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Networking is a key skill, especially when you work in promotional products sales. When you prioritize regular networking, you can stay in the loop and maintain a competitive edge.
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Meet-ups at a conference or trade show are a great way to learn, connect and build a business. The industry’s calendar is full of them, so organizers are working hard to make memorable impressions.
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April 24, 2025 - Location: Chicago, Illinois
PPACW
Join us for a Facility tour at Pacesetter Awards, Chicago, IL
April 27, 2025 - Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Premier Group
The Premier Group Network is an annual meeting of membership that continues to be a productive celebratory event. The event in 2025 will be set in beautiful Asheville, NC where members will recharge, reconnect, and be re-energized.Registration is open to all current Premier Group Network distributor leadership teams, top sales performers , and supplier members.
April 28, 2025 - Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Premier Group
The Premier Group Network is an annual meeting of membership that continues to be a productive celebratory event. The event in 2025 will be set in beautiful Asheville, NC where members will recharge, reconnect, and be re-energized.Registration is open to all current Premier Group Network distributor leadership teams, top sales performers , and supplier members.
April 29, 2025 - Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Premier Group
The Premier Group Network is an annual meeting of membership that continues to be a productive celebratory event. The event in 2025 will be set in beautiful Asheville, NC where members will recharge, reconnect, and be re-energized.Registration is open to all current Premier Group Network distributor leadership teams, top sales performers , and supplier members.
April 29, 2025 - Location: Livonia, Michigan
ECHELON SHOWCASE GROUP
Show Hours- 10:00am- 1:00PMLocation- Detroit Marriott Livonia 17100 North Laurel Park Drive Livonia, MI 48152We bring the show to you! There is no admission fee for distributors. End users welcome! Bring a business card for easy registration at the show.
April 30, 2025 - Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Premier Group
The Premier Group Network is an annual meeting of membership that continues to be a productive celebratory event. The event in 2025 will be set in beautiful Asheville, NC where members will recharge, reconnect, and be re-energized.Registration is open to all current Premier Group Network distributor leadership teams, top sales performers , and supplier members.
April 30, 2025 - Location: Cleveland, Ohio
ECHELON SHOWCASE GROUP
Show Hours 10:00am - 1:00pmLocation- Wyndham Garden Westlake 1100 Crocker Rd, Westlake, OH 44145We bring the show to you! There is no admission fee for distributors. End users welcome! Bring a business card for easy registration at the show.
May 1, 2025 - Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
UMAPP
The room-to-room show where suppliers are voted to exhibit by distributors. Eleven exhibitors provide 25-minute presentations to rotating groups of distributors.
May 1, 2025 - Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
ECHELON SHOWCASE GROUP
Show Hours 10:00am - 1:00pmLocation-Holiday Inn West Chester 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester Twp. OH 45069We bring the show to you! There is no admission fee for distributors. End users welcome! Bring a business card for easy registration at the show.
May 2, 2025 - Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
PPACW
PPACW Members - join us for a fun evening at the Ball Field!
May 8, 2025 - Location: Lansing, Michigan
MiPPA
Join us for breakfast with the legislators at the House Building in Lansing as we advocate for the promotional products industry.
May 12, 2025 - Location: Chicago, Illinois
PPAI
PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference (NALC) features engaging sessions and exclusive speakers tailored specifically for top-level executives and industry visionaries. NALC provides insights and strategies aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the promotional products industry.
May 13, 2025 - Location: Chicago, Illinois
PPAI
PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference (NALC) features engaging sessions and exclusive speakers tailored specifically for top-level executives and industry visionaries. NALC provides insights and strategies aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the promotional products industry.
May 14, 2025 - Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
MiPPA
Food, Fun and fellowship as we show appreciation to our supplier exhibitor partners the night before the Ideas in Bloom Show.
May 14, 2025 - Location: Chicago, Illinois
PPAI
PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference (NALC) features engaging sessions and exclusive speakers tailored specifically for top-level executives and industry visionaries. NALC provides insights and strategies aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the promotional products industry.
May 15, 2025 - Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
MiPPA
Beautiful Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park hosts the biggest West Michigan end user show featuring the top distributors and their clients and the best suppliers and reps getting together to get business done.
June 5, 2025 - Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
PPACW
Join us for a fun afternoon with our Supplier Members. Registration is required for all attendees. Please register at www.ppacw.org
June 23, 2025 - Location: Coronado, California
PPAI
Attendees will join women from diverse professional backgrounds as they exchange empowering business insights and celebrate successes.WLC is the place to make connections, toast the PPAI Women of Achievement and broaden horizons on everything from corporate finance to AI and the value of keeping a beginner’s mindset.
June 24, 2025 - Location: Coronado, California
PPAI
Attendees will join women from diverse professional backgrounds as they exchange empowering business insights and celebrate successes.WLC is the place to make connections, toast the PPAI Women of Achievement and broaden horizons on everything from corporate finance to AI and the value of keeping a beginner’s mindset.
June 25, 2025 - Location: Coronado, California
PPAI
Attendees will join women from diverse professional backgrounds as they exchange empowering business insights and celebrate successes.WLC is the place to make connections, toast the PPAI Women of Achievement and broaden horizons on everything from corporate finance to AI and the value of keeping a beginner’s mindset.
July 15, 2025 - Location: East Lansing, Michigan
MiPPA
Michigan State University in East Lansing is the gathering place of the top Central Michigan distributors and their best clients for our middle of the state experience. Table top show with plenty of ready buyers with newly approved budgets who are hungry for ideas.
July 21, 2025 - Location: Orland Park, Illinois
PPACW
Aug. 5, 2025 - Location: Memphis, Tennessee
PPAMS
PPAMS is hitting the road for our annual PPAMS RoadShow. August 5-7, 2025Memphis Roadshow - August 5, 2025Nashville Roadshow - August 6, 2025Knoxville Roadshow - August 7, 2025 Please visit www.ppams.com/RoadShows for the most up-to-date information and registration links.
Aug. 6, 2025 - Location: Nashville, Tennessee
PPAMS
PPAMS is hitting the road for our annual PPAMS RoadShow. August 5-7, 2025Memphis Roadshow - August 5, 2025Nashville Roadshow - August 6, 2025Knoxville Roadshow - August 7, 2025 Please visit www.ppams.com/RoadShows for the most up-to-date information and registration links.
Aug. 7, 2025 - Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
PPAMS
PPAMS is hitting the road for our annual PPAMS RoadShow. August 5-7, 2025Memphis Roadshow - August 5, 2025Nashville Roadshow - August 6, 2025Knoxville Roadshow - August 7, 2025 Please visit www.ppams.com/RoadShows for the most up-to-date information and registration links.
Aug. 18, 2025 - Location: Orlando, Florida
PPAF
PPAF Expo is known as the premier event in Florida for distributors. We are excited that the 2025 PPAF EXPO will be held at a NEW LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. With over 105 exhibitors and 300 distributors it's the event you don't want to miss.
Aug. 19, 2025 - Location: Orlando, Florida
PPAF
PPAF Expo is known as the premier event in Florida for distributors. We are excited that the 2025 PPAF EXPO will be held at a NEW LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. With over 105 exhibitors and 300 distributors it's the event you don't want to miss.
Aug. 20, 2025 - Location: Anaheim, California
SAAC
Anaheim Convention Center
Aug. 21, 2025 - Location: Anaheim, California
SAAC
Anaheim Convention Center
Aug. 25, 2025 - Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
PPACW
Looking to have one on one meetings with a Supplier / Distributor? Join us for PPACW's Promo Impact Meetings.
Sept. 3, 2025 - Location: Alabama
SPPA
SPPA is coming to a city near you in September 2025! This year's SPPA Fall Showcase is scheduled as follows:SPPA Fall Showcase AL - Wednesday September 3, 2025 SPPA Fall Showcase MS - Thursday September 4, 2025 SPPA Fall Showcase LA - Friday September 5, 2025Please visit SPPA https://sunbeltppa.org/FallShowcase, where more information will be published as it becomes available.
Sept. 4, 2025 - Location: Mississippi
SPPA
SPPA is coming to a city near you in September 2025! This year's SPPA Fall Showcase is scheduled as follows:SPPA Fall Showcase AL - Wednesday September 3, 2025 SPPA Fall Showcase MS - Thursday September 4, 2025 SPPA Fall Showcase LA - Friday September 5, 2025Please visit SPPA https://sunbeltppa.org/FallShowcase, where more information will be published as it becomes available.
Sept. 4, 2025 - Location: Melville, New York
SAAGNY
Mark your calendars for the SAAGNY Fall Show on September 4th, 2025, at the Melville Marriott! Join us for a day of education, connection, and exploration with top suppliers and fellow promotional product professionals.
Sept. 5, 2025 - Location: Louisiana
SPPA
SPPA is coming to a city near you in September 2025! This year's SPPA Fall Showcase is scheduled as follows:SPPA Fall Showcase AL - Wednesday September 3, 2025 SPPA Fall Showcase MS - Thursday September 4, 2025 SPPA Fall Showcase LA - Friday September 5, 2025Please visit SPPA https://sunbeltppa.org/FallShowcase, where more information will be published as it becomes available.
Sept. 8, 2025 - Location: Toronto, Ontario
PPPC
The Promotional Product Professionals of Canada's (PPPC) National Convention (NATCON) in Toronto is the Canadian industry's biggest national trade show event that brings together members from across the country to showcase their merch and preview the latest and greatest in the promotional products industry. This year marks our 67th annual NATCON 2025.
Sept. 9, 2025 - Location: Toronto, Ontario
PPPC
The Promotional Product Professionals of Canada's (PPPC) National Convention (NATCON) in Toronto is the Canadian industry's biggest national trade show event that brings together members from across the country to showcase their merch and preview the latest and greatest in the promotional products industry. This year marks our 67th annual NATCON 2025.
Sept. 10, 2025 - Location: Toronto, Ontario
PPPC
The Promotional Product Professionals of Canada's (PPPC) National Convention (NATCON) in Toronto is the Canadian industry's biggest national trade show event that brings together members from across the country to showcase their merch and preview the latest and greatest in the promotional products industry. This year marks our 67th annual NATCON 2025.
Sept. 10, 2025 - Location: Harmony, Pennsylvania
TRASA
Sept. 11, 2025 - Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania
TRASA / PAPPA
Sept. 15, 2025 - Location: Newport Beach, California
PPAI
A must-attend event for any promo professional or company trying to navigate compliance regulations in the industry, PPAI Product Responsibility Summit is centered on critical sustainability and safety concerns.Explore the associated business implications, challenges and opportunities across unique areas of interest, connect with fellow compliance and sustainability pros, and chart a course for your company’s continued progress.
Sept. 16, 2025 - Location: Portland, Oregon
NWPMA
Join us for the 2025 Fall Showcase, where top suppliers present their newest items and ideas, providing you with firsthand access to creative solutions for your clients. This event is the perfect opportunity to discover innovative products, connect with peers, and gain inspiration. Whether you're looking for fresh products or inspiration for your next campaign, the Fall Showcase is the place to be. Don't miss out on valuable networking opportunities, insights into trending products, and exclusive offers.Highlights:
Sept. 16, 2025 - Location: Newport Beach, California
PPAI
A must-attend event for any promo professional or company trying to navigate compliance regulations in the industry, PPAI Product Responsibility Summit is centered on critical sustainability and safety concerns.Explore the associated business implications, challenges and opportunities across unique areas of interest, connect with fellow compliance and sustainability pros, and chart a course for your company’s continued progress.
Sept. 17, 2025 - Location: Portland, Oregon
NWPMA
Join us for the 2025 Fall Showcase, where top suppliers present their newest items and ideas, providing you with firsthand access to creative solutions for your clients. This event is the perfect opportunity to discover innovative products, connect with peers, and gain inspiration. Whether you're looking for fresh products or inspiration for your next campaign, the Fall Showcase is the place to be. Don't miss out on valuable networking opportunities, insights into trending products, and exclusive offers.Highlights:
Sept. 17, 2025 - Location: Detroit, Michigan
MiPPA
The most exciting end user show in the industry returns to Ford Field - Home of the Detroit Lions - presenting top suppliers and reps. The largest distributors and biggest producers bring some of the world's largest advertisers and end buyers to experience the excitement of this event. VIP Stadium Tours, mascots and more.
Sept. 17, 2025 - Location: Newport Beach, California
PPAI
A must-attend event for any promo professional or company trying to navigate compliance regulations in the industry, PPAI Product Responsibility Summit is centered on critical sustainability and safety concerns.Explore the associated business implications, challenges and opportunities across unique areas of interest, connect with fellow compliance and sustainability pros, and chart a course for your company’s continued progress.
Sept. 25, 2025 - Location: Drexel, Pennsylvania
PAPPA
Join us on September 25th from 10 AM to 1 PM at The Drexelbrook in Drexel, PA for our End User Show! Connect with suppliers, distributors, and clients in a dynamic networking environment. Don’t miss this chance to explore new products and build valuable relationships. Learn more at mypappa.org
Sept. 30, 2025 - Location: Richmond, Virginia
VAPPA
Registration will open on April 1.
Oct. 1, 2025 - Location: Denver, Colorado
RMRPPA
Join us for this year's Rocky Mountain Roundup! Slap on your hat and pull on your boots and meet us at the National Western Center!
Oct. 9, 2025 - Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
TSPPA
Join us at our "Fall Into Promo" Client Showcase!
Date: Thursday, October 9th
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Cintas Center, Xavier University, 1624 Musketeer Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45207
The top 40 suppliers will be exhibiting at the TSPPA Fall End-User Showcase on Thursday, October 3rd at a new venue, Cintas Center at Xavier University from 10:00am to 2:00pm!
They, along with dozens of other top industry companies and reps know the value of the regional shows and can’t wait to show you and your clients all they can offer. Trust us, this is the place to be.
The "Fall Into Promo" Client Showcase is held at the beautiful Cintas Center where you will wow your clients with an experience like no other. You’ll see the latest trends in promo and apparel and have the opportunity to connect with the area’s best reps.
Oct. 14, 2025 - Location: Rosemont, Illinois
PPACW
PPACW is excited to offer an opportunity for our Members to increase sales in 2025. Promo Impact Meetings is a Promo Educational Session that will take place at the Embassy Suites-O'Hare/Rosemont.Distributors meet with our 16 Valued Suppliers during a scheduled time and travel every 18 minutes to a different Supplier room.
Oct. 14, 2025 - Location: St Charles, Missouri
PPAM
Oct. 16, 2025 - Location: Overland Park, Kansas
PPAM
Oct. 22, 2025 - Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama
SPPA
SAVE THE DATE October 22-23, 2025Date & LocationWednesday, October 22, 2025 (Welcome Awards Reception)Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Seminar & Show)The Lodge, 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (map it) Please visit sunbeltppa.org/Holiday for the most up-to-date show information and registration links.
Oct. 23, 2025 - Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama
SPPA
SAVE THE DATE October 22-23, 2025Date & LocationWednesday, October 22, 2025 (Welcome Awards Reception)Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Seminar & Show)The Lodge, 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (map it) Please visit sunbeltppa.org/Holiday for the most up-to-date show information and registration links.
Oct. 27, 2025 - Location: Southlake, Texas
PPAI
With unique educational tracks for regional association volunteers and industry up-and-comers, attendees will gain actionable insights and broader industry perspectives.PPAI’s Leadership Development Conference also fosters informal networking, allowing participants to connect with peers from across the country, offering a clarifying experience about the industry’s collaborative nature.
Oct. 28, 2025 - Location: Southlake, Texas
PPAI
With unique educational tracks for regional association volunteers and industry up-and-comers, attendees will gain actionable insights and broader industry perspectives.PPAI’s Leadership Development Conference also fosters informal networking, allowing participants to connect with peers from across the country, offering a clarifying experience about the industry’s collaborative nature.
Oct. 29, 2025 - Location: Southlake, Texas
PPAI
With unique educational tracks for regional association volunteers and industry up-and-comers, attendees will gain actionable insights and broader industry perspectives.PPAI’s Leadership Development Conference also fosters informal networking, allowing participants to connect with peers from across the country, offering a clarifying experience about the industry’s collaborative nature.
Nov. 7, 2025 - Location: TBA
PPACW
Join us for our annual celebration with dinner, membership awards and dancing!
Jan. 12, 2026 - Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
PPAI
The industry’s largest trade show provides the opportunity to see tens of thousands of promotional products and more than a thousand exhibitors.The PPAI Expo serves as the launchpad for the year, with new events and products unveiled each January at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. This 4-day event includes a professional development conference (January 12) followed by three days (January 13-15) of open show floor with products from both domestic and international brands.
Jan. 13, 2026 - Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
PPAI
The industry’s largest trade show provides the opportunity to see tens of thousands of promotional products and more than a thousand exhibitors.The PPAI Expo serves as the launchpad for the year, with new events and products unveiled each January at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. This 4-day event includes a professional development conference (January 12) followed by three days (January 13-15) of open show floor with products from both domestic and international brands.
Jan. 14, 2026 - Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
PPAI
The industry’s largest trade show provides the opportunity to see tens of thousands of promotional products and more than a thousand exhibitors.The PPAI Expo serves as the launchpad for the year, with new events and products unveiled each January at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. This 4-day event includes a professional development conference (January 12) followed by three days (January 13-15) of open show floor with products from both domestic and international brands.
Jan. 15, 2026 - Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
PPAI
The industry’s largest trade show provides the opportunity to see tens of thousands of promotional products and more than a thousand exhibitors.The PPAI Expo serves as the launchpad for the year, with new events and products unveiled each January at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. This 4-day event includes a professional development conference (January 12) followed by three days (January 13-15) of open show floor with products from both domestic and international brands.
March 12, 2026 - Location: Schaumburg, Illinois
PPACW
Join PPACW for the Largest End User Showcase in the US. With over 140 Booths and 1,200 attendees you won't want to miss this amazing event to meet with your local reps.
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