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* at Loews Hotel, Mermaid Meeting Room

Sunday, November 2, 2025 (Day 0)

  • Retailer Education Day at Loews Hotel

    • 7:15-8 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking* in City Beautiful Ballroom E

    • 8-9 a.m. | Membership Meeting* in City Beautiful Ballroom E

    • 9-9:30 a.m. | Shareholder’s Meeting* in City Beautiful Ballroom C

    • 9-10:45 a.m. | Buyer’s Meeting* in City Beautiful Ballroom E

    • 10:45-11 a.m. | Break

    • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Education Breakout Sessions^ in City Beautiful Ballroom C & E

    • 12-1 p.m. | Lunch^ in City Beautiful Ballroom E

    • 1-2 p.m. | Education Breakout Sessions^ in City Beautiful Ballroom C & E

  • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Connect Vendor load in at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E

  • 2-7 p.m. | Discovery Marketplace at Loews Hotel, City Beautiful Ballroom A/B/D

Monday, November 3, 2025 (Day 1)
Theme Day: Après-ski or Sweet Sweater Day

  • 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)
Theme Day: Favorite Brand or Band Tee Day

  • 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)
Theme Day: Crazy Funky Fun Socks Day

  • 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)
Theme Day: Retro or Vintage Gear Day

  • 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.

^Included with Grassroots Member Retailer and Guest Retailer name badges.