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Connect North
26-28 January, 2026
David L. Lawrence Convention CenterPittsburgh, PA

How to Attend

Hosted Buyer

Meet one-on-one with suppliers capable of meeting your unique needs.

If you're a meeting and event professional looking to source and select vendors in the North for your upcoming event, you could qualify as a Connect Hosted Buyer.

As a Connect Hosted Buyer, you'll participate in scheduled one-on-one marketplace appointments with highly-vetted suppliers from across the region. We'll cover the cost of your travel and hotel accommodations so you can focus on getting business done.

✅ Roundtrip airfare to and from Pittsburgh, PA

✅ Hotel accommodation in Pittsburgh, PA for 3 nights

✅ Entrance to all Connect North networking events

✅ 3+ hours of educational content

✅ Marketplace appointments with qualified Connect Suppliers

Supplier

Gain access to a targeted audience of buyers with significant purchasing power.

If you're looking to secure contracts from buyers that control spend in the Northern region, you qualify as a Connect supplier.

As a Connect supplier, you'll participate in scheduled one-on-one business appointments and have the opportunity to showcase your offerings to a captive buyer.

✅ Entrance to all Connect North networking events

✅ 3+ hours of educational content

✅ Guaranteed one-on-one marketplace appointments with qualified Hosted Buyers

Starting at $4,250 for 12 one-on-one appointments.