Channel concerns were voiced. Strategies were formulated. Interests were compounded.

ChannelTimes first ever National Distributors Conference was held on 14 October 2004. Country's top national distributors came together at this premier forum to discuss channel issues like credit necessities, the threat of regional distribution to national distribution, opportunities for better margins and more.

The discussions solved prevailing management issues within the trade industry, thus leading to the development of the channel.