Facilisgroup Brings Together More Than 600 Industry Professionals at 2026 Facilisgroup Summit, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Community, Education, and Distributor Growth
More than 600 Distributor Partners, Preferred Supplier representatives, and industry professionals gathered in Chicago from July 12-15 for the 2026 Facilisgroup Summit, where innovative technology, education, supplier collaboration, and community came together to help Distributor Partners build stronger businesses.
Held annually, the Summit reflects Facilisgroup’s belief that sustainable growth is driven by the combination of cutting-edge technology, trusted supplier partnerships, professional development, and a connected community. By bringing those elements together in one place, the event equips Distributor Partners with the ideas, relationships, and strategies they need to accelerate growth and prepare for what’s next.
While the Summit included the announcement of several new Syncore innovations, including Facilisgroup’s AI vision, enhanced product search experience, and achievement of SOC 2 Type II compliance, the week showcased how technology, education, supplier collaboration, and community work together to help Distributor Partners grow.
Over three days, attendees explored the industry’s biggest opportunities and challenges through executive presentations, hands-on workshops, peer collaboration, product innovation sessions, supplier engagement, and networking experiences designed to strengthen businesses long after the event concluded. Programming focused on leadership, sales excellence, talent development, profitability, client experience, artificial intelligence, and the future of the promotional products industry.
Among the highlights:
More than 600 attendees, representing Distributor Partners, Preferred Suppliers, and strategic industry partners from across North America.
Amplifi Honors, celebrating alumni of Facilisgroup’s flagship professional development program and recognizing individuals who have embraced continuous learning as a catalyst for long-term success.
Expanded investment in sales education, including the debut of From Prospect to Close: The Ultimate Sales Arena, an immersive learning experience led by Facilisgroup’s Director of Professional Development, Terri Harland, and industry experts that focused on every stage of the sales journey.
Supplier Spotlight Awards, recognizing three Preferred Suppliers whose innovation, partnership, and commitment continue to strengthen the Facilisgroup community. Spector & Co. received the Innovation Award for pushing the boundaries of creativity and product innovation; Parvaneh Frilot of SanMar was honored with the Community Champion Award for her outstanding dedication to supporting Facilisgroup and fostering stronger relationships across the community; and LBU Inc. earned the Breakout Supplier Award for its exceptional growth, partnership, and impact within the Facilisgroup community.
A reimagined Supplier Showcase, bringing together more than 80 Preferred Suppliers in a redesigned environment centered on strategic conversations, collaboration, and business growth rather than traditional trade show interactions.
emPOWER, featuring bestselling author and former Fortune 500 executive Fran Hauser, continued Facilisgroup’s investment in developing confident, authentic leaders by creating space for meaningful conversations around career growth, leadership, and connection.
Industry-leading perspectives from respected voices across the promotional products landscape. Speakers included Drew Holmgreen, President & CEO of PPAI; James Armijo, CEO of Inktavo; Ashish Mittal, CEO of ASI; Mark Gammon, SVP of Sales at PCNA; Jonathan Isaacson, Chairman of Gemline; and Heather Smartt, CEO & Global Head of Goldstar, alongside Facilisgroup executives and Distributor Partner leaders, delivering practical insights on leadership, innovation, growth, and the future of the
industry.
Signature community experiences, including curated small group dinners, welcome receptions, and the Skyline Social event at Offshore Rooftop overlooking Lake Michigan, created opportunities for relationships to develop beyond the classroom and conference floor.
For two decades, Facilisgroup has built its business around a simple belief: the strongest Distributor Partners succeed when innovative technology is paired with meaningful relationships, trusted supplier partnerships, and a community committed to helping one another grow.
The 2026 Partner Summit brought that philosophy to life, connecting hundreds of professionals around a shared commitment to learning, collaboration, innovation, and the future of the promotional products industry.
