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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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Soapbox Day
June 17, 2026 - Location: Virtual
Soapbox
Monthly Soapbox meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month.
Sizzle in the City End User Showcase
June 23, 2026 - Location: East Lansing, Michigan
MiPPA
Our exciting new end user show in the center of Michigan, Sizzle in the City brings top suppliers and reps to Michigan State University in East Lansing where distributors can bring their clients to a "WOW" Experience. The Best of Central Michigan meets at MSU. Join us for our third annual end user experience in East Lansing. Distributors pay $5.00 for each client registered.
Northern Connections
June 24, 2026 - Location: Traverse City, Michigan
MiPPA
Formerly known as the TC Mini Showcase. Register now for Northern Connections! This year, we'll be at new location: Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel in beautiful Traverse City Michigan! This distributor-only show is the perfect opportunity for suppliers to connect with Northern Michigan distributors in the prime summer travel destination: Traverse City.
PPAMS Baseball & Branding
June 30, 2026 - Location: Nashville, Tennessee
PPAMS
June 30, 2026 | First Horizon Park | Bud DeckJoin PPAMS for one of the summer’s most anticipated industry events—Baseball & Branding on the exclusive Bud Deck at First Horizon Park! It’s your chance to socialize and get to know some of players in the local promotional products game, explore their hottest new items, and enjoy an evening of home runs, cold drinks, and sizzling conversation.
2026 PPAMS Road Show – Memphis
Aug. 4, 2026 - Location: Memphis, Tennessee
PPAMS
The 2026 PPAMS Road Shows return August 4–7 with stops in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. These end-user shows invite distributors to bring their clients to explore thousands of products and discover new ideas together. Four days, four shows, and four great opportunities to grow business. Learn more at ppams.com/RoadShows.
2026 PPAMS Road Show – Nashville
Aug. 5, 2026 - Location: Nashville, Tennessee
PPAMS
The 2026 PPAMS Road Shows return August 4–7 with stops in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. These end-user shows invite distributors to bring their clients to explore thousands of products and discover new ideas together. Four days, four shows, and four great opportunities to grow business. Learn more at ppams.com/RoadShows.
2026 PPAMS Road Show – Knoxville
Aug. 6, 2026 - Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
PPAMS
The 2026 PPAMS Road Shows return August 4–7 with stops in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. These end-user shows invite distributors to bring their clients to explore thousands of products and discover new ideas together. Four days, four shows, and four great opportunities to grow business. Learn more at ppams.com/RoadShows.
2026 PPAM Road Show – Chattanooga
Aug. 7, 2026 - Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
PPAMS
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 2026 7:00-10:00am – Exhibitor Set-Up 10:00am-1:00pm – Show Floor OpenWHERE: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place 2321 Lifestyle Way Chattanooga, TN 37421 (map)Visit www.ppams.com/chattanooga for more details.
The SAAC Golf Tournament
Aug. 10, 2026 - Location: Long Beach, California
SAAC
Annual SAAC Golf Tournament to kick off SAAC EXPO WEEK 2026!
UMAPP Summer Golf Tournament
Aug. 10, 2026 - Location: Oakdale, Minnesota
UMAPP
UMAPP hosts an exciting and casual golf tournament at Oak Marsh Golf Course in Oakdale, Minnesota, featuring fun contests and valuable door prizes. 18 holes, cart, appetizers after the event, raffles, hole in one, and lots of contests, this event is always a winner.
Brand Connection Expo End Buyer Event
Aug. 11, 2026 - Location: Oakdale, Minnesota
UMAPP
A solid event for both exhibitors and distributors, plus their clients, at the Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale, Minnesota. Located next door to Oak Marsh Golf Course (location of the tournament the day before), this venue hosts a large tabletop show with plenty of room for distributors and their clients to view products and visit with sales reps.
NWPMA Oregon Show
Aug. 19, 2026 - Location: Portland, Oregon
NWPMA
Free to attend — clients welcome at no cost.Schedule Tuesday, August 18 5PM | Networking Party, Spirit of ’77Wednesday, August 19 9AM | The Field Guide to High-Performance Habits with Jenna Quaranta10AM | Awards Brunch10:30AM–2:30PM | Show HoursLocation DoubleTree Portland 1000 NE Multnomah St Portland, OR 97232Giveback Campaign: Support Project 48 p48nw.org
Level Up Your Promo
Aug. 26, 2026 - Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
AzPPA
This is our biggest event of the year!
SPPA Fall Showcase – Alabama
Sept. 9, 2026 - Location: Hoover, Alabama
SPPA
Join SPPA on the road as we tackle 3 shows in 3 cities in 3 days. Visit www.SunbeltPPA.org for the most up-to-date event information.
SPPA Fall Showcase – Mississippi
Sept. 10, 2026 - Location: Jackson, Mississippi
SPPA
Join SPPA on the road as we tackle 3 shows in 3 cities in 3 days. Visit www.SunbeltPPA.org for the most up-to-date event information.
SPPA Fall Showcase – Louisianna
Sept. 11, 2026 - Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
SPPA
Join SPPA on the road as we tackle 3 shows in 3 cities in 3 days. Visit www.SunbeltPPA.org for the most up-to-date event information.
Brand South
Sept. 14, 2026 - Location: Atlanta, Georgia
GAPPP
TRASA Fall Showcase & Client Expo
Sept. 16, 2026 - Location: Harmony, Pennsylvania
TRASA
Mile High Expo – Rocky Mountain Roundup!
Sept. 30, 2026 - Location: Denver, Colorado
RMRPPA
This is RMR's biggest event of the year!
GCPPA Fall Expo 2027
Oct. 1, 2026 - Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida
GCPPA
SCHEDULE*: September 30, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Casually pre-show meet & greet (hotel bar)October 1, 2026 9:30-11:30am - GCPPA Membership & Awards Brunch 11:30am-3:00pm - Show open to distributors and clients (ballroom)Please visit www.gcppa.org/FallExpo for more information and to register
PPAI Leadership Development Conference
Oct. 27, 2026 - Location: Ft. Worth, 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.
SPPA Holiday Showcase
Oct. 29, 2026 - Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
SPPA
Get geared up for those holiday orders by seeing your products and reps in person. Please visit www.SunbeltPPA.org for the most up-to-date event information.
2027 SPPA THE Show of the South
Jan. 28, 2027 - Location: Hoover, Alabama
SPPA
The largest promotional products trade show in the Sunbelt! Join us on January 28, 2027 and exploring dozens of exhibitors, thousands of products, industry education, and countless networking opportunities.Please visit www.sunbeltppa.org/THEShow
2027 PPAMS Mid South PromoShow
Feb. 16, 2027 - Location: Nashville, Tennessee
PPAMS
Ready to rock and roll in promotional products? The Annual PPAMS Mid South Promo Show is the largest promotional products showcase in TN! Join us to explore hundreds of products lines, thousands of products, several industry educational opportunities, and countless networking opportunities.Please visit www.ppams.com/PromoShow for more information.
TRASA Spring Expo & Client Show
March 3, 2027 - Location: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
TRASA
SPPA Spring Showcase Biloxi
March 24, 2027 - Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
SPPA
The SPPA Spring Showcase continues to grow, with rising exhibitor participation and strong increases in distributor attendance year after year. Momentum from this year’s event is already fueling exciting plans for 2027, including new speakers, expanded features, live demonstrations, and fresh opportunities to connect, learn, and discover what’s next in promotional products.
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