Coolest Reason To Choose Your Own Adventure The 2025 PromoKitchen Mixer at the House of Blues was a night to remember, as industry pros mingled and made connections. Before entering the packed-to-the-gills bar, you could “Choose Your Own Adventure,” sharing some fun facts about yourself that served as the ideal icebreaker. Coolest Breakfast Date Houston Promotional Products Association’s breakfast brainstorming sessions were eggs-actly what the promo world needed. Industry pros sizzled up fresh ideas over coffee and croissants, proving that the best conversations happen before noon. From cracking creative challenges to buttering up new connections, these sessions were a sunny-side-up success. Because let’s be real – everything’s better with breakfast! Coolest Happy Hour The Promotional Products Association of ChicagoWisconsin’s Tips and Sips at Hagemeister Park Brewery was brewtiful, as industry pros poured into Green Bay for an evening of networking and laughter. Between brainstorming over beers and discovering regional association perks, attendees made connections that were on tap for success. Coolest Cross-Border Collab Get ready for the International Leadership Summit – a global gathering with a side of networking and leadership fun. Attendees will dive into topics like sustainability, digital trends and leadership skills while rubbing elbows with industry pros from across the world. Held this year in Brussels, this conference will be full of insightful talks and opportunities that will leave attendees feeling ready to conquer the promo world. Coolest Adult Field Trip How does the sausage get made? Attendees of the Specialty Advertising Association of California’s Factory Tour at Decorative Services found out with a behind-the-scenes exploration. Attendees got the inside scoop on cutting-edge decoration techniques before heading to Black Plague Brewery for a happy hour that was as smooth as the products they saw. With plenty of networking, laughs and a few drinks, it was a fun mix of work and play. Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com 44 • MAY 2025 • PPAI Must Read | The Coolest Stuff in Promo
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