SPARK is a year-round program for young professionals in the promotional products industry. Attendees have typically been between the ages of 19-36 years old with industry experience ranging from 1 week to 6+ years. Conversations take place throughout the year through educational sessions and networking events. SPARK combines actionable takeaways and professional development opportunities to help further careers while engaging industry peers.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Welcome To SPARK Direct-2-You
Panel Discussion
Lead by the SPARK workgroup
Topic: How to balance a hybrid world with virtual and in-person events
Break
Breakout Sessions
Topics:
Balancing virtual and in-person events
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Social responsibility
Supplier & distributor communications
Building and embracing confidence as a professional
Prospecting in the future
Social Hour
SPARK Direct-2-You Conclusion
Early Bird Pricing - Register By May 1
PPAI Members: $25
PPAI Associates: $50
After May 1
PPAI Members: $75
PPAI Associates: $125
Company Discount Available
PPAI Member Company Pricing: $150 For All Young Professionals Registration
PPAI Associates Company Pricing: $250 For All Young Professionals Registration
Contact Kathlene Brethowr for Company Discount.
Download the contract to reserve your sponsorship. If you just can't make up your mind, contact your account manager to discuss how your company can be involved with SPARK.
What are the best technology practices for participants?
During the panel discussion, it is recommended that participants mute themselves and turn off their webcams unless they would like to be part of the recording. Please note participants will be on video and speaking with each other during breakout and networking sessions, therefore, it’s recommended that participants have a webcam and a headset/mic that connects to your computer for the best audio.
What happens after I register?
Registered participants will get the unique login information one hour before the start of the virtual conference on Thursday, May 20 from kathleneb@ppai.org.
Privacy
By registering for the conference, you agree to have your basic information published on the official attendee list and to have your photo taken at the event. Please contact Shannon Johnson if you want to be removed.
Consent To Use Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at, and/or participation in the SPARK or any Association meetings or events constitute an agreement by the registrant to fully consent to PPAI’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproduction and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Questions on Membership:
Please call 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) or e-mail PPAI Membership.
Questions on Registration:
Please email Kathlene Brethowr.