Important Events Shaping The Promotional Products Industry
April 27
PAPPA Lancaster Client Expo
Philadelphia Area Promotional Products Association
Manheim, Pennsylvania
www.mypappa.org
MAY
May 2
GCPPA PromoCon
Gold Coast Promotional Products Association
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
www.gcppa.org
May 2-3
OPPA Sales Safari
Ohio Promotional Professional Association
Columbus, Ohio
www.oppagroup.org
May 2-6
PPAS Texas Spring Swing
Promotional Products Association Southwest
Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston
www.ppasw.org
May 9
NWPMA Powers Partners in Person
Northwest Promotional Marketing Association
Tigard, Oregon
www.nwpma.org
JUNE
June 4-6
PPAI North American Leadership Conference
Promotional Products Association International
Washington, D.C.
www.ppai.org
June 7
PPAI L.E.A.D.
Promotional Products Association International
Washington, D.C.
www.ppai.org
June 7-8
PPAS OK Summer Showcase
Promotional Products Association Southwest
Tulsa and Oklahoma City
www.ppasw.org
June 13
MiPPA Traverse City Mini Showcase
Michigan Promotional Professionals Association
Traverse City, Michigan
www.mippa.org
MiPPA will be hosting northern Michigan distributors to a small table top show at the Hotel Indigo in Traverse City on Tuesday, June 13. Up to 25 exhibitors will present their product lines at this distributor-only show in this summer resort destination on the shores of Lake Michigan. Known for world class golf, craft breweries, spas, beaches and wineries, the venue provides distributors in the upper lower peninsula of Michigan an opportunity to see the latest products and build relationships with suppliers. Distributor registration is open.
June 25-27
PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference
Promotional Products Association International
Eagan, Minnesota
www.ppai.org
JULY
July 20
MiPPA Promotional Products 101
Michigan Promotional Professionals AssociationFrankenmuth, Michigan
www.mippa.org
MiPPA Executive Director and PPAI Hall of Fame inductee, Paul Kiewiet MAS+ presents his four hour course on the history, secrets, players, culture and ins and outs of the promotional products industry. This inspiring course is perfect for on-boarding associates new to the industry and also an excellent overview for those wondering about how and why the industry operates the way it does. Approved for 4 CAS Credits, this course is perfect for sales people, sales assistants, customer service people or anyone who wants to create a career as a promotional professional. Presented at Zhenders of Frankenmuth in the amazing Bavarian, Christmas-All-Year-Round town of Frankenmuth. Reserve a seat here.
July 20
Chicken With The Stars
Michigan Promotional Professionals Association
Frankenmuth, Michigan
www.mippa.org
Join four top supplier reps as they present what’s hot, what’s new and what’s selling over world famous Zehnder’s Chicken. Multiline reps Joe Eberz of Joe Eberz and Associates and Kurt McGovern of McGovern Marketing will be joined by Regina Harrington of Tekweld and John Andersen, MAS, of Showdown Display hosting this fun and informative luncheon. Frankenmuth is a fun, Bavarian village north of Detroit with fun places to explore before and after this informative luncheon.
July 25-27
ASI Show Chicago
Advertising Specialty Institute
Chicago
www.asishow.com
AUGUST
August 8
UMAPP Brand Connection Expo 2023
Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals
Oakdale, Minnesota
www.umapp.org
August 8-10
PPAMS Road Shows
Promotional Products Association of the Mid-South
Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee
www.ppams.com
August 16-17
SAAC Expo
Specialty Advertising Association of California
San Diego
www.saac.net
August 21
PPAF Expo
Promotional Products Association of Florida
Orlando, Florida
www.ppaf.com
August 24
Promotional Products Work Expo (Fall)
Promotional Products Association International
Virtual (online)
www.promotionalproductswork.com
SEPTEMBER
September 6-9
SPPA Fall Showcase
Sunbelt Promotional Products Association
Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana (TBA)
www.sunbeltppa.org
September 7
CPPA Fall Promo Expo
Chesapeake Promotional Products Association
Laurel, Maryland
www.cppa.biz
September 12
HPPA Hot Cool Show
Houston Promotional Products Association
Houston
www.houstonppa.org
September 12
PPAS Expo
Promotional Products Association Southwest
TBA
www.ppasw.org
September 13-14
CAAMP Carolinas Client Connection
Carolinas Association of Advertising and Marketing Professionals
Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Greensboro, North Carolina
www.caampers.org
September 14
HPPA Hot Cool Show
Houston Promotional Products Association
TBA
www.houstonppa.org
September 14
PAPPA Fall Promotions Client Expo
Philadelphia Area Promotional Products Association
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
www.mypappa.org
September 20
Promotions That ROAR!
Michigan Promotional Professionals Association
Detroit
www.mippa.org
MiPPA presents one of the largest end user experiences in the country at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions. With estimated attendance of 1200+ clients and distributors, the stadium roars with excitement. Some of the largest advertisers in the world spend the day with their distributors enjoying the more than 125 booths, the VIP Stadium Tours, the opportunity to go on the playing field and compete for the Longest Field Goal and much more. Some of Michigan’s largest distributors will be hosting their clients in hospitality suites in the corporate suites overlooking the field. Exhibitor Registration is now open. New in 2023 – Business Services Members can also host distributors in exclusive hospitality suites on Level 4. For more information contact paul@mippa.org.
September 20
RMRPPA Mile High Expo
Rocky Mountain Region Promotional Products Association
Denver
www.rmrppa.org
September 20
PMANC Fall Showcase
Promotional Marketing Association of Northern California
Livermore, California
www.pmanc.org
September 27
TRASA Fall Showcase & Client Show
Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association
Wexford, Pennsylvania
www.trasa.net
September 27
NWPMA 2023 Fall Showcase
Northwest Promotional Marketing Association
Portland
www.nwpma.org
September 28
TRASA Erie Client Expo
Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association
Erie, Pennsylvania
www.trasa.net
OCTOBER
October 3-4
PPAMidwest Fall Holiday Showcase
Promotional Products Association Midwest
Kansas City and St. Louis
www.ppam.org
October 5
TSPPA Fall Showcase
Tri-State Promotional Professionals Association
Mason, Ohio
www.tsppa.org
October 8-10
PPAI Product Responsibility Summit
Promotional Products Association International
Alexandria, Virginia
www.ppai.org
October 11-12
Power Partners Meetings
Michigan Promotional Professionals Association
Livonia, Michigan
www.mippa.org
Two days of private meetings in 20 minute formats of 15 distributor companies per day at the Embassy Suites in Livonia. A maximum of 15 suppliers will be building relationships and making solid plans to finish 2023 strong and start 2024 even stronger. Suppliers receive two nights in a suite with daily breakfast, lunch and cocktail hour included in the event fee. Click here for more information:
October 16-19
Promotions East
Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York
Atlantic City, New Jersey
www.saagny.org
October 18-19
SPPA Holiday Showcase
Sunbelt Promotional Products Association
Orange Beach, Alabama
www.sunbeltppa.org
Put It On The Schedule
To scope out other events, visit https://www.ppai.org/industry-calendar.
