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Connect South + Faith
9-11 November, 2026
Branson Convention CenterBranson, MO

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 across the South and faith-based meetings markets 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.

✅ Round-trip airfare to and from Branson, MO

✅ Hotel accommodations in Branson, MO for three nights

✅ Entrance to all Connect South + Faith 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 who influence purchasing decisions across the Western 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 audience of qualified buyers.

✅ Entrance to all Connect South + Faith 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.