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, Stillwell Private Dining Room

Sunday, November 10, 2024 (Day 0)

  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Retailer Education Day** at Loews Hotel, City Beautiful Ballroom E

  • 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 A/B/D

    • 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 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 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, 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 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, 3501 Ballroom

  • 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

  • 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.