IT'S QUITE SIMPLE. YOU COME HERE.  YOU LEAVE MOTIVATED, INSPIRED AND SMARTER!

Phoenix, Arizona - August 8-12, 2019

The Schedule (Subject to Change)

Our schedule is subject to change but this will give you a general idea of what we're doing and when! Stay through Monday afternoon!

The Classes

See our current list of classes but please know they are tentative and incomplete as we continue to add classes from now until May.

The Activities

Design Competition, Sunday Evening Dinner, The Rockin' Design Challenge and more!  
​We like to have fun, too!

M E N T O R  &  M E N T E E 

Support Each Other

Are you new to the convention and a little nervous?  When you register, ask for a mentor!  And if you're experienced at coming to the convention, be a mentor.  We want everyone to be comfortable, excited and ready to engage with our community. 

Arrive Thursday Morning, Leave Monday Afternoon

The Renaissance Hotel
Glendale, Arizona

The gorgeous Renaissance Hotel is located next to the 
Westgate Entertainment District.  Shops, restaurants
​and entertainment are available for your pleasure!

Phoenix Sky Harbor ​International Airport

The airport is about 25-30 minutes from The
​Renaissance Hotel or a short Uber ride.  

​Parking at the hotel is $10 per day.

Little Tips to Know

New Mentor/Mentee Program

If you're new to the convention, we have a Mentor/Mentee program giving you the comfort of knowing someone before you even arrive.  Your mentor will explain how the convention works, what to wear, bring and all of the other details to make your first convention the very best!  When you buy your ticket, ask for a mentor.

Bringing the Whole Team?

Contact us for a group discount if you're bringing more than 2 people to the convention.  We're happy to provide a group discount on convention tickets and the hotel offers a discount on the rooms.  Simply email us at info@giftbasketassociation.com.

Forward Looking Education

If you're looking for the most current and forward looking education, look no further than the National Gift Basket Convention hosted by Debbie Quintana in Arizona.  As an expert industry coach, Debbie studies the latest trends in design, sales, marketing and technology to truly bring you the latest.

THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019
2-4pm Visit Client Services any time after 2pm to pick up your welcome gift (bring your badge) 
6pm Newbie Chat with LeAnn Fanning-Medard in Main Meeting Room (Solano)
6pm Gentlemen's Happy Hour with Alex Quintana in Ray's Bar
7:30pm Taste of Your Town in Main Meeting Room (Solano)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019
7:30am Doors to main meeting room open
8am Good Morning with Debbie Q.​
12pm Break for Extended Lunch
1:30pm Afternoon Classes in Solano
​4:30-6pm Tradeshow Sneak Peak

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019
6am Yoga by the Pool with Deb Condo
​7am Doors to main meeting room open - Show Your Style Competition Entries
8am Good Morning with Debbie Q.​
9am Tradeshow, Show Your Style Voting
1-5pm Afternoon Breakouts in Solano & Downstairs
​8pm The Rockin' Design Challenge

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019
7am Wake Up with Shelia Horvath & Claudia Johnson
8am Good Morning with Debbie Q.​
9am Tradeshow, Headshots
1-5pm Afternoon Breakouts Downstairs
6:30pm Sunday Night Celebration Dinner & Awards

MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019
9-11am Post Convention Accelerator & Gift Marketing Alliance Warehouse Tour (transportation NOT provided but it's a quick Uber ride!)

T E S T I M O N I A L S

Happy People

"The National Gift Basket Convention was outstanding and just what I needed
to jump start my business and strategy. Such a wealth of experts and information.
​Debbie is an amazing host and paid attention to every detail to make this a huge success.
​Hands down the BEST convention I have ever been to!"

Virginia Tomic