PPAI-Expo-2018_Guide-Booklet

January 14 th - 18 th , 2018

DON’T MISS OUR AFFILIATE WELCOME PARTY! Monday, January 15 th 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm New York New York Hotel Times Square Piano Bar

DON’T MISS OUR ANNUAL "THANK YOU" RECEPTION! Tuesday, January 16 th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Mandalay Bay Convention Center Ballroom F

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this year and, as was the case in 2017, iPROMOTEu should

and the networking events – will cause you to feel rejuvenated

has planned, iPROMOTEu also has scheduled numerous events

The PPAI Expo, you will be made to feel special and important

All the best for a prosperous 2018,

Ross S. Silverstein President & CEO

Monday, Jan. 15 th 9:00 - 11:00am

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11:00 - 12:00pm

for the 1 st

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Border Grill *Council members only 11:00 - 12:30pm A Woman's View Council Meet ing

12:30 - 2:30pm

12:30 - 2:30pm

3:00 - 4:30pm

overview of recently added and soon-to-be released features and

enhancements.

“Elite 100” Cocktail Reception

Bellagio Hotel & Casino, HYDE Bellagio 6: 00 - 8: 00pm

New York New York Hotel & Casino, Times Square Piano Bar 8: 30 - 11:30pm Meet up with old friends. Make new friends. Network. Enjoy dinner, open bar and fun entertainment. BONUS: iPROMOTEu has reserved the roller coaster at New York New

Tuesday, Jan. 16 th

Level 3 South Convention Center

8:30 - 10: 00am

Enjoy breakfast while listening to welcome remarks from Ross Silverstein, and motivational and inspirational words from Cliff Quicksell. Also, iPROMOTEu’s top vendors will be recognized and iPROMOTEu’s 2017 Supplier Rep of the Year will be announced.

12:30 - 1: 45pm

6:30 - 8:30pm

Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, special entertainment, and an

Vendors. Also, the iPROMOTEu 2017 Affiliate of the Year Award and Supplier Appreciation Award will be presented.

Wednesday, Jan. 17 th

Level 2 South Convention Center

Shoreline Exhibit Halls, Mandalay Bay Ballroom and

8:30 - 10:00am Sales & Marketing Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast while hearing from Rick Badiner and Cliff Quicksell and others about some of the many ways iPROMOTEu can help Affiliates grow their business.

12:30 - 1: 45pm State of the Company Luncheon

Join us for a chance to learn and network with successful women within the promotional products industry. Enjoy wine and cheese, impressive speakers, fun entertainment, and terrific networking. Gifts for all attendees! 5: 00 - 6: 45pm In addition to lunch and networking, Ross Silverstein will discuss some new and exciting initiatives for 2018. Other industry leaders will speak as well.

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, House of Blues 7:30 - 10:30pm PPAI Power of Two Party

Thursday, Jan. 18 th

Level 1 South Convention Center

Business Center, Food Court and Bayside Exhibit Halls.

8:30 - 10:15am Private PPAI/SAGE Breakfast

A private breakfast for iPROMOTEu during which Paul Bellantone,

Immediately afterwards, senior representatives from SAGE will give a brief presentation on SAGE’s new features.

If, on Thursday, January 18 th breakfast and you remain for and you get your badge scanned at the PPAI booth on Thursday, you will receive $100 from iPROMOTEu to be used toward the cost of your hotel room Wednesday night or your travel expenses to *

*$100 max per company.

*Affiliates must attend the breakfast and get their badges scanned at the start and end of the event and at the PPAI booth on the tradeshow floor on Thursday in order to receive the $100 incentive.

GETTING YOUR HEADSHOT TAKEN? Go to Mandalay Bay, Ballroom B (Level 2) at your reserved date and time.

Important Contacts

North Convention Center

aperkins@ipromoteu.com

Director of Affiliate Marketing

David Stolper, Senior Vice President

Venkat Rangamani, Director of Software Engineering 978.549.6592 (Technology)

tgladden@ipromoteu.com (Technology)

727.798.9892 (Vendor Relations)

Bob Schwei, Director of Business Development Emily Codner, Affiliate Services Manager/Operations ecodner@ipromoteu.com (General Business Matters)

Pat Caccamo, Senior Business Development Consultant