The Next Generation of Promo Starts Here.
A community for emerging professionals, fresh perspectives, new connections, and future leaders in the promotional products industry.
What is PPAS Young Professionals?
A place to connect, learn, grow, and get involved.
PPAS Young Professionals was created for individuals who are newer to the promotional products industry or growing within it. Whether you are a distributor, supplier, decorator, service provider, recent graduate, or simply early in your promo journey, this group is designed to help you build relationships, share ideas, and feel more connected to the industry.
Real Connections
Meet people who understand the promo world and want to build their network in a more approachable way.
Fresh Ideas
Share perspectives, learn from others, and get exposed to ideas that help you grow faster in the industry.
Future Growth
Find opportunities for education, mentorship, leadership, and deeper involvement with your regional community.
Who should join?
If you are building your career in promo, this is for you.
This group is inclusive, welcoming, and open to professionals across the promotional products industry. You do not have to have it all figured out. You just have to be open to connecting, learning, and being part of what comes next.
Upcoming Event
First Connect Session
Get in on the ground floor of the PPAS Young Professionals Group. Join us for a casual virtual meet-up designed to introduce the group, spark conversations, and help you connect with other professionals in the promo industry.
First 25 attendees get this Waterbox speaker.
Sign up, attend the First Connect Session, and be one of the first to receive the launch giveaway.
The vibe
Professional development without the stiff networking energy.
We are building a community that feels approachable, collaborative, supportive, and fun to be part of. Expect casual conversations, practical takeaways, industry connections, and opportunities to help shape what this group becomes.
Monthly Connection
Stay connected through regular virtual meet-ups and future in-person opportunities tied to PPAS events.
Conversation-Driven
Breakouts, introductions, peer discussion, and real-life promo topics that make it easier to participate.
Built by the Group
This is the beginning. Early participants will help shape future topics, communication channels, and meet-up formats.
Launch Sponsor
Thank you to HPG.
PPAS Young Professionals is grateful to HPG for supporting the launch of this new community and helping us create a memorable first experience for attendees.
Quick Questions
Good to know before you join.
Do I have to be a certain age to participate?
No. This group is designed for young professionals, emerging leaders, and individuals who are newer to the industry or growing their careers. All are welcome.
Can suppliers and distributors both participate?
Yes. The group is designed to bring people together across the promo industry, including suppliers, distributors, decorators, service providers, and other industry professionals.
What happens during the First Connect Session?
We will introduce the group, share a quick overview of PPAS, hear from our sponsor, make introductions, and use casual conversation prompts or breakouts to help people connect.
How often will the group meet?
The current plan is to host regular monthly connection opportunities, with additional ways to plug in around PPAS events.
Do I need to be a PPAS member?
PPAS members are encouraged to participate and invite emerging professionals from their teams. If you are interested but unsure where you fit, register for the First Connect Session and join the conversation.
Get in on the ground floor
This is your promo community.
Join the first conversation and help shape what PPAS Young Professionals becomes.