Returning Oct. 28-29, 2026

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

DISTRIBUTOR & CLIENT REGISTRATION

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

SCHEDULE:*

October 28, 2026

Exhibitor Move-In and Setup (TBD)

Pre-Show Welcome Reception (TBD)

October 29, 2026

7:00am - 10:00 Exhibitor Move-in & Set up

9:00am -10:00am Breakfast Seminar

10:30am - 2:00pm - Show Floor Open

*Schedule subject to change all Exhibitors and registered attendees will be notified of any changes that might affect them. 

VENUE:

Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561 (map it)

WHO CAN ATTEND:

This show is open to qualified distributors and their clients. Distributors who are not current members of SPPA must be able to provide one of the following – PPAI number, ASI number, SAGE number, UPIC, five invoices from promotional products suppliers, or proof of membership in another Regional Association. If you have any questions or concerns about meeting these qualifications, please call our office at 205-588-8004. 

Suppliers who are not exhibiting and children under the age of 14 cannot attend this show.  

Seminar:

Current Looks: Trends Making Waves in the Apparel Sector

With more than 25 years of experience in the apparel industry, Christopher Yaw brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as Vice President of Sales for Antigua Apparel. His extensive background in corporate and promotional apparel, along with his work helping distributors and organizations build branded apparel programs that connect with audiences and deliver impact, gives him a front-row view of the styles, innovations, and market shifts influencing the industry.

In this session, Chris will draw on his experience with product innovation, industry trends, and evolving consumer preferences to explore what is gaining momentum across the apparel sector and offer a glimpse of what may be on the horizon. Distributors will leave with a sharper understanding of today’s apparel landscape, along with fresh ideas they can use to guide client conversations, develop stronger recommendations, and identify new sales opportunities.

Key Takeaways

Attendees will leave with:

• A clearer understanding of the apparel trends currently gaining momentum.
• Insight into how evolving consumer preferences are influencing branded apparel.
• Fresh ideas for turning market trends into stronger client recommendations.
• Strategies for developing apparel programs that stand out, connect with audiences, and create new sales opportunities.

COST:

SPPA Distributor members can attend the show at no charge and invite clients at no charge.

Non-Member Distributors can attend the show for $25 per person and invite clients. They will be charged $20 for every client who attends the show. Distributors will be invoiced post show for each client who attends.

Members of any Regional Association can attend at the SPPA member pricing. 

HOTEL:

This year our host hotel will be the newly renovated Perdido Beach Resort, in Orange Beach, AL. 

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM

• Valet parking is now $25.00 plus tax per day.  Self-parking remains complimentary.
• Special requests and requests for uncontracted pre and post nights will need to be made by calling in. 
• Call-in reservations will be routed off-property to Marriott Central Reservations at # 800-634-8001.
• • When attendees call in, they should identify themselves with the new group code SP1 or the group name.  It is best to use the code.

• If attendees have issues, please let us know and our onsite group agents can assist.  Your assigned agent this year is Marie Linebaugh.  Her direct contact details are below for your use as the planner (not to be distributed to the group as a whole). mlinebaugh@perdidobeachresort.com  (251) 981-9811, ext. 170

PARKING:

Self parking is complimentary.
Valet is available for $25 (+tax) per day