Grassroots Connect
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Unless otherwise noted, events are open to all attendees and brand representatives.
Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
6-8 p.m. | Grassroots Member Retailer Welcome Reception*
Sunday, November 2, 2025 (Day 0)
Retailer Education Day** at Loews Hotel
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Connect Vendor load in at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
Discovery Marketplace at Loews Hotel
Monday, November 3, 2025 (Day 1)
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
12-1 p.m. | Lunch at Kansas City Convention Center, 3501 Ballroom
Vendor Partner Luncheon, 3501 B/D
1-6 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
6-7 p.m. | Connect Super Happy Hour at Kansas City Convention Center, Grand Ballroom C/D & Patio
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Day 2)
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
12-1 p.m. | Lunch at Kansas City Convention Center, 3501 Ballroom
Women’s Luncheon, 3501 B/D
1-6 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
6-7 p.m. | Show Floor Open House at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (Day 3)
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
12-1 p.m. | Lunch at Kansas City Convention Center, 3501 Ballroom
1-6 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
Thursday, November 6, 2025 (Day 4)
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
12-1 p.m. | Box lunches available first come, first served at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
1-8 p.m. | Connect Vendor load out at Kansas City Convention Center
*Included with Grassroots Member Retailer name badges.
**More specifics to come on exactly which meetings are open to Grassroots Member Retailers and Guest Retailers.