HARRISBURG, Pa. — Furniture First buying group has announced that its 2015 Symposium will be held May 31-June 2, at the new Omni Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.

The theme for this event is “Your Ticket to Breakthrough Performance,” acknowledging Nashville’s Music City reputation. Members will participate in peer-to-peer and vendor-led networking sessions, attend presentations given by retail experts, and learn from inspiring keynote speakers, the group said in a press release.

After sessions and at the conclusion of events, attendees will be free to experience downtown Nashville’s night life and attractions, including the nearby Music City Center, Honky Tonk Row and the Country Music Hall of Fame expansion adjoining the hotel.

Furniture First said its 2014 Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was its most successful to date. The group said the event set an attendance record, and that it hopes to set new a new record next year.

“The benefit for participating members and vendor partners is the same — the opportunity to work together and learn together,” said Furniture First President Bill Hartman.

“We build as much face time into the schedule as possible so that retailers and vendors can network to gather insights and new ideas. These interactions, combined with structured sessions and presentations, give the Symposium value as a complete business tool.”

To help promote and organize the next event, Furniture First will again use its Symposium microsite. Built in-house, the website will highlight the meeting agenda and session descriptions, provide guest speaker bios, list local restaurants and attractions, and allow members to register online.