SPARK’s targeted education, social responsibility, and networking opportunities help young professionals in the promotional products industry further their careers while engaging with, and learning from industry peers. Attendees range from age 19-35 years old and participants have anywhere from 1 week to 10 years in the industry experience, which brings fantastic conversations and new ideas to reality. SPARK is a mobile conference that incorporates our host city, San Antonio, TX, and the session format will include small group discussions, 1 on 1 partner dialog, breakout sessions and more!

This year’s topics will include:

• Innovation and becoming a change agent!
• The business of doing good and giving back
• Influential leadership best practices
• Trends in the industry and a look into the future

The complete schedule will be available in the next few months. 

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

1:30-2:30 pm Pre-SPARK Ticket: Private Tour of The Alamo to learn about US history including the weapons wielded by Crockett, Esparza, and all the brave Alamo Defenders with the Alamo’s first interactive living history tour.

6-8 pm SPARK Kick-Off Event: Network and Help Out With The SPARK Community Service Project

Thursday, July 16, 2020

9am-5:30 pm This action-packed education day will focus on leadership development, diversity, management and communication best practices.

7-8:30 pm Participants will split into small dine-around groups which will explore San Antonio and network along the way.* Please note the dine-around is not included in the SPARK Registration fee.

Friday, July 17, 2020

9 am-5 pm This action-packed day will include industry round table discussions led by the SPARK Work Group and sessions on innovation, sustainability and lessons learned. 

Saturday, July 18, 2020

8:15 am-12 pm Optional Post-SPARK Activity: Details coming soon.

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Special thanks to the volunteers who have contributed so much to the creation of SPARK!