# Annual Gathering

- Dates: August 2026
- Location: The Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, United States
- Address: 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, United States
- Organiser: Clarion US
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Gathering is an exclusive, appointment-based event for the east coast's top gift and souvenir retailers. It focuses on buying, appointments, and networking with industry-leading suppliers. Attendance is limited to professional buyers responsible for purchasing or evaluating merchandise with annual sales of $1M or more.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://thegatheringevent.com/)
- [Agenda](https://thegatheringevent.com/schedule)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Sponsors and partners

- 29Tonight Co
- Zizo USA Inc
- A&F Souvenir
- ACE USA & Amusemints
- American Gift Corp
- American Paper & Plastic
- Art For The Young At Heart
- Art Studio/CPI
- ASOBU
- Beacon Design
- Brief Insanity
- Bucket Wonders, LLC
- Capsco, Inc
- Capsmith Inc
- Charles Products
- Charming Shark Tropical Accessories, Inc

## Where to stay

- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown**: 350 m from the venue, 191 East Pine Street, Orlando, 32801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mcodtes-embassy-suites-orlando-downtown/)
- **Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection**: 380 m from the venue
- **AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown**: 410 m from the venue, 333 South Garland Avenue, Orlando, 32801
- **Aloft Orlando Downtown**: 620 m from the venue
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 680 m from the venue, 401 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, 32801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mconmht-home2-suites-orlando-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 407-648-4171
- **Home2 Suites**: 680 m from the venue, 401 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, 32801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mconmht-home2-suites-orlando-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1-407-839-3331
- **Marriott Orlando Downtown**: 740 m from the venue
- **The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne**: 810 m from the venue, 211 Lucerne Circle North, Orlando

## What people are saying

- [2026 Annual Gathering: 60-Second Recap - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ49jyar_6Y)
  - A quick look at how God moved at the 2026 Annual Gathering.

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/annual-gathering-orlando/