PPAI Sets Its 2026 Conference Schedule Following the success of The PPAI Expo 2026 and PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day, the Association has confirmed the dates and locations for the rest of its events this year. NALC 2026 PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference features engaging sessions and exclusive speakers tailored specifically for top-level executives and industry visionaries. The event also offers a sneak peek at the companies who made this year’s PPAI 100. NALC 2026 takes place in San Diego on May 12-14. Register at ppai.org/event/north-americanleadership-conference-nalc. International Leadership Summit Bringing together global thought leaders for an impactful dialogue on international business in the promotional merchandise industry, the International Leadership Summit is a collaboration of PPAI and the European Associations Cooperative. ILS will cover key topics such as sustainability, digital transformation and the evolving dynamics of cross-border politics. ILS 2026 takes place at Dolce La Hulpe Brussels in Belgium on June 8-10. Register at ppai.org/event/international-leadership-summit. WLC 2026 PPAI’s Women’s Leadership Conference is the place for women in the branded merchandise industry to make connections, toast the PPAI Women of Achievement and broaden horizons on everything from corporate finance to AI and the value of keeping a beginner’s mindset. WLC 2026 takes place in Milwaukee on June 22-24. Register at ppai.org/event/womens-leadership-conference. Responsibility Summit Centered on critical product safety, regulatory and sustainability concerns, PPAI’s Responsibility Summit is a must-attend event for any merch professional or company trying to navigate compliance in the industry. Responsibility Summit takes place in Denver on Sept. 14-16. Registration opens this month at ppai.org/event/ responsibility-summit. LDC 2026 PPAI’s Leadership Development Conference supports and empowers the next generation of young professionals in the branded merch community through intentional education and meaningful networking. With unique young professional education tracks, attendees will gain real-world insights, expand industry knowledge and elevate their leadership and presence. LDC 2026 takes place in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 27-29. Check ppai.org/event/leadership-development-conference later in the summer for registration. PPAI • MAY 2026 • 57 Inside PPAI | Community
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