PPAI got the ball rolling at North American Leadership Conference in San Diego on Tuesday night with a glitzy executive networking event and exclusive unveiling of the 2026 PPAI 100, held at Snapdragon Stadium.
Attendees mingled in clubs and on the pitch level where two World Cup matches will be held this summer, highlighted by a countdown of the 40 highest ranked suppliers and distributors as unveiled by decorated soccer balls. Each year, NALC attendees are the first to see the 100 distributors and suppliers who will make up the annual list recognizing industry leadership.
The 2026 PPAI 100 will be revealed to the broader industry this weeks. Leading suppliers will be announced by PPAI Media on May 19 via PPAI Newslink, with the leading 100 distributors published on May 26.
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Roughly 180 leaders from throughout the branded merchandise community are gathered in San Diego this week to take in impactful education and perspectives while trading business insights in a thoughtful networking environment. Monday’s event brought not only the big reveal, but a lively DJ, tasty bites like fresh lobster and scallops, and the opportunity to join in the hype for the world’s biggest sporting spectacle..
NALC is the flagship event in PPAI’s summer conference series, which continues in Belgium next week with the first-ever International Leadership Summit and moves back to the U.S. with Women’s Leadership Conference in June.
