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About UID

The University of Innovative Distribution is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. Since its inception in 1994, UID has become known worldwide for excellence in education. UID is sponsored by the Association Education Alliance (AEA) a consortium of 40+ distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation of Purdue University. Working together, these groups take great pride in providing a superior learning experience.

Win a Free Ticket to UID 2022

Follow the eligibility requirements below to automatically be entered into a random drawing to win a free ticket to UID 2022. Must be registered for UID 2021. Must follow UID on social media. Must share a UID post with the #UIDGotGame hashtag with your network.  The winner will be announced after UID 2021. The contest ends on Sunday, March 14, 2021.

Registration is OPEN

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Registration Details

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Attendee Program Access:  Download of WHOVA App Required
Live Program:  Conducted through Zoom

• All-Access Pass: $525 AEA Members; $660 Non-Members
  • Access the daily keynote and Wednesday Panel
  • Access to programs selected during registration live at your scheduled time
    • Ability to download handouts and course materials through Whova
  • Access to the recordings of any program session offered over the three days program
• One-Day Pass: $175 AEA Members; $220 Non-Members
  • Access to the selected day’s keynote or Panel
  • Access to programs selected during registration live at your scheduled time
    • Ability to download handouts and course materials through Whova
  • Access to the recordings of your selected programs

Purdue Certificate in Innovative Distribution

At the conclusion of the program, attendees receive, via email, an official Letter of Completion issued by Purdue University awarding 30 hours (3 CEUs – Continuing Education Units) for satisfactory completion of the program. These CEUs may be applied toward a Professional Certificate in Innovative Distribution which can be earned after successful completion of  90 hours (9 CEUs) of approved course work.

A minimum of 30 hours must be earned through UID participation. Additional credits may be derived from courses taken independently or through your trade association.  Attendees who have earned the required 90 hours are eligible for the Purdue certification.  Certification applications are reviewed several times a year with Certification awards made shortly thereafter. 

Contact Dr. Kathy Newton, Department Chair, Innovative Distribution Program, at kanewton@purdue.edu for more information. 

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION IN INNOVATIVE DISTRIBUTION