David L. Lawrence Convention Center,
Pittsburgh, PA
Where Events Business Gets Done
The official meeting place for event professionals in the North.
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Skip the Small Talk
Connect North is the ultimate event for event professionals from the Midwest, Chicago, New England, the greater Northern U.S., and Canada! Whether you’re a buyer looking to lock down the best suppliers or a supplier ready to showcase your innovations, this is where deals are made.
With exclusive, direct face time between top industry players, you’ll skip the small talk and dive straight into impactful conversations that drive real results. At Connect North, it's all about meaningful, high-energy meetings that move the needle and fuel your success.
Here's Why You Can't Afford to Miss Out:
One-on-One Meetings
At Connect North, every conversation counts. Our signature one-on-one appointments allow you to meet face-to-face with event pros and decision-makers who can elevate your success, transforming the way business gets done.
Industry Insights
Gain a competitive edge with tailored, region-specific insights and education sessions at Connect North. Stay ahead of local trends and challenges while connecting with professionals and industry thought-leaders who truly understand your market.
High-Impact Networking
Prepare for interactions that go beyond small talk and lead to lasting connections at Connect North. Our regional events are deliberately kept intimate. This means you won't get lost in the crowd–instead, you'll engage meaningfully with every attendee.
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
✅ Hotel accommodation in Pittsburgh for 3 nights
✅ Entrance to 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 Connect North networking events
✅ 3+ hours of educational content
✅ Guaranteed one-on-one marketplace appointments with qualified Hosted Buyers
Savannah Montgomery
Manager, Events and Hospitality
Salesforce
This is how you plan an event! Everything is thought of from pre-registration to the closing events. Be ready to come home energized and buzzing from the week's events!
