Grassroots Connect
November 7-10, 2022

Kansas City Convention Center
Kansas City, MO

FALL 2022 Timeline

June

Contracts Sent


July

Contracts Due


August

Booth Layouts Submitted

Plan Travel and Accommodations


September

Booth Layouts Reviewed

Sponsorships Approved

Final schedules released


October

Booth Layouts Final

Advanced Warehouse Opens


November

November 6

  • Retailer Education

  • Exhibitor Move In 8am-6pm

November 7-10

  • Connect Show

  • Lunch & Learn Sessions


  • EXHIBITOR OVERVIEW

INVITATION

    • In order to maintain a curated show experience, all exhibitors are Grassroots vendor partners or invited brands.

CONTRACT

SELECTING BOOTH SIZE & CONFIGURATION

    • When selecting your booth size, allocate meeting spaces to host maximum amount of appointments scheduled simultaneously. Be sure to allow for personal comfort and distancing and for presentation flow.

SCHEDULING AND APPOINTMENTS

    • Connect is a show designed for efficiency and productivity. Once the final contracts have been received, a confirmed list of vendors is sent to the participating retailers. Utilizing an online scheduling tool, retailers select the vendors they would like appointments with.

    • When completing your contract, please make note of the CATEGORIES you are offering and the recommended duration of APPOINTMENTS. These selections will inform the design, # of meeting spaces and layout of your booth.

REGISTRATION:

    • Hotel rooming blocks close 10/20/2022

    • Independent sales reps- $25 each until 10/20/22, after 10/20/22 fee is $50.

    • Exhibitor attendees- $175 each until 10/20/2022, after 10/20/22 fee is $200.


The registration fee covers show entrance, badge, appointment scheduling, lunches, snacks, & happy hours for all attendees. The fee also covers the Grassroots Member gathering for Vendor Partners and their reps.

Please contact Rachel Paar for any questions regarding registration.