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 7, 2026

  • 6-8 p.m. | Grassroots Member Retailer Welcome Reception* at Loews Hotel

Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Day 0)

  • Retailer Education Day at Loews Hotel

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

    • 8-11 a.m. | Member Only Education* in City Beautiful Ballroom

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

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

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

  • 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 Kansas City Convention Center

Monday, November 9, 2026 (Day 1)
Theme Day: TBD

  • 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

  • 6-7 p.m. | Connect Happy Hour at Kansas City Convention Center

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (Day 2)
Theme Day: Shop Shirt Day

  • 7-7:50 a.m. | Grassroots Vendor Partner Meeting & Breakfast

  • 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

  • 6-7 p.m. | Show Floor Open House at Kansas City Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D&E

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Day 3)
Theme Day: TBD

  • 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 12, 2026 (Day 4)
Theme Day: TBD

  • 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

*Access included with Grassroots Member Retailer name badges.

^Access included with Grassroots Member Retailer and Guest Retailer name badges.