JASON SUDEIKIS IS COMING TO CONNECT
Jason Sudeikis, the Emmy award-winning actor, comedian, producer and creator of the hit show, “Ted Lasso,” will be the celebrity guest speaker at Connect Marketplace. He will engage in a lively Q&A with Connect President Chris Collinson on Aug. 10 during the event’s closing ceremony. Read more here.
WHERE BUSINESS GETS DONE
Connect and BizBash are joining forces to empower meeting and event professionals to provide unmatched appointments, networking opportunities, education and other resources to source future meetings and events and create memorable experiences. Thousands of hosted buyers across the Association, BizBash, Corporate, Specialty and Sports tracks will participate in highly curated appointments with matched destinations and venues and, in the BizBash case, leading event technology and event experience partners. Marketplace attendees will also benefit from BizBash’s elite education content at the Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater, where industry thought leaders will participate in panels, live Q&A sessions, keynotes and more.
HUNTINGTON PLACE
When you meet in Detroit, you get to meet Detroit. You get to connect with our people, be immersed in our proud, one-of-a-kind culture and experience our commitment to sustainability. We’re proud to be the country’s largest Black-majority city, with 50,000 Black businesses. We’re also proud of our thriving Arab American and Latino communities. We love to share who we are and what we’re doing. By supporting our local businesses, you help grow our communities and get to meet — and support —the people who live and work here. So, you leave Detroit a better person and you leave Detroit a better place. Huntington Place is the 17th largest convention center in the United States. Built by the City of Detroit, it was originally opened in 1960 and named Cobo Hall in honor of former Detroit Mayor Albert E. Cobo (1950-1957). In 2009 the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) was established by the state of Michigan and leased the facility from the City of Detroit to own and operate it for 33 years.
HOSTED BUYERS
Hosted Buyers interested in qualifying for attending this event should click below.
SUPPLIERS
To register for Connect Marketplace please reach out to your sales representative or Derek Rodriguez.
AGENDA OVERVIEW
Monday, Aug 8, 2022
2-5 p.m.
Regiception
EXHIBIT HALL
2-5 p.m.
Trade Show Opens
EXHIBIT HALL
6-9 p.m.
Opening Reception, Hosted by Visit Detroit
See what the Motor City has to offer in this uniquely Detroit experience to celebrate Connect and the events industry!
Tuesday, AUG. 9
Hosted Breakfasts (Invite Only)
9-11 a.m.
Marketplace Appointments
Sponsored by Traveling Teams
10:45-3:30 p.m.
Trade Show Hours
EXHIBIT HALL
11-11:25 a.m.
RTO International Education
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
11:25-12:05 p.m.
Education Sessions, Presented by BizBash
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
The Social Standard: Social Media Leaders Share Their Go-To Strategies
Lunch in Trade Show
Sponsored by the Walnut Creek CVB
12:15-12:50 p.m.
Education Sessions, Presented by BizBash
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
Diversity and Inclusion
12:55-1:45 p.m.
Education Sessions, Presented by BizBash
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Deep Dive into AV Contracts
2-2:35 p.m.
RTO International Education
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
2:40-3:20 p.m.
Education Sessions, Presented by BizBash
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
Under Contract: Tips for Contract Negotiating Success
3-5 p.m.
Marketplace Appointments
Sponsored by Traveling Teams
Open Night
Explore Detroit’s great culinary scene and attractions, or set-up private meetings with potential partners.
Wednesday, Aug. 10
CMP Breakfast
Sponsored by Community Brands
Hosted Breakfasts (Invite Only)
9-11 a.m.
Marketplace Appointments
Sponsored by Traveling Teams
10:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Trade Show Hours
11-11:30 a.m.
RTO International Education
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
Lunch in Trade Show
12:10-12:45 p.m.
Education, Presented by BizBash
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
Meet the Masters: BizBash’s Event Masters Live
1-1:45 p.m.
Education, Presented by BizBash
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
Fearless Females: How These SheEOs and Lauded Leaders Achieved Success
2-2:35 p.m.
Education, Presented by BizBash
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
Future Proofing Your Events: What the legalization of THC means for event producers
2:40-3:15 p.m.
Education, Presented by BizBash
Visit Sacramento Speaker Showcase Theater
Destination Decentraland: Metaverse events 101
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Marketplace Appointments
Sponsored by Traveling Teams
4:30-6 p.m.
Q&A With Celebrity Guest Speaker Jason Sudeikis
Closing Ceremonies Sponsored by Hubilo, Visit Milwaukee and Visit Tampa Bay
Women in Sports Tourism Agenda
Monday, Aug. 8
9:15-10 a.m.
Keynote
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Teambuilding With Game On Nation
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Round Tables
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lunch
What They’re Saying
Connect Marketplace will continue to be at the top of our list of trade shows. We have walked away from each event with a number of successes, new connections, creative activations, and new revenue producing opportunities. The Connect team has always been immensely supportive of all our Great Wolf properties, and aligned us with opportunities to make more connections with planners. This year at Connect Spring Marketplace in Puerto Rico, we walked away with $1.4 million in new lead opportunities. This is a first for our brand. We look forward to many more successes as we head to Connect Marketplace in Detroit this August.
I have to say it was one of the BEST ones I’ve attended, and I’ve attended many. The team was amazing, and everything seemed to go so well. I have to say the sports track was really, really good. Overall, it was 10 out of 10 in my books. Good appointments, great location, and a team that blew me away.
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HOSTED BUYERS
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SUPPLIERS
To register for Connect Marketplace please reach out to your sales representative or Derek Rodriguez.
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