“ Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy ; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom .”
— MARCEL PROUST
IT MAY SEEM COUNTERINTUITIVE , but among the many emotions caused by the uncertainty of the past few years , gratitude is the feeling we will associate with this time as much as any other . The magnificent family reunion that was the 2022 ISPA Conference only confirmed why I feel so grateful to be a part of this association .
We ’ ve long been amazed at the generosity of our industry , but the outpouring of support we ’ ve seen since 2020 has been truly overwhelming . When we set about planning the 2022 Conference following the cancellations of the previous two years , we had no idea what to expect , but wow — what an incredible display of commitment and community we shared together in Las Vegas with nearly 2,200 members of the ISPA family .
Through your unwavering support , we gratefully exceeded
expectations and cannot thank you enough , not only for
making Conference an unforgettable experience , but for the trust you placed in us at a time when the future was uncertain for everyone . An incredible
205 exhibiting companies and 35 sponsors supported the event and helped make it such an amazing experience . Perhaps best of all ? The ISPA family is growing — 45 percent of those 205 exhibitors were first-timers . We know we ’ re stronger together , so these exciting new additions are only going to make our reach greater than ever .
There ’ s really only one thing left to say . On behalf of ISPA leadership and the entire team at ISPA HQ — WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU ! •
— LYNNE MCNEES , ISPA PRESIDENT
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