Convention

We are excited to announce the upcoming Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) 64th Annual Convention, to be held at the luxurious Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in February 2025. Designed to reflect the spirit of the Sonoran Desert, the Fairmont Princess offers a backdrop to retreat and relax while taking in the breathtaking sunsets.

The convention will be a five-day event, filled with educational sessions, engaging world class speakers, and networking
opportunities with some of the most prominent companies in the industry. In addition, sign up for an adventurous offsite
experience, be part of the DCA Golf Classic, relax pool side or unwind at the award-winning spa.

The convention is a must-attend event for any industry professional looking to stay informed, connected, and inspired. We look
forward to seeing you in February 2025, at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for the DCA Annual Convention.

Registration & Housing Information:

  • Registration – The registration fee is $3,100 (single or couple). After January 30, 2025, the registration fee increases to $3,600 (single or couple). 

                           Coming Soon – Click here to register for the convention. – Coming Soon

  • Housing – Fairmont Princess Scottsdale Housing – Click here to make reservation. Room rates and availability for other types of suites and accommodations are available on the hotel reservation link. If you wish to make reservations outside of the convention dates, please contact the Fairmont Princess Scottsdale room reservation team at (480) 585-4848 and ask for in-house reservations.
  • Event Registration Cancellation Policy – Registration fees are refundable up to 5:00 pm CST January 30, less $300 administrative fee. Cancellations made between January 31 and February 11 are 50% refundable. After February 11, no refunds will be issued. All refund requests are to be made in writing via email to DCA.

 

The Annual Convention is held in a warm weather location in the US or internationally and is designed for members and their spouses/guests. Families are also known to attend. At this annual meeting of the membership elections for the Board are held. A key feature of the convention is the annual auction which has grown over the years and is the primary fundraiser for the operations of the DCA. The week-long event is supported through the generous sponsorship of our associate members and features first rate speakers at business sessions, networking events, and local activities. Recipients of the scholarships and the Arthur T. Everham Safety Award are announced at the convention. The final board meeting of the outgoing president and the first board meeting of the new president are held at the convention. A Leadership Council meeting is held as are meetings of the committees. The general meeting of the membership is the DCA Town Hall where the leadership provides an update on the proceedings of the association and where the members can dialog with leadership.

Registration for the 2025 DCA Convention, February 25 – March 1, at the Fairmont Princess, Scottsdale, AZ, will open December 1st.

Prior Year Convention Materials:

Date Location City, State
February 24-March 1, 2025 The Fairmont Princess Scottsdale, Arizona
February 12-17, 2024 The Fairmont Orchid Kohala Coast, Hawaii
February 20-25, 2023 Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach, Florida
February 16-22, 2022 Arizona Biltmore Phoenix, Arizona
July 27-31, 2021 Ritz-Carlton Orlando Orlando, California
February 24-29, 2020 Boca Raton Resort & Club Boca Raton, Florida
March 4-9, 2019 Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Nassau, The Bahamas
February 25 – March 2, 2018 Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point, California
February 6-11, 2017 Grand Wailea Resort Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
February 15-20, 2016 Naples Grande Beach Resort Naples, Florida
February 3-7, 2015 The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans, Louisiana
February 4-9, 2014 Ritz-Carlton, Cancun Cancun, Mexico
March 5-10, 2013 Loews Miami Beach Hotel Miami Beach, Florida
February 3-8, 2012 The Fairmont Orchid Kohala Coast, Hawaii
March 1-5, 2011 El Conquistador Resort Las Croabas, Puerto Rico
February 23-28, 2010 Fiesta Americana Los Cabos, Mexico
February 17-22, 2009 Sheraton Maui Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
February 12-27, 2008 Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells, California
January 20-25, 2007 Atlantis Resort Paradise Island, Bahamas
February 5-12, 2006 Sheraton Maui Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
February 23-27, 2005 Grand Floridian Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida
February 25-29, 2004 Hyatt Regency – Gainey Scottsdale, Arizona
February 26-March 2, 2003 Sanibel Harbour Resort Ft. Myers, Florida
February 19-24, 2002 Hyatt Regency Resort Kauai, Hawaii
February 22-25, 2001 Westin Mission Hills Palm Springs, California
February 16-20, 2000 Marriott Frenchman St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
February 17-21, 1999 Loews Coronado Bay Coronado Bay, California
February 4-8, 1998 Hilton Waikoloa Waikoloa, Hawaii
February 19-23, 1997 Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells, California
March 7-10, 1996 Grand Floridian Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida
January 26-29, 1995 El Conquistador Resort Las Croabas, Puerto Rico
February 2-6, 1994 Hilton Waikoloa Waikoloa, Hawaii
February 21-24, 1993 La Costa Resort Carlsbad, California
February 27-March 1, 1992 PGA Resort Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
February 24-27, 1991 Sheraton El Conquistador Tucson, Arizona
January 28-February 1, 1990 Hyatt Maui Maui, Hawaii
February 26-March 1, 1989 Hilton Disney World Lake Buena Vista, Florida
1988 Mountain Shadows Scottsdale, Arizona
1987 Desert Princess Palm Springs, California
February 23-26, 1986 Desert Princess Hotel Palm Springs, California
February 24-27, 1985 Hilton Palacio del Rio San Antonio, Texas
February 19-22, 1984 Mountain Shadows Scottsdale, Arizona
February 16-19, 1983 Hotel Del Coronado Coronado, California
January 28-31, 1982 Doral Beach Hotel Miami Beach, Florida
February 15-18, 1981 Mountain Shadows Scottsdale, Arizona
January 31-February 3, 1980 The Doral Beach Hotel Miami Beach, Florida
February 25-28, 1979 Marriott Hotel Newport Beach, California
February 21-24, 1978 Aladdin Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada
January 19-22, 1977 Sonesta Beach Hotel Key Biscayne, Florida
January 21-24, 1976 Marco Beach Hotel Marco Island, Florida
January 22-25, 1975 Sonesta Beach Hotel Key Biscayne, Florida
January 30-February 2, 1974 Sonesta Beach Hotel Key Biscayne, Florida
February 19-22, 1973 Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas, Nevada
January 26-30, 1972 Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu, Hawaii
February 14-17, 1971 Hotel Del Coronado Coronado, California
January 29-31, 1970 Holiday Inn Resort Freeport, Grand Bahama
January 29-February 1, 1969 Holiday Inn Resort Freeport, Grand Bahama
January 29-February 1, 1968 Sands Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada
February 12-15, 1967 Hotel Del Coronado Coronado, California
February 27-March 2, 1966 Townehouse Hotel Phoenix, Arizona
February 21-24, 1965 New Orleans, Louisiana
February 17-19, 1964 Denver Hilton Denver, Colorado
January 14-16, 1963 St. Louis, Missouri
February 5-7, 1962 The Muehlebach Kansas City, Missouri

 

DCA 2025 Convention Schedule of Events* 

Monday, February 24

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Executive Committee (Closed)

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Board of Directors (Closed)

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Board & Leadership Council Spouse/Guest Activity (By Invitation)

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Leadership Council joins Board (Closed)

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Board & Leadership Council Lunch (By Invitation)

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

World Federation Meeting (Closed)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Registration Party

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Past Presidents’ Meeting (Closed)

6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Board of Directors – Platinum Sponsor Dinner (By Invitation)

6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Past Presidents’ Reception & Dinner (By Invitation)

 

 

Tuesday, February 25

6:45 am – 8:15 am

3 Mile Fun Walk/Jog

8:15 am – 9:15 am

Future Leaders’ Committee

8:15 am – 9:15 am

Curtis Allen Scholarship Committee (Closed)

8:15 am – 9:15 am

LIUNA – DCA Trustees (Closed)

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Membership & Engagement Committee

9:30 am – 10:30 am

DCA-Dale R. Michels Scholarship Committee (Closed)

9:30 am – 10:30 am

UA – DCA Trustees (Closed)

10:40 am – 11:40 am

Labor Meeting (Closed)

10:40 am – 11:40 am

Safety & Risk Management Committee

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

DCA First Time Attendees’ Lunch (By Invitation)

1:00 pm – 3:20 pm

Town Hall & Business Session

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Workforce Development Committee

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Opening Reception & Dinner

 

 

Wednesday, February 26

7:45 am – 10:00 am

Opening Keynote Breakfast & Speaker

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Innovation & Technology Committee

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Contractors’ Meeting

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Associates’ Meeting

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

UTV Adventure

12:45 pm – 4:15 pm

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Hike Through the Sonoran Desert

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Desert Jeep Excursion

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Rappelling Adventure

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Auction Buffet & Annual Auction

 

 

Thursday, February 27

7:45 am – 10:00 am

Group Breakfast Buffet & Lego Challenge

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Trenchless & HDD Committee

12:30 pm

Transport to Golf Course

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

UTV Adventure

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Horseback Through the Sonoran Desert

12:45 pm – 4:15 pm

Southwest Wildlife Conversation Center

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

DCA Golf Classic

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Desert Jeep Excursion

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Pickleball Tournament

Evening

Free Evening

  

Friday, February 28

7:45 am – 10:00 am

Buffet Breakfast & Closing Keynote Speaker

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Government Relations Committee

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

2025 DCA Board of Directors Meeting (closed)

12:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Kayak Adventure

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

UTV Adventure

12:45 pm – 4:15 pm

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hike Through the Sonoran Desert

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

President’s Reception & Dinner

  

Saturday, March 1

8:00 am – 10:30 am

Farewell Breakfast

 

*as of 11/06/24 – Subject to change