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 Don Cesar, 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.
Feb 2 , 2025(sunday)
Registration & Information:
1:00PM - 5:00 PM EST, Dunes Foyer IV & V - 1st Floor
Members Meeting & Reception:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST, Pelican/Heron - 3rd Floor.
Annual members meeting to introduce board members, review budget, and discuss upcoming strategic initiatives.
Feb 3 , 2025(Monday)
Registration & Information:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST, Dunes Foyer - 1st Floor
Attendee Breakfast:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST, Ocean Hai - 1st Floor
Welcome:
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor.
Speaker: Catherine Graham - Chair, Co-founder & CEO commonsku
General Session - State of Technology in the Promotional Products Industry:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor.
Speaker: Jon Norris - EC Member-at-Large, CSO Hit Promotional Products.
In this insightful session, Jon will explore the latest tech trends shaping the industry, including AI, automation, and personalization; the challenges and opportunities facing distributors and suppliers in adopting new technologies; and a glimpse into the future of promo tech and what it means for your business.
Refreshment Break:
10:00 AM EST, Dunes Foyer - 1st Floor
Breakout Sessions:
10:30 - 11:30 AM EST
PromoStandards Best Practices:
Dunes Ballroom IV & V -1st Floor
Speaker: Ajay Kaul - Chair Best Practices Committee, IT Operations Leader SanMar
Panelists: Dan Erdman, IT Integration Manager Koozie; Daniel Becker - Member-at-Large, CTO Kotis Design; Steve Luisser, VP of Research Essent.
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 2024.
Infrastructure Options and Best Practices:
Sandpiper - 3rd Floor
Speaker: Eric Alessi - Immediate Past Chair, President & CEO Essent Corporation
Panelists: Vernon Eintracht, CTO Logomark; Patrick Elliott, Director of IT Snugz; Jeison Ortega, CTO Charles River
Whether you're just starting with PromoStandards or looking to optimize your existing implementation, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions that align with your business goals.
Attendee Lunch:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST, Ocean Hai - 1st Floor
General Session - Mergers & Acquisitions from a Technology Perspective:
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor
Panel Host: Raj Mukherjee - CIO Hit Promotional Products
Panelists: Phil Gergen - Treasurer, CIO Koozie; Mykayla Goodwin, VP Strategy OMG; Tod Ellington, VP Operations, Whitestone Branding; Tuan Huynh, CIO Geiger; Ishan Bhan, Sr Dir Software Engineering S&S Activewear
What happens to the technology systems and groups when companies combine? Our panelists will address the strategies, conversations, decisions, and plans that technologists face when one company merges or acquires another.
Refreshment Break:
3:00 PM EST, Dunes Foyer - 1st Floor
Breakout Sessions:
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST
Implementation Journey 101:
Dunes Ballroom IV & V -1st Floor
Speaker: Steven Stanley- Member-at-Large, CTO ePromos Promotional Products
Getting started on the implementation journey, ideas to get the project started.
Decorator Best Practices:
Sandpiper - 3rd Floor
Speaker: Robert Guler - Chair Decorator Workgroup, President WebServicesPro/Promolink
Panelists: Eric Alessi - Immediate Past Chair, President & CEO Essent Corporation; Erica Griffitt - Chair Standards Committee, Sr Software Engineer Staples; Neil Friedman, Director of Business Development ProTowels; Monty Mims, Strategic Account Manager SanMar
Join Decorator Workgroup members who will deep dive into Best Practices for PromoStandards adoption and implementation.
Networking & Collaboration:
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EST, Lobby and Pool Deck
Opening Reception & Dinner:
6:00 PM EST - 10:00 PM EST, East Pool Deck
All attendee opening reception poolside and beach side with music, drinks, food, and fun.
Feb 4 , 2025(Tuesday)
Attendee Breakfast:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST, Ocean Hai - 1st Floor
Welcome:
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor
Speaker: Amy Rabideau - Vice Chair, VP Product Hit Promotional Products
General Session - Unlocking the Power of AI: A Practical Guide for the Promotional Products Supply Chain
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor
Speaker: Dr. Tom Stablein, Founder & CEO Stablein Solutions
This is the power of AI, and it's closer than you think. In this innovative session, Tom will cut through the jargon and give you actionable strategies to understand AI basics, plan your AI entry point, and future-proof your business.
Refreshment Break:
10:00 AM EST, Dunes Foyer - 1st Floor
General Session - AI Use Cases for the Promotional Products Supply Chain:
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor
Panel Host: Phil Gergen, Treasurer, CIO Koozie
Panelists: Jeison Ortega, CTO Charles River Apparel; Zach Zollner, Application Development Lead PCNA
This panel will host industry leaders sharing how they are utilizing AI and implementing AI tools.
Attendee Lunch:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST, Ocean Hai - 1st Floor
New Standards Introduction & Workshop:
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor
Panel Host: Erica Griffitt - Chair Standards Committee, Sr Software Engineer Staples
Panelists: David Gallant, CTO The Gem Group; Dustin Filip, Partner Integrations Manager Alphabroder; Robert Cathro-Oliver, Dir of Software Development commonsku; Steve Luisser, VP of Research Essent.
This session will feature significant announcements regarding new standards, updates to existing standards, live demonstrations, and an interactive Q&A session with members of the Standards Committee.
Refreshment Break:
2:30 PM EST, Dunes Foyer - 1st Floor
Round Table Discussions:
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor
Speaker: Beki Ellis, MMEC Committee, Sr Technical Project Manager SanMar
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.
People of the Year Awards:
4:30 PM - 5:00PM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor.
Speaker: Dustin Downing, Member-at-Large, CPO OMG
Celebrate with us the Volunteer, Supplier, Distributor, and Service Provider of the Year Awards.
Dinner Networking Event
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Join us for a new dinner experience: a Calypso Tropical Dinner Cruise! Dine-a-round options on land are available.
Feb 5 , 2025(Wednesday)
Attendee Breakfast:
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST, Ocean Hai - 1st Floor
Workshop Meetings:
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST, Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor
Take your peer and partner conversations to a deeper level in these open workshops.
Refreshment Break:
10:30 AM EST, Dunes Foyer - 1st Floor
Committee and Workgroup Meetings:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST - Dunes Ballroom IV & V - 1st Floor
Join your committee and workgroup members for in person meetings.
Venue Registration & Travel Info
Venue & Accommodations:
Wyndham Grand, 100 Coronado Dr, Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 281-9500
Book your rooms HERE by Dec 13, 2024 to receive special Tech Summit rates.
Airport Directions:
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport -DIRECTIONS
Tampa International Airport -DIRECTIONS
Conference Registration
Pricing
Early Bird Member Price
$1,299*
* Expired November 15th. Must be member in good standing.
Regular Member Price:
$1,499
Non-Member Price:
$1,799
