Clients of GCPPA Distributor Members - $10
Clients of non-member distributor are $40 per person (also billed to the distributor post show).
Non-Member Distributors must have one of the following (1) ASI number, (2) PPAI number, (3) SAGE number, (4) Five invoices from promotional products suppliers.
No one under the age of 16 can attend this show.
EDUCATION:
Based on member feedback GCPPA will be hosting a morning educational session on the topic of AI
Your AI Toolkit: Start Today, Lead Tomorrow
Session Description:
AI is already part of your daily tools—now it's time to use it with purpose. This session will equip you with practical, scalable skills to use AI effectively. You’ll learn key terms, hear real-world use cases, and understand how to generate marketing and process tools. Plus, you will hear how to prompt AI for high-quality outputs for emails, content, and social media, and explore what it means to use AI responsibly. You will walk away with an easy-to-use toolkit to boost productivity, enhance writing, analyze data, and make smarter decisions.
Speaker Information:
Melissa Ralston is the Chief Marketing Officer for PPAI. She has held global leadership roles across go-to-market strategy, brand development, value creation, innovation and partnerships in a variety of industries. In addition to her roles within two different promotional products suppliers, she has also worked with well-known brands developing advertising campaigns and marketing strategies. She previously served as an at-large director on the PPAI Board from 2022 to 2024 and prior to that, the PPAI Strategic Foresight and Promotional Products Education Foundation committees. A versatile leader who is experienced leading through successful change transformations, including rebranding and acquisitions, she’s keenly focused on stakeholder engagement with a collaborative approach.
