The SAGE Show Virtual, produced by SAGE and PPAI, is proving popular with industry distributors. The industry’s first interactive, nationwide, virtual trade-show experience will be held on Tuesday, August 18, from 10 am to 4 pm CT, and has already surpassed 2,500 distributor registrations.

The SAGE Show Virtual is taking the place of Addison, Texas-based SAGE’s long-running trade show that was scheduled to be held in August in Irving, Texas. SAGE is a provider of information, marketing and business management solutions to the promotional products industry and is PPAI’s technology partner.

The show utilizes new technology from SAGE developed to create an interactive experience tailored specifically to the promotional products industry. It enables distributors to visit virtual booths and discover thousands of promotional products from industry suppliers. Distributors can also use the live chat platform to connect with exhibitors in real time, and access product pavilions to explore the hottest product trends. Networking lounges will allow attendees to mingle, discuss hot topics and catch up with one another, while suppliers will be posting specials that are only available to SAGE Show attendees.

SAGE, PPAI and industry suppliers are also providing on-demand, professional education sessions dedicated to exploring cutting-edge technology, improving sales and marketing skills, and promoting growth for industry professionals. These educational sessions will be available for CAS and MAS credits.

SAGE Show Virtual exhibitors can easily set up virtual booths, pulling product information directly from the SAGE database. There will be multiple booth options available, so suppliers can choose the booth that best fits their business structure and product line. Sponsorship opportunities are also available to increase visibility during the show.

All distributors are invited to attend for free. To register to attend, sign up for exhibit space or for more information, visit www.sageshow.com.