PromoPilot named presenting partner for Automate & Elevate 2026

Branded Merch Network (BMN) has named PromoPilot the presenting partner for Automate & Elevate 2026, a free 90-minute online summit focused on practical applications of AI and automation across promotional products, print, and apparel.

The event takes place Nov. 12, from 1–2:30 p.m. ET, and registration is now open and free to attend.

“The strength of Automate & Elevate comes from industry partners who are willing to do more than put their logo on an event,” said Jay Busselle, co-founder of BMN. “Eric and PromoPilot stepped up in a meaningful way as presenting partner, and I’m grateful for every organization helping us bring practical, accessible AI education to the industry.”

“When BMN reached out about sponsoring Automate & Elevate, I couldn’t say no,” said Eric Granata, founder of PromoPilot. “Sharing knowledge and educating people about technology is what PromoPilot is about. I love the moment the lights come on, and someone realizes they can grasp this. With AI, those lights are coming on faster than ever, and our industry needs people willing to help professionals find the switch. I’m proud to support an event built around that.”

Confirmed partners include PRINTING United Alliance and ASI as education partners. Technology partners include AltOps and FastEditor, with The 2 Regular Guys returning as hosts.

“With input from education partners PRINTING United Alliance and ASI, BMN has shaped the 2026 education program around three focused panel discussions designed to move the conversation from experimentation toward practical business outcomes. Each discussion is built to answer a practical question attendees can take back to their business,” stated the company in a press release.

The three education panels include:

• FROM EXPERIMENTS TO RESULTS
  • Where are AI and automation producing real business results today?
• FROM EFFICIENCY TO OPPORTUNITY
  • How can AI move beyond saving time to create better experiences, new capabilities, and new revenue opportunities?
• WHEN AI STOPS BEING A TOOL
  • What changes as AI becomes embedded in everyday workflows, decisions, and customer interactions?

The inaugural 2025 Automate & Elevate attracted 269 registrations from across the promo, print, and apparel communities.