NATCON 2026
September 15 – 17, 2026
International Centre, Hall 1
6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8
INNOVATE. CONNECT. SUCCEED
Innovate
Discover and explore in one central and convenient spot the industry’s latest promo products, services, and innovations.
Connect
Make meaningful connections and effectively grow your network with leading promo pros and decision-makers.
Succeed
Elevate your business, explore and lock-in new business opportunities, and continue to thrive.
PPPC’s National Convention (NATCON) is the Canadian promotional products industry’s biggest event of the year!
NATCON 2026 Schedule
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
| Sep 15 Tue | 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM |
Supplier Sip & See Tour featuring: Delite For Distributor Members Only |
Pick-up and Drop-off via shuttle at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel (Host Hotel) |
| 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In | International Centre (IC) Hall 1 |
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| 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Exhibitor Registration | Foyer – International Centre (IC) Hall 1 | |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Opening Night Reception at Lone Star Texas Grill, 930 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5G1 For Members/Non-members |
$5 Registration Fee with all proceeds being donated to Food Banks Canada Lone Star Texan Grill, 930 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON |
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| Sep 16 Wed | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Registration | Foyer – International Centre (IC) Hall 1 |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Special Announcement! PPPC Rebrand. Trust us – you’ll want to be there! | International Centre (IC), Hall 1 Mezzanine | |
| 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | TRADE SHOW – DAY 1 | International Centre (IC) Hall 1 |
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| 6:00 PM |
Pre-Awards Cocktail Reception Free Member Only Event |
Hilton Airport Hotel – Mississauga Ballroom | |
| 7:15 PM |
PPPC Awards Ceremony Free Member Only Event |
Hilton Airport Hotel – Mississauga Ballroom | |
| 9:15 – 11:30 PM |
PPPC Awards Networking After-Party with live entertainment Free Member Only Event |
Hilton Airport Hotel – Mississauga Ballroom | |
| Sep 17 Thu | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Registration | Foyer – International Centre (IC) Hall 1 |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am |
Coffee & Conversations: Kick off the final day of NATCON with one last chance to connect! Grab a muffin and your favourite barista-made coffee – from lattes and cappuccinos to iced coffee – and mix and mingle with the PPPC Board and Head Office team. No agenda, just great coffee, conversation, and connection before the day gets underway. |
International Centre, Hall 1 Mezzanine | |
| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | TRADE SHOW – DAY 2 | International Centre (IC) Hall 1 |
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| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Distributor Client Day | International Centre (IC) Conference Centre | |
| 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-Out | International Centre (IC) Hall 1 |
*Schedule subject to change. All events require pre-registration as an add-on to your NATCON registration.
What is NATCON 2026?
NATCON 2026 is celebrating its 68th year as Canada’s premier promotional trade show offering suppliers, MLRs, distributors, and their clients the unique opportunity to successfully network in one central location over two-days. NATCON also offers professional development sessions, supplier tours, networking events and the 45th annual PPPC Awards and Networking After-Party.
The two-day trade show connects suppliers, MLRs, distributors and their top clients in one central and convenient spot to network, share expertise and knowledge, showcase and preview the latest promotional products and trends and do business!
NATCON provides our members with the ability to foster existing connections and to build new ones to grow their networks and continue to innovate and succeed in our industry. It’s the place where our industry meets and thrives through the trade show, professional development, supplier tours, and social activities. Making the trip for many to Toronto – Worth It!
As a membership perk, our distributors have the opportunity to bring their clients on “Client Day” happening on September 17 to showcase their promo prowess to inspire new campaigns and amp up business.
Turn Ideas into Action – Connect, Innovate & Succeed
As Canada’s premier promotional products trade show, we bring together the industry in a fun, high-energy, and cost-effective spot. Here distributors and their clients get to peruse what’s new in promo, preview tends and innovations, all while discovering and exploring new solutions and opportunities. NATCON 2025 is the place to be this fall!
Distributors
Register today and join fellow industry professionals and leaders from across Canada for networking, education, product discovery, and business-building opportunities. Whether you’re looking to strengthen supplier relationships, discover new products, gain fresh insights, or connect with peers, NATCON 2026 is where our industry comes together.
Enhance Your NATCON Experience
When registering, be sure to reserve your spot with these add-on events as part of your NATCON 2026 registration
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- Supplier Sip & See Tours (September 15 | 7:45 am – 4:00 pm | Pick-up & Drop-off: Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites | 5875 Airport Rd., Mississauga). We’re hitting the road again for our annual Supplier Sip & See Tour. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at four of our top Suppliers facilities in the Greater Toronto Area. Featured suppliers: Delite, Justincase, Debco | HPG Brands, and Fiel – Fairdeal Import & Export Ltd. Cost: $56.50 per distributor member (includes HST, boxed Turkey or Vegetarian lunch and roundtrip shuttle). If you are local and parking at the Hilton before boarding the bus, you are responsible for your parking expenses.
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- Opening Night Reception (September 15) – fun and social night on the eve of NATCON 2026. $5 registration fee with all registration proceeds being donated to Food Banks Canada. Distributors – check out our sponsorship package on this page to learn about sponsorship opportunities for this social night! Questions? Contact: info@pppc.ca
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- Special Announcement – PPPC Rebrand (September 16 | 9:30 am) – Trust us! You want to miss this. More details coming soon. Happening at the International Centre, Hall 1, Mezzanine.
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- 2026 PPPC Awards + After-Party (September 16 | 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm | Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites | Mississauga Ballroom) – Free member event! Join us for our biggest social night of the year where we’ll be handing out over 60 awards to our membership to recognize and celebrate their excellence during our live awards ceremony. Prior to the ceremony, enjoy a pre-awards ceremony cocktail reception and post-awards ceremony our afterparty featuring a live act.
Details re: Client Day – happening on September 17, 2026, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm where distributor members (membership perk!) invite and register their clients to come and participate in Canada’s premier branded merchandise trade show. Here’s where ideas are sparked, relationships are strengthened and business is done! Distributors will have received an invite from SAGE to share with their clients to invite and register them for the day. Didn’t receive your email from SAGE? Contact info@pppc.ca
Why Attend NATCON?
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- NATCON features over 120 suppliers in more than 220 booths during its two-day trade show to showcase the promotional product industry’s latest products, innovations, and technologies to inspire you and help you to succeed and impress your clients.
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- Invite your clients for Day Two for “Client Day” to enable them to meet with your top suppliers, MLRs and be among the FIRST in Canada to preview and get up close and personal with the latest promotional products to inspire and help them plan for upcoming events and campaigns.
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- It is our industry’s most highly anticipated and BIGGEST industry event and offers several opportunities to network with top suppliers and industry influencers, connect with fellow members, impress your clients, and do business in one central location in a short time frame.
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- Opportunity to grow your professional network, connect with peers to share experiences and knowledge, professional development, participate in leading-edge education sessions, and discover new trends and the latest and greatest wares in the promotional product industry.
Suppliers
As the promo event of the year for the Canadian industry, NATCON brings together top distributors, decision-makers, and innovators from coast to coast. This is your moment to showcase your latest products and innovations, spark powerful and meaningful connections, and generate leads that last long after the show floor closes. This is the place to be this year to grow your network, do business and continue to thrive!
Toronto is the place to be—vibrant, accessible, and a hub of opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to be where the industry meets, moves, and makes things happen.
Exhibitors
Why Exhibit at NATCON?
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- No other promotional products industry event in Canada draws more distributor attendees and their clients! Over 75% of distributors surveyed from NATCON 2024 placed a high value on attending NATCON.
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- NATCON brings together more than 1,200 distributor attendees from over 430+ companies during its two-day tradeshow where suppliers can connect, innovate, and succeed.
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- An estimated 1,500 clients will also visit the show on Day Two for “Client Day” where distributors bring their top clients to enable them to preview the latest promotional products for 2026. Great opportunity for exhibitors!
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- It is our industry’s most highly anticipated and BIGGEST industry event and offers several opportunities to attract new customers, reconnect with existing ones, and highlight your impressive promotional wares in one central location.
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- Opportunity to stand-out among the pack and increase your exposure through our many Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities.