Cody Laine / Shutterstock.com From PPAI Andrew Spellman, CAS Chair of the Board 12.24 Experience Possibilities The PPAI Expo returns next month. What will you discover? THE PPAI EXPO 2025 Is where you go to . That’s the theme of this year’s event – the biggest and best in our industry – and it perfectly describes the endless possibilities available to you and your business during that special week in Las Vegas. You can fill in the blank for yourself, but from my own experience, I can tell you that year after year, the promo world descends on The PPAI Expo to … network, discover new products, learn, meet customers, forge partnerships, plan for the year ahead and just have a good time surrounded by people who are passionate about this work that we all do together. And this year’s show promises to be the best yet. (After all, it’s my Chair year!) All indicators, from registrations and hotel bookings to the number of exhibiting companies, are tracking ahead of 2024. And a host of new experiences and improved activations are set to make for a memorable, rewarding trip for the more than 16,000 industry pros expected to attend. When our industry takes over Mandalay Bay Convention Center come January 13-16, you will find more networking events, from a new meetup just for promo’s emerging leaders to the opportunity to connect with your regional association. When you need a break from browsing the aisles, there will be additional lounges throughout the show floor for improved comfort and deeper conversations. Everyone in our industry will feel at home at The PPAI Expo. We’re making more room for visitors from across the world with an expanded international reception, and we hope you join us for the Monday evening welcome festivities in swanky new digs at the Skyfall Lounge atop the W Hotel (formerly Delano). That’s the perfect place to wind down from a busy day of education at The PPAI Expo Conference, which this year will bring fun new interactive features to the second level lobby, keeping you energized between sessions. The show floor will again be buzzing with activity from Tuesday through Thursday. Look for a bigger and better setup for the on-site pickleball court in its second year, and take advantage of the chance to unwind at Promo & Pints. Of course, Las Vegas wouldn’t be the entertainment capital of the world if all the fun ended at sundown. Each night brings new restaurants and clubs for celebrating as you reconnect with friends and business partners. And the new venue for The PPAI Expo Party on Wednesday night, Swingers, will bring an immersive experience in an easyto-reach location, right off the Mandalay Bay casino floor: Imagine yourself stepping into the world of a 19th-century English countryside estate for crazy golf, carnival games, music, great food and superb cocktails. Be sure to get your tickets before the party sells out. Along with all that will be new and different at The PPAI Expo 2025, the things that make the show a can’t-miss year after year are back. Distributors can count on discovering new products that will drive sales, and suppliers will uncover business leads that prove to be breakthroughs. More than ever before, The PPAI Expo is the place to begin your successful business year ahead. I’ll see you there! 4 • DECEMBER 2024 • PPAI
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