The PPAI Expo 2025
Experiences & Events
The PPAI Expo is more than promo's largest and longest-running trade show. It brings the industry together to connect and learn and to celebrate its successes.
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The Pitch
Monday, January 13
3:30 pm
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
Free To Attend
Do you love the thrill of Shark Tank and the excitement of The Voice? Get ready for a unique experience with PPAI's The Pitch, where the art of promotion meets reality TV drama. Join us live to witness supplier participants as they deliver their most compelling promotional product presentations, aiming to captivate our panel of judges and win over potential clients.
The PPAI Expo Opening Reception
Monday, January 13
4:45 pm
Skyfall Panoramic Bar & Lounge
$20/ticket*
Network with industry professionals while indulging in hors d'oeuvres, sipping beverages and soaking in the stunning view as we prepare for a truly memorable PPAI Expo. Ticket includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
*Pricing thru Thursday, December 5
The PPAI Expo Party At Swingers Las Vegas
Wednesday, January 15
6:30 pm
$50/ticket*
It's Time To Par-Tee! Get ready to ignite your competitive spirit at the highly anticipated PPAI Expo Party. This exclusive event takes place at Swingers, the cutting-edge mini-golf haven inside Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Ticket includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
*Pricing thru Thursday, December 5
Glen Holt & Fran Ford Memorial Golf Tournament
Monday, January 13
8 AM Breakfast | 9 AM Golf
Bali Hai Golf Club
Join us on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas for the Glen Holt & Fran Ford Memorial Golf Tournament. Check-in and breakfast will start at 8:00 am and golf will start at 9:00 am with a shotgun start. A limited number of teams are still available. Register by emailing Kathlene Brethowr at KathleneB@ppai.org. If you are unable to play in the tournament but would still like to support the foundation, contact Kathlene for available sponsorships.
The PPAI Expo Networking Lunch
Monday, January 13
12 pm
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
$15/ticket*
Ask yourself: how are top-selling distributors positioning themselves in 2025? In this exclusive lunch session, you'll hear directly from top-performing sales executives from the PPAI 100 Distributor list. Enjoy a meal while leaders pull back the curtain on the strategies driving their success. From cutting-edge sales tactics to game-changing business trends, they’ll share insights you can use in your own business right away.
Learning objectives:
- Sales & Growth tactics you can use in your own business
- Business trends to watch for 2025
- Discussion about expectations for the future of our industry
*Pricing thru Thursday, December 5
Inclusive Impact Meetup: Driving DEI Forward
Tuesday, January 14
2:30-3:30 pm
Promo & Pints – Cash Bar
Be part of PPAI's vibrant celebration of diversity within the promo industry! Connect with members of the PPAI DEI task force, DEI champions and a dynamic group of professionals to forge relationships that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility in the promo industry. Pre-registration recommended.
Women In Promo Meetup
Tuesday, January 14
4-5 pm
Promo & Pints – Cash Bar
Join a powerful circle of women ready to uplift, challenge and motivate you – this event is a celebration for all the incredible women in promo! Pre-registration recommended.
Meet Your Regional: Coffee & Collaboration
Wednesday, January 15
8:30-9:30 am
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Level 2, Wedge
Join us or a special pre-show gathering to learn about your regional association and how they can help support your business on a local level. Come for coffee and collaborate on how your business can be even more successful through regional support.
Technology Meetup
Wednesday, January 15
2:30-3:30 pm
Promo & Pints – Cash Bar
Do you ever feel like your tech jargon leaves your non-tech colleagues baffled? At this gathering, you'll connect with fellow promo tech enthusiasts who truly get you. Engage and network with peers who speak your language and share your passion. Pre-registration recommended.
Emerging Leaders Meetup
Wednesday, January 15
4-5 pm
Promo & Pints – Cash Bar
Whether you're pioneering change or seeking to propel your career forward, connect and build relationships with like-minded trailblazers on the same journey. Pre-registration recommended.