Our Convention
Overview
Every June, in a different US city, Learning Express Toys hosts a franchise-wide Convention. All store owners look forward to Convention each year, because the information and connections they gain are invaluable. Convention is a wonderful time for store owners to socialize with one another and share their experiences from the past year as well as connect with the corporate office employees and vendors. Millions of dollars in orders are written at the convention each year, and more than 100 vendors are represented.
Convention offers franchisees the opportunity to:
• Share experiences with their fellow store owners and managers
• Connect with Home Office staff face-to-face
• Take part in professional development workshops
• Listen to speakers from the toy industry
• Meet vendors face-to-face and check out new products at the Vendor Expo
• Place orders for the critical fourth-quarter holiday season with special vendor terms
Our Conventions

2024
Tucson, AZ
June 2024 at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa

2023
Shaumburg, IL
June 2023 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

2022
Hollywood, FL
The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

2021
(Held Virtually)
June, 2021

2020
(Held virtually)
June, 2020



2017
Chandler, Arizona
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

2016
Orlando, Florida
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

2015
San Antonio, Texas
Marriott Rivercenter

2014
Palm Springs, California
LaQuinta Resort & Club

2013
Nashville, Tennessee
Gaylord Opryland Resort

2012
Las Vegas, Nevada
Red Rock Resort & Casino

2011
Jacksonville, Florida
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

2010
Orlando, Florida
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

2009
Palm Springs, California
LaQuinta Resort & Club

2008
Orlando, Florida
Buena Vista Palace and Resort

2007
Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton Resort and Club

2006
Scottsdale, Arizona
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

2005
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hilton Riverside

2004
Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel

2003
Denver, Colorado
Adam’s Mark Downtown

2002
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Marriott Lincolnshire Resort

2001
San Diego, California
Sheraton San Diego

2000
Orlando, Florida
Orlando World Center Marriott

1999
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Mirage

1998
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio Hyatt on the Riverwalk