pre-conference strategy briefing that highlights the AI use cases already generating returns in distribution today. No theory, no abstract visions — just clear, practical insights that level up your strategy and help you leap ahead of competitors still figuring out where to start.
Build Your Own AI Roadmap Workshop
Work through a facilitated process that maps AI applications directly to your operations — your workflows, your bottlenecks, your quick wins. You’ll use our AI Roadmap tool and ROI Calculator to build a customized implementation plan you can present to leadership.
Featured Speaker: Stu Tisdale
Stu Tisdale is the senior vice president and CEO for ADI, responsible for setting the strategic direction and managing the company's digital footprint to deliver a leading omnichannel customer experience across all touchpoints. He oversees the company's e-commerce websites and apps, digital marketing, loyalty programs, strategic pricing, data science and analytics, creative services and technical sales support.
Focused on delivering an exceptional omnichannel customer experience, Stu drives initiatives to enhance the customer journey across all channels. He has played a key role in leading numerous strategic initiatives including online shopping and e-commerce platform enhancements, cloud-based pricing, touchless ordering, ADI Pro Rewards, analytics, AI/ML-powered sales tools and more.
Stu also leads all Voice of the Customer initiatives for the company, ensuring customer feedback is integrated into all product and services offerings. Additionally, he plays a vital role in cultivating M&A opportunities to accelerate ADI's growth, resulting in seven acquisitions since 2020.
Stu is an accomplished leader with deep expertise in B2B marketing, digital strategy and commercial excellence. Previously, he served as Vice President, Strategy and Commercial and has held a variety of roles within the company's marketing and category management functions. Prior to ADI, Stu held roles in product management and marketing at Henry Schein Inc.
