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The Next Evolution of Brand Engagement

CultureFest 2026 transforms the traditional trade show model into an innovation lab, uniting a collective of premier partners to architect what's Next in brand engagement.

The branded merch market has moved beyond trinkets to demand strategic assets for engaging merch solutions. Your innovation and quality is the driving force behind this evolution. As our strategic supplier partner, we invite you to demonstrate how your mastery delivers the competitive advantage our clients need to solve critical business challenges.
Data builds the strategy, but your products create the connection. Join us June 4 to fuel what's Next in the industry.
June 4 | 8:30 - 3:00 | Top of the Market, 32 Webster St, Dayton, OH 45402 
Setup Day: June 3 | 12:00 - 5:00
Supplier Dinner: June 3

Why CultureFest?

  • bullseye-arrow Connect with 100+ vetted decision-makers controlling budgets.
  • 'Smart Routes' drive high-intent traffic directly to your station.
  • Get the data early. Use pre-event profile access to map out your strategy, engineer partnerships, and lock in high-value deals.
  • Media Kit: Access to professional photography and video assets for your own marketing.
  • Premium catering in a dedicated upstairs "Reset Zone" for quiet lunches and focused business conversations.
  • Prove your product delivers the competitive advantage clients demand. Enter the first-ever CultureFest Icon Challenge below.
  • Showcase your apparel, hard goods and products in the Official Fashion Show. Submit below!

Secure Your Lab Station

Submit your registration below to trigger your invoice and lock in your placement. Please process via Credit Memo by March 2.

CultureFest Supplier Form
Select Your Lab Space
Power Requirements
Linen Protocol
Content Release

The Lab Experiment

The CultureFest Icon Challenge

Submit what's NEXT by May 20, 2026

The Entry: Submit a flagship product customized with the official CultureFest Brand Kit (download below).

The Vote: Verified buyers voting live.

The Prize: The Chrome Icon. Walk away with the heavy metal and the ultimate industry endorsement.
Access the Blueprints

The Official Brand Kit

Access the design system you need to engineer a winner.
Showcase Your Products in

The Fashion Show

We want your boldest apparel, hard goods, and wearable tech to star in the live fashion show!

Secure Your Lab Station

Space is limited and first-come, first-served. Register below to lock in your placement and trigger your invoice. Please process via Credit Memo by March 2.
CultureFest Supplier Form
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Power Requirements
Linen Protocol
Content Release

The Promo Lab Goes Live In

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