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October 06, 2026
  1. Exhibit Hall Open
    South Hall
  2. Goody Bag Giveaway
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
    (Available to first 100 buyer companies)
  3. Coffee & Croissants
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  4. Popcorn Social
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  5. Gift Basket Giveaway
    Pick Up Entry Form at Registration
    (Available to buyer companies)
  6. How to use your data on your decision making process
    Connection Corner, Booth #4100
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Daniel Shoemaker
    Daniel Shoemaker, Key Account Representation and Consulting - Feel Good Solutions
    Speaker image for Angela Dalby
    Angela Dalby, VP Marketing, Sales & Creative - Charles Products Inc.
    Speaker image for Kelly Jones
    Kelly Jones, Vice President of Operations - Great Escapes RV Resorts
    Speaker image for Kristin Ely
    Kristin Ely, Executive Editor - Seaside Retailer
    Speaker image for Nick Vieno
    Nick Vieno, Buyer - EG America
  7. Happy Hour
    Impulse Souvenirs, Booth #2731
    (Buyers only)
  8. Gift Basket Giveaway
    Pick Up Entry Form at Registration
    (Available to buyer companies)
  9. Building a high-performing team
    Connection Corner, Booth #4100
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Shannon Sparks
    Shannon Sparks, Director Merchandise Manager - Paradies
    Speaker image for Mary Nickelson
    Mary Nickelson, Director of Attractions - F&B, Retail, Product Development - Mall of America
    Speaker image for Brad Smithling
    Brad Smithling, Sr. Director of Retail Experience and Merchandising - Biltmore House
    Speaker image for Tommy Brown
    Tommy Brown, Retail Manager / Visual Manager - Saint Louis Zoo
  10. Slice, Sip & Celebrate – Cake & Champagne
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  11. ZAG Mixer (Members Only)
    Meeting Room S233
October 07, 2026
  1. MATCH! & New Exhibitor Networking Breakfast
    MATCH! Lounge, Booth #4210
    (By Invitation)
  2. Exhibit Hall Open
    South Hall
  3. Goody Bag Giveaway
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
    (Available to first 100 buyer companies)
  4. Popcorn Social
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  5. Gift Basket Giveaway
    Pick Up Entry Form at Registration
    (Available to buyer companies)
  6. Creating Products with Purpose: Aligning Development to Values-Driven Demand
    Connection Corner, Booth #4100
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Melissa Lew
    Melissa Lew, Owner - Melissa Lew
    Speaker image for Tommy Brown
    Tommy Brown, Retail Manager / Visual Manager - Saint Louis Zoo
    Speaker image for Courtney Todd
    Courtney Todd, VP of Sales - Spirit jersey
    Speaker image for Teresa Inman
    Teresa Inman, National Account Manager - Smith Western
    Speaker image for Kristin Ely
    Kristin Ely, Executive Editor - Seaside Retailer
  7. Sparkling Sips & Savory Bites – Charcuterie & Champagne
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  8. Cookie Social
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  9. Gift Basket Giveaway
    Pick Up Entry Form at Registration
  10. Design upcycling – Make the scene with green!
    Connection Corner, Booth #4100
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tommy Brown
    Tommy Brown, Retail Manager / Visual Manager - Saint Louis Zoo
  11. Happy Hour
    Lone Rock Clothing - Booth #327 & Metal & Wood Signs - Booth #1631
    (Buyers Only)
  12. VIVA 20th ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
    Firefly Tapas Kitchen + Bar
October 08, 2026
  1. Exhibit Hall Open
    South Hall
  2. Coffee & Donuts Social
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  3. Popcorn Social
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  4. Gift Basket Giveaway
    Pick Up Entry Form at Registration
    (Available to buyer companies)
  5. Cookie Social
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  6. Gift Basket Giveaway
    Pick Up Entry Form at Registration
    (Available to buyer companies)
October 09, 2026
  1. Exhibit Hall Open
    South Hall
  2. Popcorn Social
    Connect Buyers Lounge, Booth #3541
  3. Gift Basket Giveaway
    Pick Up Entry Form at Registration
    (Available to buyer companies)