Get ready for the biggest tech event to hit the
Promotional Products Industry!
We're thrilled to invite you to a three-day tech immersion at the iconic Wyndham Grand, where you'll dive into cutting-edge industry and technology education, forge powerful integration collaborations, and connect with top professionals in exclusive networking events. This event anticipates 200 attendees from over 75 leading promotional products suppliers, distributors, and service providers.
Conference Registration
Pricing
Early Bird Member Price
$1,299*
Opens 7/28 Ends 9/1
Regular Member Price:
$1,499
Starts 9/1
Non-Member Price:
$1,799
Starts 9/1
Feb 1, 2025 (Sunday)
Registration & Information:
1:00PM - 5:00 PM EST
Members Meeting & Reception:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Members meeting to introduce board members, review budget, and discuss upcoming strategic initiatives.
Feb 2, 2025 (Monday)
Registration & Information:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST
Attendee Breakfast:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST
Welcome:
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM EST
Speaker: Mike Knapick - EC Member, Co-founder & CIO of Sanmar
General Session - State of Technology in the Promotional Products Industry:
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Speaker: Chris Alfano - CDO of Vantage
Introductory Session - State of Technology in the Promo Industry
In this panel, we will introduce some of the topics and ideas to be discussed at this year's Tech Summit with the help of PromoStandards members from throughout the industry.
Refreshment Break:
10:00 - 10:30 AM EST
First Breakout Sessions:
10:30 - 11:15 AM EST
PromoStandards Best Practices:
Speaker: Ajay Kaul - Chair Best Practices Committee, IT Operations Leader SanMar
Panelists: TBD
Join Best Practices Committee members who will deep dive into Best Practices for PromoStandards adoption and implementation. The session will include a walk-through of the Best Practices documentation the committee published for broader member consumption in 2025.
Introduction to PromoStandards:
Speaker: TBD
Panelists: TBD
Introduction to PromoStandards for new, or non-members.
Second Breakout Sessions:
11:15 - 12:00 PM EST
Decorator Workgroup:
Speaker: TBD
Panelists: TBD
Introduction to PromoStandards for new, or non-members.
MMEC and Nominating Committee:
Speaker: Jessica Shonebarger
Panelists: Mike Knapick - Chair, Co-founder & CIO of Sanmar;
Amy Rabideau - Vice Chair, VP of Client & Community Engagement Antera
Introduction to PromoStandards for new, or non-members.
Attendee Lunch:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
General Session - Ecommerce, Print on Demand & PromoStandards:
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Panel Host: Jayson Tompkins - Founder Stahls FullfillEngine
Panelists: Grace Shettler - Senior VP of Sales at Chipply
Jayson Tompkins will explore how PromoStandards is implemented in online stores to increase efficacy.
Refreshment Break:
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Breakout Sessions:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Data Analytics Workgroup:
Speaker: TBD
Panelists: TBD
TBD Breakout
Speaker: TBD
Panelists: TBD
Networking & Collaboration:
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Opening Reception & Dinner:
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
All attendee opening reception poolside and beach side with music, drinks, food, and fun.
Feb 3, 2025 (Tuesday)
Registration:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST
Attendee Breakfast:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST
Welcome:
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM EST
Speaker: Catherine Graham - Chair, Co-Founder and CEO at commonsku
Keynote Session - AI Prompt Engineering
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Speaker: Stephen Reynolds
This session will discuss how to use AI more effectively. The do's-and-don'ts of prompt usage and highlighting how AI can IMPROVE your work, or how it can crash and burn.
Refreshment Break:
10:00 - 10:30 AM EST
Standard Committee - New Standards Intro, Q&A:
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Panel Host: Erica Griffitt, Senior Software Engineer Staples Promo
Panelists: TBD
This panel will discuss new standards introduced in 2025, and answer questions regarding them.
Attendee Lunch:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
People of the Year Awards, Round Table:
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Panel Host: Dusting Downing - Member Standards Committee, Chief Product Officer OrderMyGear
This session will celebrate 2025's People of the Year Award, and should be a great opportunity for networking!
Round Table Session 1:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Beki Ellis, MMEC Committee, Sr Technical Project Manager SanMar; Allison Rabe, COO The Image Group
Join open discussions with your peers on topics such as standards, data quality, eCommerce, EPR laws, project delivery, innovative culture, and other trending industry topics. Take time to visit the supplier and service provider integration tables.
Break for Refreshments:
3:00 - 3:30 PM EST
Round Table Session 1:
3:30 - 4:30 PM EST
Networking Dinner:
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST
Speaker: TBD
Celebrate with us the Volunteer, Supplier, Distributor, and Service Provider of the Year Awards.
Feb 4, 2025 (Wednesday)
Member Breakfast:
7:30 - 8:30 AM EST
Individual & Committee Meetings:
8:30 - 9:30 AM EST
Refreshment Break:
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Individual & Committee Meetings:
10:00 - 12:00 PM EST
Venue Registration & Travel Info
Venue & Accommodations:
(727) 281-9500
Book your rooms HERE by Dec 13, 2025 to receive special Tech Summit rates.
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