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The hardest part of sales is finding buyers. We’ve already done that part for you 👀
 
At Connect Marketplace, every hosted buyer is actively sourcing venues and vendors. Not “thinking about it.” Not “researching options.” Actually buying.
 
These are the people behind millions in event spend... and they’re all in one place.
 
Some sales cycles take quarters. These conversations take days.
 
So... ready to spend less time prospecting and more time closing?

👉 Register at the link in bio to meet buyers who are ready to do business.
 
August 24-26, 2026 | Tampa Bay, FL
 

Swipe for an exclusive first look 🚨
 
Designed as the heartbeat of the event, it’s where experiences unfold, connections happen organically, and unexpected discoveries await around every corner... literally.
 
Not everything can be captured on an agenda. Some things are meant to be explored 👀

Register at the link in bio and run the room.
 

This is your sign to secure your space.

Claim your spot before “almost gone” becomes “sold out.” What’s left won’t last. Because the “best in the business” tend to have one thing in common...

They’re at Connect Marketplace.

New Benefit for Early Registrants at Connect Marketplace 2026 🚨

We’re introducing Priority Appointment Portal Access, giving attendees who register by June 30, 2026 exclusive early access to the Appointment Portal and the first opportunity to request meetings with confirmed Hosted Buyers before scheduling opens to the broader attendee community.

By rewarding early commitment, Connect Marketplace keeps the focus where it belongs: meaningful connections and measurable results.

📅 Register by June 30 to secure Priority Appointment Portal Access and maximize your event experience.

Get the details at the link in bio.

What if you could accomplish months of event sourcing in just three days? 💭
 
That’s exactly what the Connect Marketplace Hosted Buyer Experience is designed to do.
 
✔️ Personalized 1-on-1 meetings with suppliers matched to your event goals
✔️ Flights and hotel accommodations covered for qualified buyers
✔️ 15+ hours of educational content and CMP credit opportunities
✔️ Exclusive networking events, receptions, and entertainment (IYKYK)
✔️ Access to top destinations, venues, and event partners... all under one roof
 
This isn’t about sitting in meetings all day. It’s about making smarter connections, discovering new solutions, expanding your network, and leaving with real momentum.
 
Join us with and see how we invest in you, when you invest your time.
 
10 minutes. One application. Start now at the 🔗 in bio.
 

If you drive events, this is where you belong 🔥
 
The industry’s biggest names keep showing up to Connect Marketplace for one reason: access.
 
No gatekeepers. No wasted conversations. Just high-value 1-on-1 meetings with the people who move the industry forward.
 
Top CVBs. Leading hotels. Standout venues. Recognized brands.
 
Coincidence? We don’t think so.
 
🗓️ 24–26 August 2026
📍 Tampa Bay, FL
 
Comment “TAMPA” to join the people everyone else is trying to meet.