How to Attend
Looking to attend Connect West? Explore our attendance options and benefits of becoming a supplier, Hosted Buyer, join as a general attendee to expand your network and learn from industry leaders.
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
