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). Click here to register for the convention.
- 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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |