PPB December 2017

by James Khattak The PPAI Expo 2018Welcomes World-Class Education And Speakers To Las Vegas Next month in Las Vegas, The PPAI Expo 2018 is bringing the top-flight speakers and educational opportunities that have become synonymous with the promotional products industry’s premier trade show. Expo’s education programming will motivate audiences, feed them new ideas, develop their professional skills and help advance their careers. The show runs January 14-18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The lineup includes a Monday afternoon Power Keynote with a choice of three speakers; education luncheons Monday through Wednesday; and a general session Tuesday morning, plus paid education sessions on Sunday and a full day of free education sessions on Monday, with additional sessions offered throughout the week. On Monday afternoon, the engaging Power Keynotes will deliver diverse and compelling ideas that help audiences grow and expand their businesses, change their outlooks on life and careers, and develop professionally and personally. They begin with 10-minute presentations from three world-class presenters—David Avrin, Rita Davenport and Seth Mattison—who will give audiences a sneak peek into the core of their message. Audience members can then choose which Power Keynote to attend. David Avrin, a former CEO and business marketing firm owner, author and business branding speaker, will explore the shift in buyer behavior and expectations, while identifying how everyone in a business has a role in eliminating barriers, engaging prospects and creating David Avrin | DECEMBER 2017 | 85 CONNECT