The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa,
Scottsdale, AZ
Guaranteed Face Time With the Right Event Partners
Connect with qualified MICE buyers and suppliers who are actively looking to do business in the Western U.S.
Connect West matches buyers and suppliers based on what they’re looking for, where they do business, and what they want to achieve. Using AI-powered matchmaking, we schedule relevant 1:1 meetings before the event so you know exactly who you’re meeting and why. It’s a more focused way to build relationships, find new business, and get more value from your time. And with thousands of successful buyer-supplier connections behind us, Connect knows how to bring the right people together.
Supplier Hotel Room Block
🏨 Suppliers Only: Book your hotel for Connect West and secure your preferred stay.
Blocks close October 14—don't miss out!
The right people. The right ideas. The right room.
Meet the people worth meeting.
Curated 1:1 meetings put you face-to-face with people who are actively looking to connect, so your time goes toward conversations with somewhere to go.
Leave with ideas you can put to work.
Relevant, practical education gives you sharper insight into what’s changing in the industry and new thinking you can put to work right away.
Turn a handshake into something bigger.
Built-in networking gives you more chances to build real relationships, open new doors, and make the kinds of connections that keep working long after the event ends.
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 Western region 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. You'll also benefit from engaging education led by some of the industry's most influential thought leaders and innovative networking events you won't experience anywhere else. We'll cover the cost of your travel and hotel accommodations so you can focus on getting business done.
Your Hosted Buyer badge includes:
✅ Roundtrip airfare to and from Scottsdale, AZ
✅ Hotel accommodation in Scottsdale, AZ for 2 nights
✅ Entrance to Connect West Opening Reception and networking events
✅ 3+ hours of educational content
✅ Up to 25 marketplace appointments with suppliers capable of meeting your unique needs
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 Western region, you qualify as a Connect supplier.
As a Connect supplier, you'll participate in guaranteed one-on-one business appointments and have the opportunity to showcase your offerings to a captive buyer. You'll also benefit from engaging education led by some of the industry's most influential thought leaders and innovative networking events you won't experience anywhere else.
Your supplier badge includes:
✅ Entrance to Connect West Opening Reception and networking events
✅ 3+ hours of educational content
✅ Up to 25 marketplace appointments with qualified hosted buyers
Candice Youngdoff
HelmsBriscoe
I come away from the CONNECT meetings recharged to do business better! I learn what's new in the world of hotels and am updated on current important trends. It’s awesome to make new contacts and renew valuable business relationships!
