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 9, 2024
6-8 p.m. | Grassroots Member Retailer Welcome Reception* at Loews Hotel
Sunday, November 10, 2024 (Day 0)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Retailer Education Day** at Loews Hotel, City Beautiful Ballroom
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Connect Vendor load in at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
4-7 p.m. | Discovery Marketplace at Loews Hotel, City Beautiful Ballroom
4-5 p.m. Discovery Marketplace open exclusively to retailers
5-7 p.m. Discovery Marketplace open to retailers, exhibiting Connect brands, and sales reps.
Monday, November 11, 2024 (Day 1)
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at
12-1 p.m. | Lunch at Kansas City Convention Center
Vendor Partner Luncheon
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
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (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
Women’s Luncheon
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 13, 2024 (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
1-6 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E
Thursday, November 14, 2024 (Day 4)
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Connect Appointments & Business Meetings 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.