Emerging Leaders

The Emerging Leaders event is a distinctive hosted-buyer experience designed for distributors who generate $1 million or more in annual sales. This exclusive four-day event offers a unique format that emphasizes building new relationships with top-tier suppliers through private, one-on-one meetings and informal networking opportunities. Distributors who qualify for this event can attend at no cost, with ASI covering all travel expenses, accommodations, meals, and drinks throughout the event. Participants will engage in private meetings with every attending supplier, ensuring that they connect individually and efficiently over the course of 3.5 days.The schedule is meticulously designed to maximize productivity, featuring a blend of private consultations and networking events. Attendees will receive a binder containing supplier profiles and meeting schedules upon arrival, which will facilitate their interaction with suppliers. Each meeting lasts 20 minutes, with breaks incorporated to allow for communication with their home offices. This arrangement ensures that distributors can maintain their business operations while focusing on the opportunities presented at the event. The goal is to foster valuable partnerships that extend beyond the event itself, with distributors leaving with insights into new products and strategies tailored to their specific needs. The intimate nature of the Emerging Leaders event, combined with the high-quality services provided, creates an unparalleled environment for personal and professional growth in the promotional products industry.