Voice & Force, a PPAI podcast, has returned with a new season taking you inside The PPAI Expo. The series covers everything from the show floor to the networking events, the education sessions, and yes, even the survival tips for taking care of your feet. You’ll hear from distributors, suppliers and industry leaders about how to make The PPAI Expo work for your business – and why it’s unlike anything else you’ll do all year. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned pro, the series will give you the playbook you need to get the most out of your time in Las Vegas. Find Voice & Force on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. “I always look forward to The PPAI Expo Party because I love to dance,” says Jade Crider, a sales rep at Ohio-headquartered distributor Hasseman Marketing and a 2025 PPAI Rising Star. “We dance till we drop. I’ve done it for the last two years, and I’m hoping we get to do it again. It’s fun to watch the people that don’t normally dance break loose after they’ve had a glass of wine and hang out.” The location for this year’s PPAI Expo Party has yet to be announced, but the event consistently sells out, so purchase your ticket when you register for Expo. One block east of The Strip, the Sphere – the largest spherical structure in the world at 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide – will be showcasing interactive experiences. During the week of Expo, The Wizard of Oz will be playing at the Sphere, which intends to transport audience members inside the classic film for a truly immersive event. “You can find whatever you want in Las Vegas, good or bad,” says Kevin Walsh, president of Showdown Displays, PPAI 100’s No. 8 supplier, and former PPAI Board Chair. “If you’re looking for fine dining, it’s there. If you’re looking to eat tacos off the street, that’s available as well. The diversity of the offerings that are out in Las Vegas is second to none, and the fact that it’s so accessible makes it that much more rewarding.” Register Now Don’t wait any longer – register and book your trip to The PPAI Expo 2026 right now. PPAI member distributors may have their registration fees waived based on their membership tier. It’s $50 per person for additional registrants. Qualified nonmember distributors may access the exhibits and conference for $250 per person if they register by December 4 and $350 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 $750 per person for access to the exhibit hall but may attend The PPAI Expo Conference for no additional cost. Nonmember, nonexhibiting suppliers/business services providers are not permitted to attend The PPAI Expo. Corrigan is deputy editor at PPAI. PPAI • NOVEMBER 2025 • 51 2026 Expo Preview | Must Read
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