BuildDirect's 3rd Annual Partner Summit to Attract Home Improvement Leaders From Around the World

VANCOUVER, BC --(Marketwired - August 25, 2016) - BuildDirect, a leading online marketplace for home improvement products, today announced that registration is now open for its third annual Partner Summit. BuildDirect's flagship thought leadership event provides a unique venue for leaders in the home improvement space to engage with one another and drive change throughout the industry. From September 20 - 22, attendees from around the world will descend upon Vancouver, B.C. to discuss how the latest technology can create a more efficient and rewarding experience for suppliers and customers.

"The opportunities for growth in this market are astounding and truly depend on working closely with our partners," said BuildDirect co-founder, President and CEO, Jeff Booth. "To fully serve these partners, we've put together a Summit that promises to deliver forward-thinking ideas that will redefine how the home improvement industry operates. Our fantastic partners will learn ways to improve all facets of their business and get a glimpse into the incredible innovation taking place at BuildDirect."

The agenda for this year's Partner Summit is full of technology demonstrations, educational breakout sessions, and one-on-one interviews. It also features keynote speakers including renowned computer scientist, author and cleantech investor, Ramez Naam, and British Columbia Minister of Technology & Innovation, Amrik Kirk, as well as a panel discussion with industry executives. Additionally, BuildDirect will unveil its latest platform advancements and share a sneak peek of ground-breaking new functionality that will debut within the coming year.

The BuildDirect Partner Summit is a must-attend event for leaders in the home improvement industry. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, B.C. This is an exclusive event, and while there is no charge to attend, space is limited. To apply for an invitation please visit: summit.builddirect.com.

About BuildDirect

BuildDirect is a leading online marketplace for home improvement products. The company has transformed how homeowners access and purchase home improvement products by building an online marketplace that offers a wide selection of products at the best value, direct-to-home shipping, free virtual design tools and best-in-class customer service. Suppliers are able to leverage the Home Marketplace to showcase and sell their home improvement products directly to consumers, creating a simple and trusted online shopping experience.

BuildDirect is recognized for building the world's first supply chain for shipping heavy goods directly to homeowners' doorsteps.

BuildDirect is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit our website at BuildDirect.com or search our products online. Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Suppliers and sellers can visit BuildDirect.com/seller to sign up.