POPAI sponsors a variety of education events and programs – for the entire industry and individual niches within it – to educate the masses and unite producers, retailers and brand marketers. From the flagship MarketSmart to the SF POP Show, POPAI works year round to grow and shape the future of marketing at retail. Among our various educational programs and events are:

	MarketSmart - A productive blend of strategic thinking, real education, and celebration guaranteed to inspire you and your team. >>Learn More
	GlobalShop – The world’s largest annual retail design and at-retail marketing show, offering an innovative conference program. As part of the overarching theme attendees have an opportunity to use the knowledge gained from the conference and put those insights into action on the expo floor where hundreds of exhibitors showcase their newest products and services. POPAI is the proud sponsor of GlobalShop’s At Retail Marketplace and Digital Store Pavilions. >>Learn More
	DesignTrends – A unique one day program created with the creative professional in mind. Design Trends is much more than simply educating participants about the cutting edge trends taking the creative community by storm; it’s about interacting with both your creative peers and real world examples of marketing at retails best. >>Learn More
	POPAI U Master’s Program – POPAI U Master’s Program is an intensive learning opportunity designed for experienced and highly accomplished members of our global marketing at retail community seeking personal career advancement and professional recognition. This two day curriculum is designed to help attendees advance their education and build a community of colleagues to call upon as a lifetime resource. >>Learn More
	Breakthrough Thinking Series - The ultimate destination for marketing at retail professionals who want to stay updated on up-to-the-minute trends, research, and strategies on a range of topics — both niche and broad — that are transforming the at retail environment.  Designed to be fresh and brazen, POPAI’s Breakthrough Thinking Series will push your thinking to the next level. >>Learn More
	SF POP Show – The SF POP Show is the only show dedicated to honoring point-of-purchase (POP)on the West Coast. The day-long event features The San Francisco POP Show Awards, which include a competition, showcase and awards ceremony featuring the most creative and dynamic POP and packaging executions sold, produced or marketed on the West Coast. Learn More >>