fellow attendees in real-time, add notes and photos, and search by product categories to make the most of their time on the floor. Users can also expedite badge pickup using SAGE Mobile to locate their registration. Then, go to the Quick Print area to scan and print the badge. Download the app at www. sageworld.com/sage-mobile-expo. The Schedule At A Glance ▶ Sunday, January 9 8 am – 5 pm Exhibitor Move-In ▶ Monday, January 10 7:30 am – 5 pm Registration 7:30 am – 2:30 pm PPEF Glen Holt and Fran Ford Memorial Golf Tournament (pre-registration required) 8 am – 5 pm Exhibitor Move-In 8:30 am – 5:30 pm PPAI Expo Conference 6 – 10:30 pm Chair’s Leadership Dinner (ticket required) ▶ Tuesday, January 11 8 – 9 am Product Pavilion Sneak Peek 9 am – 5 pm brand. and Product Pavilions open 9:30 am – 5 pm Exhibits open 4 – 5 pm Women’s Leadership Conference Networking Event (preregistration required) ▶Wednesday, January 12 9 am – 5 pm Product Pavilions open 9:30 – 5 pm Exhibits open 3 – 4 pm SPARK and Technology Leaders Networking Event (preregistration required) 6:30 – 10 pm Promopalooza: The Expo Party, Hosted By PPAI and SAGE, live from Allegiant Stadium (ticket required) ▶ Thursday, January 13 9 am – 2 pm Product Pavilions open 9:30 – 2 pm Exhibits open The Expectations: "What Do You Want Most From The PPAI Expo?" PPB asked distributors across the industry to weigh in on what they are looking forward to most about returning to The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas next month. The anticipation and excitement in their responses confirmed that the industry is primed to reconvene in person at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. I’m looking forward to seeing my favorite suppliers in person, touching and feeling new products and garments, meeting new suppliers, connecting with old friends, the excitement of the show floor and the ideas I will take away from the show. Linda Mellin Owner American Printing & Promotions Chino California I have missed the Expo and look forward to returning. My company is in a rural area, so I don’t have reps coming by or [regional association] meetings to attend. The networking and education offered at Expo recharges my passion, energy and focus. Seeing all of the new products and trends keeps me on top of what’s new, and keeps me relevant and an asset to my clients. The business that results from sharing what I see on the floor with my established clients sparks their interest and provides touchpoints for new clients as well. Attending the Expo helps to complete our annual business plan. C’mon Expo! Debbie Mangano, MAS Owner We Promote You Port Angeles, Washington As an industry focused on the tactile sense, I ammost looking forward to seeing products in person. After more than a year of virtual shows, it will be great to reconnect with suppliers and other distributors alike, while supporting the live events/trade-show industry—a key vertical often served by our very industry. And of course, I also look forward to drastically increasing my daily step count and the abundant delicious eats Vegas has to offer. Ryan S. Feigenblatt, MBA, MAS Founder and President The Boca Ratonian Boca Raton, Florida It’s my first time going to The PPAI Expo since I joined my dad in the business four years ago. I am so excited to connect with colleagues and suppliers and see the unusual and hard to find. I have a few agency clients who ask me to find unique items from time to time. Megan McWeeney Sales Partner Geiger Milford, Connecticut [I’m looking forward to] promotional products made in the USA. My top account, a major pipeline company, has adopted a policy of buying products made in our country. In 2021, my 49th year in the industry, for the first time most of my sales will be of products made in USA. It’s also my best year ever! Paul Sharpe Owner Sharpe Impressions Plymouth Michigan The PPAI Expo 2022 Preview | FEATURE | DECEMBER 2021 | 29
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