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Connect Winter Marketplace
18-20 November 2026
Palm Beach County Convention CenterPalm Beach, FL
18-20 November 2026
Palm Beach County Convention Center,
Palm Beach, FL

Association ● Corporate ● DC ● New York

The Marketplace Behind Meaningful Connections

Where the MICE industry meets face-to-face.

Trade winter coats for the Florida sunshine at Connect Winter Marketplace 2027. Join top planners from Washington, D.C. and New York alongside leading destinations, suppliers, and hospitality partners in Palm Beach, Florida for curated appointments, intentional networking, and immersive experiences built to create lasting business relationships and fresh opportunities for the year ahead.

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Unlimited Opportunity, Unmatched Connections

Connect Winter Marketplace is the event that redefines how business gets done. Corporate and association 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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

Where the MICE industry meets face-to-face.

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 Spring Marketplace's unique offerings.

Your Hosted Buyer badge includes:

✅ 3-Day access to our dynamic event experience

✅ Entrance to Connect Spring Marketplace networking events

✅ 4+ hours of educational content

✅ Up to 45 marketplace appointments with qualified Connect Suppliers

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 Spring Marketplace's unique offerings.

Your supplier badge includes:

✅ 3-Day access to our dynamic event experience

✅ Entrance to Connect Spring Marketplace networking events

✅ 4+ hours of educational content

✅ Up to 40 guaranteed marketplace appointments with qualified Connect Hosted Buyers

Buyer Power Pass

(Non Hosted Buyer)

Whether you want to expand your network, learn from industry thought leaders, or source vendors for your next event, you'll find what you're craving at Connect Spring Marketplace. Our buyer Power Pass gives you all the benefits of Connect Spring Marketplace, without the commitment of one-on-one appointments.

Your Power Pass Includes:

✅ 3-Day access to our dynamic event experience

✅ Entrance to Connect Spring Marketplace networking events

✅ 4+ hours of educational content