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 PPAI Expo

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.

Opening Reception PPAI Expo 576

The PPAI Expo Opening Reception

Monday, January 13
4:45 pm
Skyfall Panoramic Bar & Lounge
$30/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.

Expo Party PPAI Expo

The PPAI Expo Party At Swingers Las Vegas

Wednesday, January 15
6:30 pm
$75/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.

 

Must be 21 or older to attend.

PPAI Expo Glen Holt Fran Ford Memorial Golf Tournament

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.

PPAI Expo Networking Lunch

Fuel Your Growth: Insights from Successful Distributor Executives (& Lunch)

Monday, January 13
12 pm
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
$25/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

DEI Networking PPAI Expo 576

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 PPAI Expo 576

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.

Regional Association Meet Your Regional Map PPAI Expo

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.

Tech PPAI Expo 576

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 PPAI Expo 576

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.