Garner, NC / November 4th, 2024 — 21st Century Distributing is thrilled to announce the extraordinary success of its 2024 Virtual Roadshow, now in its fourth year. This fully virtual, one-of-a-kind event not only exceeded expectations but also shattered records across all metrics, setting a new industry benchmark for engagement and innovation. This year, the Virtual Roadshow extended to a four-day event, offering attendees even more opportunities to learn and win—all conveniently accessible from their computer, tablet, or smartphone. Participants joined the Virtual Roadshow from a variety of locations—whether on job sites, in transit to their next project, or between client meetings and proposal prep—taking advantage of virtual vendor booths and live webinars wherever their work took them.

From increased registration and dealer participation to exceptional vendor support, exciting product giveaways, interactive games, and free daily lunches in a virtual food court, the 2024 Virtual Roadshow showcased an unmatched level of interactivity and engagement.

Dealer and vendor feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, underscoring the event’s success and the impact of 21st Century Distributing’s industry partnerships.

Key Highlights from the 2024 Virtual Roadshow Include:

1. Record-Breaking Booth Visits: Dealers spent more time and visited more virtual booths in the 2024 Roadshow compared to previous years—They saw an increase of more than tenfold in booth participation from last year! Vendor interactive booths provided dealers with valuable, engaging content, creating opportunities to learn, earn points, and win prizes from a range of sponsored vendors.
2. Significant Growth in Training Participation: Participation in live training sessions also soared by over 155%, not to mention later watched recorded training session views increased by 190% compared to last year. 21^st leaned into the previous three years success adding an additional day of live trainings this year (36 in total) which saw thousands of attendees!
3. Over $100,000 in Prizes Awarded: Thanks to overwhelming vendor support, 21^st Century Distributing awarded over $85,000 in prizes, plus an additional $20,000+ in live webinar raffles. Dealers engaged in learning opportunities, arcade games, and daily lunches in their virtual food court, making the event as interactive as it was informative.

“We’re incredibly grateful to our dealers, vendor partners, and everyone involved in this year’s roadshow. The collective support allowed us to reach new heights in creating an engaging, innovative, and successful event,” said Mark Garijanian, VP of Marketing for 21st Century Distributing. “With every year, we set the bar higher, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s roadshow with even more ambitious goals!”

With such impressive milestones reached in 2024, 21st Century Distributing is committed to building on this momentum and delivering an even more dynamic and impactful event in 2025.

About 21st Century Distributing

21st Century Distributing is the Southeast’s premier integration distributor, with a 40-year legacy dedicated to dealer success. Renowned for outstanding customer service, a diverse selection of high-quality products, competitive pricing, and their own rapid delivery service, 21st Century supports dealers across the Southeast, Florida, and Virginia. Headquartered in Garner, NC, with additional locations in Charlotte, NC; Buford, GA; Marietta, GA; Orlando, FL; Nashville, TN; and Pompano Beach, FL, they provide efficient one-day shipping to most dealers. Specializing in top-of-the-line AV, home integration, security, and surveillance solutions, 21st Century Distributing equips qualified dealers and retailers with the products they need to thrive.