Education Foundation, 112 golfers from more than 30 promo firms raised over $50,000 for PPEF’s college scholarship program last year. The late Glen Holt, MAS, was a PPAI board member and Hall of Fame inductee who passed away in 2010, and Fran Ford Jr., CAS, was president of supplier Castelli, a division of Magnet, and PPAI Hall of Fame inductee who passed away in 2018. As a dedicated supporter of PPEF, Ford launched the PPEF Glen Holt Scholarship Golf invitational in 2014. The tournament celebrates their lasting legacies with PPEF scholarships named in their honor. Pre-registration is required no later than December 1. The Night Life Even if your team doesn’t make it to the big game, you can still get a taste of the Super Bowl by attending Promopalooza at Allegiant Stadium on Wednesday, January 17, from 6:30-10 p.m. Last year, more than 1,000 Expo attendees took part in the event, enjoying food, drinks and the opportunity to catch passes and snap photos on the same field the pros play on. This time the party will be bigger and better than ever, as PPAI and SAGE present the Ultimate Tailgate Experience, featuring live music, football activities (punt, pass and kick) and lots of fun on the gridiron where the NFL’s most elite players will battle over the Lombardi Trophy just 25 days later. Tickets are $85 each through January 12. The price increases to $150 each on site. One block east of The Strip, the MSG Sphere – the largest spherical structure in the world at 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide – is finally open for business. Boasting a 580,000-squarefoot exterior LED display, the innovative entertainment venue will be hosting Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky’s “Postcard from Earth” on a screen the size of four football fields. Located just off The Strip, Area 15 is an entertainment complex featuring axe throwing, hang gliding, a virtual reality adventure and even a flight simulator. The venue also has restaurants, bars and sweet treats. Register Now Don’t wait any longer – register and book your trip to The PPAI Expo 2024 right now. PPAI member distributors who register before December 8 pay nothing and have full access to the exhibit hall and conference. The fee for PPAI members who register after December 8 is $49 per person. Qualified non-member distributors may access the exhibits and conference for $99 per person if they register by December 7 and $149 per person after that date. Members of industry regional associations but not PPAI can receive a code from their executive director for a discounted rate. Suppliers and business services providers who are members but not exhibiting will be charged $500 for access to the exhibit hall but may attend the PPAI Expo Conference for no additional cost. Non-member, non-exhibiting suppliers are not permitted to attend The PPAI Expo. Corrigan is a news editor at PPAI. Even if your team doesn’t make it to the big game, you can still get a taste of the Super Bowl by attending Promopalooza at Allegiant Stadium on Wednesday, January 17, from 6:30-10 p.m Must Read | The PPAI Expo Preview 72 • NOVEMBER 2023 • PPAI
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