September 9 – 11, 2024, International Centre Hall 1, 6900 Airport Road, Toronto
PPPC’s National Convention (NATCON) is the Canadian promotional products industry’s biggest event of the year!
Showcase and view new promotional products at the BIGGEST two-day annual event in Canada for the promotional products community that offers professional development, networking, and tradeshow with industry leaders from coast to coast all in one place.
Get connected at PPPC’s 66th annual National Conference (NATCON). It is Canada’s largest promotional product trade show offering suppliers, MLRs, distributors, and their clients the unique opportunity to network in one central location over two-days. NATCON also offers professional development sessions, networking events and the annual PPPC Awards and Networking After-Party.
This year’s exciting new theme for NATCON 2024 is Promoting a Better Tomorrow. Environmental. Social. Governance.
Event Schedule
Monday, September 9
| Supplier Sip & See Tours – Exclusive to PPPC distributor members only ($25 + HST). This tour enables distributors to go behind the scenes and visit three PPPC supplier offices/operations in the GTA. Bus included to and from NATCON host hotel (Hilton) and light packaged lunch. Parking not included for local members. | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| EXHIBITOR MOVE IN, International Centre (IC) Hall 1 | Noon – 7:00 PM |
| Exhibitor Registration at the International Centre (IC) Hall 1 Foyer | Noon – 5:00 PM |
| PPPC & Promo Kitchen Networking Event (Pre-registration Required) Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel Lobby bar | 8:00 PM – 10:00PM |
Tuesday, September 10
| Coffee & Conversations: Sustainability Framework Masterclass Facilitated by Heidi Reimer-Epp (Botanical PaperWorks, PPPC Past Chair), International Centre (IC) Conference Centre Orion A | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
| Registration at the International Centre (IC) Hall 1 Foyer | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM |
| TRADE SHOW – DAY 1 The International Centre – Hall 1 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Pre-Awards Cocktail Reception, 2024 PPPC Awards Ceremony & Networking After Party (directly following awards ceremony) The Vue and Royal Woodbine Golf Club’s Clubhouse Event Space- 195 Galaxy Blvd, Etobicoke, ON | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Wednesday, September 11
| Registration at the International Centre (IC) Hall 1 Foyer | 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM |
| TRADE SHOW – DAY 2 The International Centre – Hall 1 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Distributor Client Day | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| EXHIBITOR MOVE OUT, International Centre (IC) Hall 1 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Floor Plan
Hotel
Hilton Toronto
Airport 5875 Airport Rd,
Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1
SOLD OUT
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport
3311 Caroga Drive Mississauga,
ON L4V 1A3
Bus Schedule
Distributors
Register today for NATCON, the Canadian promotional product industry’s biggest event of the year!
*Along with Registering for NATCON – please also pre-register for the following ‘add-on’ events as part of your NATCON Registration. Already registered for NATCON then email info@pppc.ca to have any of the ‘add-on’ events added to your existing registration.
- NATCON 2024 Supplier Sip & See Tours *NOW SOLD OUT* — Featuring four supplier stops including Trimark Sportswear, Debco | HPG, Cutter & Buck Canada & Fiel – Fairdeal Import & Export Ltd. An exclusive opportunity for our distributor members to visit four supplier member facilities on September 9, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and get an insider’s look at their day-to-day operations, meet staff and enjoy a delicious ‘sip’ along the way. Those confirmed for the tour will receive a boxed lunch (with a vegetarian option) and enjoy a free round-trip shuttle to and from the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel (NATCON Host Hotel). For our local members – please remember the cost of parking at the Hilton is not included in the cost of attending the tour.
*An add-on event to your NATCON 2024 registration* - PPPC x PromoKitchen The Perfect Pairing Mixer — September 9, 2024 | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the Mosaic Lounge at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel. Join the Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC) x PromoKitchen (PK) on the eve of NATCON 2024 for The Perfect Pairing Mixer. Happening at the Mosaic Bar & Lounge at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel (NATCON host hotel) on September 9, 2024, at 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The Mixer provides the perfect opportunity for industry promo pros and special guests to come together to toast the newly formed partnership, network and learn more about the PK mentorship program and to have some pre-NATCON fun! *Pre-registration is required to attend the Mixer, and the first 50 guests will receive one complimentary drink courtesy of the PPPC. After that, a cash bar and light snacks will be available. A PK member will be onsite at the Mixer to accept any contributions to help support and elevate the PK Mentorship Program. The PK Mentorship Program is comprised of all volunteers (501c3) from throughout our industry and is a US non-profit organization (46-5227901) based on three pillars: education, mentorship, and community.
*Pre-Registration Link (NOT an add-on event to your NATCON registration). - Coffee & Conversations: Sustainability Framework Masterclass facilitated by Heidi Reimer-Epp (CEO, Botanical PaperWorks, PPPC past-Chair) – an interactive educational session happening September 10 at 8:30 am till 9:30 am at the International Centre and before the NATCON tradeshow officially kicks off. The session will provide practical and hands-on learning on how to build your sustainability framework to help start or move your sustainability journey forward with confidence.
*An add-on event to your NATCON 2024 registration* - 2024 PPPC Awards Ceremony & After-Party – Join us for the 2024 PPPC Awards Ceremony and After-Party where we’ll be announcing live the winners of our Product Awards, Specialty Awards (Hall of Fame, Humanitarian and Momentum Awards) and Member-Voted “of the Year” Awards. We can’t wait to recognize our industry’s top achievers and celebrate their success. Happening at the Clubhouse & Vue venues at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club (195 Galaxy Blvd, Etobicoke) on September 10, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm including Pre-Awards Cocktail Reception (Clubhouse Patio), Awards Ceremony (Clubhouse), Networking After-Party (Vue). A shuttle will be available to and from the NATCON 2024 host hotel (Hilton) to the Awards venue from 5:45 pm – 11:15 pm. Free member event – exclusive to members-only and registration is required. If you have already registered for NATCON 2024 then email info@pppc.ca with the email subject line: PPPC Awards: Registering to confirm your attendance by August 12, 2024.
*An add-on event to your NATCON 2024 registration*
Why Attend NATCON 2024?
- NATCON 2024 features over 100 suppliers in more than 180 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.
- 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 for 2024 to inspire and help them plan for upcoming events and campaigns.
- 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.
- 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
Register today including your staff and the MLRs working in your booth during NATCON 2024.
MLR’s are responsible for registering themselves for working in their Supplier’s booth.
Why Exhibit at NATCON 2024?
- No other promotional products industry event in Canada draws more distributor attendees and their clients! Over 75% of distributors surveyed from NATCON 2022 placed a high value on attending NATCON.
- NATCON 2024 brings together more than 1,100 distributor attendees from over 400+ companies during its two-day tradeshow where suppliers can connect, innovate, and succeed.
- An estimated 1,000 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 2024. Great opportunity for exhibitors!
- 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.
- Opportunity to stand-out among the pack and increase your exposure through our many Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities.
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