Auror Connect VIP Summit 2025

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

February 6 - 10, 2025

The exclusive industry event for attendees to learn, discover and connect together.

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What to expect

The Auror Connect VIP Summit provides an exclusive invite only industry event for attendees to learn, discover and connect together. This 4.5 day event is hosted on the weekend of the 2025 Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, AZ and football's biggest game.

The event program incorporates dedicated speaker sessions showcasing of the most innovative AP/LP technology as well as multiple premium networking opportunities with your industry peers. Auror is proud to host you for this one of a kind opportunity.

Keynote speaker - Kristen Ziman

We're thrilled to announce our special keynote speaker, Kristen Ziman. Kristen is a seasoned leader, speaker, and author of Reimagining Blue, with a focus on accountability, innovation, and community engagement.

As the first female Chief of Police in Aurora, Illinois, she led with resilience and a commitment to building strong, adaptive organizations. Kristen’s leadership insights inspire professionals across diverse fields to foster excellence and drive positive change.

Dedicated speakers and working sessions

Hear from guest speakers, join working sessions to learn directly from fellow AP/LP leaders, and be the first to see the latest retail crime intelligence product innovations that reduce crime, loss and harm in stores.

Terry Sullivan

VP of Retail Solutions in North America
Auror

Phil Thomson

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Auror

Bobby Haskins

Vice President of Retail Partnerships
Auror

Rhod Thomas

Chief Customer Officer
Auror

James Corbett

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Auror

Raul O. Aguilar

Senior Director of Law Enforcement Partnerships
Auror

Schedule

Thursday February 6th

Welcome Reception (Faro & Brag Restaurant)

Friday February 7th

Auror Connect VIP Summit Conference

Executive Dinner (Mastro's Ocean Club)

Saturday February 8th

Waste Management Event - 16th Hole Corporate Box hosted by Auror

Optional Dinner (The Green House North Patio)

Sunday February 9th

Waste Management Event - 16th Hole Corporate Box hosted by Auror

The Big Game Watch Party (Westin Kierland)

How to get there

We recommend taking an Uber to the resort from a Phoenix local airport. Transport to and from activities and events will be provided once you are on site. View a location map.

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2+

days of
unique industry content

90+

Net promoter score

Connected Communities

Auror Connect brings together a community of professionals from all over the world. Hear from the industry's most innovative AP/LP leaders, discover new tools and strategies to reduce crime, loss and harm in your stores.

4

feature
sessions

50+

connected community leaders

Frequently asked questions

Who can attend?

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The VIP Summit is an invitation only event. You will need to receive one of the VIP pass ticket allocations and confirm your attendance with your Auror representative.

Are there any costs?

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Accomodation, events and networking events are provided and hosted by Auror. In the majority of cases, you will only need to support your own travel to Scottsdale, AZ for the event dates. For more information we suggest you speak directly with your Auror representative to confirm options and details.

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