Marriott Marquis,
Washington, DC
Where Events Business Gets Done
The official meeting place for event professionals.
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Unlimited Opportunity, Unmatched Connections
Connect Winter Marketplace is the event that redefines how business gets done. Corporate, association, and medical event professionals will join in the nation’s capital for three days of highly-curated one-on-one appointments, impactful networking, and cutting-edge education.
At Connect Winter Marketplace, it's all about meaningful, high-energy meetings that move the needle and fuel your success. Skip the small talk and dive straight into conversations that drive action, spark results, and take your business to the next level.
Gain Access To...
One-on-One Meetings
At Connect Winter Marketplace, 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.
Cutting-Edge Education
Gain unmatched insights from case studies, panels, and keynotes delivered by the event industry’s top performers and thought leaders. Walk away with bold ideas, actionable strategies, and the inspiration to create events that leave a lasting impact. This isn’t just education—it’s your competitive edge.
High-Impact Networking
Forget surface-level connections—our diverse networking formats are designed to spark real relationships that matter. From unique experiences to face time with hundreds of event pros across all career levels, this is where genuine connections turn into powerful collaborations.
Don Glass
Allied Production Group
This is truly a great meeting for planners and suppliers. The meeting schedule is fast-paced and very engaging. This was my first time attending Connect. I got to see everyone I wanted to meet. I absolutely loved it!
How to Attend...
Suppliers
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 conference, tradeshow, meetings, and sports industry, you qualify as a Connect supplier.
As a Connect supplier, you'll participate in scheduled one-on-one marketplace appointments and have the opportunity to showcase your offerings to a captive buyer. You'll also benefit from all of Connect Marketplace's unique offerings.
Your supplier badge includes:
✅ Entrance to Connect Winter Marketplace networking events
✅ Engaging educational content
✅ Up to 25 guaranteed marketplace appointments with qualified hosted buyers
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 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 nation. We'll cover the cost of your travel and hotel accommodations so you can enjoy access to Connect Marketplace's unique offerings.
Your Hosted Buyer badge includes:
✅ Entrance to Connect Winter Marketplace networking events
✅ Engaging educational content
✅ Up to 45 marketplace appointments with qualified Connect Suppliers
Buyer
Take your events to the next level.
Want to attend Connect Marketplace without the committing to one-on-one appointments?
Whether you're wanting to expand your network, mingle with the industry's top performers, learn from industry thought leaders, or source vendors for your next event, you'll find what you're craving at Connect Marketplace. Our Buyer badge gives you all the benefits of Connect Marketplace, without the commitment of one-on-one appointments.
Your Buyer badge includes:
✅ Entrance to Connect Winter Marketplace networking events
✅ Engaging educational content
Group Registration
Elevate and energize your team at Connect Marketplace.
Our exclusive group registration rates for groups of six or more allow you to bring your team and elevate your professional development, collaborating in an ideal environment for colleagues to foster both creative and professional growth. By taking advantage of our group registration rates, you'll be investing in your team's growth, development, and future.
Your team will gain access to:
✅ Entrance to Connect Winter Marketplace networking events
✅ Engaging educational content
Suppliers and sponsors interested in group rates should contact their Connect Marketplace sales representative.
