The camaraderie of the promotional products industry is on full display at The PPAI Expo 2026.
Attendees have been taking advantage of the myriad networking opportunities, including at the DEI and Women In Promo Meetups at Promo & Pints on Tuesday. From informal conversations to purpose-driven gatherings, these moments highlight how meaningful connections drive both personal growth and industry-wide progress.
- It’s all part of strengthening community – one of the Association’s three strategic pillars as part of its just-released 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
After exploring hundreds upon hundreds of booths on the trade show floor on Tuesday, attendees gathered for an international reception, enjoying drinks, meeting new peers, sharing ideas and relishing in some much-needed downtime. Some were suppliers looking to break into the U.S. market, while others were distributors looking to broaden their reach.
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Promo pros from 30 countries, including the United States, registered to attend The PPAI Expo 2026:
- Australia
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Bermuda
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- El Salvador
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Portugal
- South Africa
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
By bringing diverse voices together in welcoming spaces, PPAI continues to fuel collaboration that strengthens the entire promotional products community.
