PPAI - Promotional Products Association International

Registration is open for the PPAI Responsibility Summit 2026. As the branded merch industry evolves, so do the risks and opportunities. Join industry professionals for real-world insights on ethical sourcing, sustainability, compliance and more. 📍 Denver, CO (Westin Downtown Denver Hotel) 🗓️ September 14-16 🔗 Learn more & register at https://lnkd.in/gHF6Wnrn

PPAI Communities are here and bringing together professionals across the branded merch industry to connect, collaborate and grow. We’ve launched four communities to start: • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Technology • Women in Promo • Young Professionals And we’re just getting started. We’ll introduce three new communities at The PPAI Expo 2027 and your feedback will help determine what’s next. Take this short survey to share your input: https://lnkd.in/es3Vu9_S

As AI evolves, the most important question isn’t what technology can do, it’s what leaders must do differently. At the PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference, Sarah Baldeo, PhD (c), Executive MBA, will deliver the Wednesday keynote, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping human thinking, decision‑making and leadership. Drawing on her research in generative AI and cognition, Sarah helps leaders better understand how to adapt, strengthen executive function and lead with confidence in an AI‑driven future. Learn more & register at https://lnkd.in/gUN6yfj8

Looking forward to attending the International Leadership Summit 2026 in Brussels next month, hosted by PPAI - Promotional Products Association International and the European Associations Cooperative. https://lnkd.in/erWjzSX7 Really pleased as well to be joining the Technology discussion panel alongside other industry leaders. One of the things I love most about events like this is the opportunity to step back from day-to-day operational noise and properly discuss where our industry is heading globally. The promotional products and branded merchandise sector is evolving quickly: • AI and intelligent discovery • Connected workflow infrastructure • Data standardisation • Automation • Sustainability expectations • International collaboration The future winners in our industry will not just be product businesses, they will increasingly be technology-enabled businesses. At Sourcing City we are heavily focused on how platforms, software, data and events all connect together to improve commercial outcomes across the ecosystem, so these conversations are hugely valuable. Also genuinely looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues from across the global promo and POD community. See you in Brussels 🇧🇪

⚠️WLC Housing Deadline Is Approaching⚠️ Make the most of your experience at the PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference by securing your stay before the housing deadline on Monday, June 1. The exclusive conference rate of $299–$350 per night plus taxes and fees keeps you close to the energy of WLC and gives you more time to connect, recharge and engage. Register & reserve your room now to ensure you’re right where the experience happens. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gUN6yfj8

🙌 The 2026 PPAI 100 Leading Distributors list has arrived.🙌 These are the companies moving the industry forward, fueling innovation, strengthening relationships and setting a new standard for performance and service. They’re not just keeping up, they’re leading the way. Congratulations to the companies defining the future of branded merch. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBnEBRF9

Iconic professionals shape our industry through vision, service and dedication. Know a leader, volunteer or advocate who’s left a lasting mark on the branded merch industry? Nominate them for the PPAI Icon Awards and help ensure their contributions are recognized. 🔗 Learn more https://lnkd.in/dn6jKhiy 🔗 Submit your nomination https://lnkd.in/g-wqHzJV

Join global industry leaders at the International Leadership Summit, hosted by PPAI & EAC. Book by Sunday, May 24 to lock in the group rate: $213/night (€182/night) plus taxes and fees. Your experience starts with where you stay. Learn more & register at https://lnkd.in/g_gYzbuu

From June 22–24, women from across the branded merch industry will come together in Milwaukee for the PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference, three days dedicated to leadership growth, meaningful connection and future-focused insight. WLC brings together distributors, suppliers and service providers for conversations that move beyond day-to-day work and focus on expanding influence, strengthening leadership and supporting one another. Join us at the Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel and be part of one of the most energizing gatherings of women in merch. Learn More & Register: https://lnkd.in/gUN6yfj8 #PPAI #WomenInMerch #WLC #WomenInPromo

Industry news to watch 👇 SanMar to acquire BELLA+CANVAS. Here’s what you need to know 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebuUD4Uz