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

Learning Express Convention Logo 2018

2024

Tucson, AZ

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

Learning Express Convention Logo 2018

2023

Shaumburg, IL

June 2023 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

Learning Express Convention Logo 2018

2021

(Held Virtually)

June, 2021

    Learning Express Convention Logo 2018

    2020

    (Held virtually)

    June, 2020

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2017

      2017

      Chandler, Arizona

      Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2016

      2016

      Orlando, Florida

      Omni Orlando Resort  at ChampionsGate

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2015

      2015

      San Antonio, Texas

      Marriott Rivercenter

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2014

      2014

      Palm Springs, California

      LaQuinta Resort & Club

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2013

      2013

      Nashville, Tennessee

      Gaylord Opryland Resort

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2012

      2012

      Las Vegas, Nevada

      Red Rock Resort & Casino

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2011

      2011

      Jacksonville, Florida

      Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2010

      2010

      Orlando, Florida

      Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2009

      2009

      Palm Springs, California

      LaQuinta Resort & Club

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2008

      2008

      Orlando, Florida

      Buena Vista Palace and Resort

      Learning Express Convention Logo 2007

      2007

      Boca Raton, Florida

      Boca Raton Resort and Club

      Scottsdale, AZ

      2006

      Scottsdale, Arizona

      Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

      New Orleans, LA

      2005

      New Orleans, Louisiana

      Hilton Riverside

      Boston, MA

      2004

      Boston, Massachusetts

      The Boston Park Plaza Hotel

      Denver, CO

      2003

      Denver, Colorado

      Adam’s Mark Downtown

      Lincolnshire, IL

      2002

      Lincolnshire, Illinois

      Marriott Lincolnshire Resort

      San Diego, CA

      2001

      San Diego, California

      Sheraton San Diego

      Orlando, FL

      2000

      Orlando, Florida

      Orlando World Center Marriott

      Las Vegas, NV

      1999

      Las Vegas, Nevada

      The Mirage

      San Antonio, TX

      1998

      San Antonio, Texas

      San Antonio Hyatt on the Riverwalk