Annual 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.

2025 Convention Final Details:

  • Offsite reg list 021725 pdf
  • 2025 DCA auction catalog
  • Off Property Restaurants Scottsdale – Thursday evening is a free evening to dine with convention friends. Make your reservations early.
  • Rancher Hat Bar – Monday, February 24 – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Registration Party
    Wednesday, February 27 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Princess Ballroom Foyer
    Complete your Demin & Lace outfit in style! Select your hat, charms, bands, and more, then work with a hat expert to design your one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Watch as your custom creation comes to life right before your eyes!
    * Member is responsible for their own payment, hats priced at $125 before tax. *
  • Children at the President’s Dinner – The final evening is a late dinner and might be difficult for children to participate in. We encourage you to act now and to arrange childcare for the President’s Dinner on Friday, February 28th. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess concierge partners with A Child’s Garden: (602) 617-5215. Please call-in advance to book a reservation to secure childcare as reservations do book quickly. 


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.
  • Click to download the 2025 Convention Brochure.
  • Housing – Fairmont Princess Scottsdale Housing – The housing link is now closed. If you wish to make reservation, 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 2026 DCA Convention, February 23 – 28, at the Trump National Doral, Miami, Florida, will open December 1st.

Prior Year Convention Materials:

Date

Location

City, State

February 23-28, 2026

Trump National Doral 

Miami, Florida

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 – 10:30 am

Board of Directors (Closed)

9:30 am – 11:00 am

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

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Leadership Council joins Board (Closed)

11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Board & Leadership Council Lunch (By Invitation)

1:45 pm – 2:45 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

6:30 pm – 9:30 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

12:15 pm

Transport to Golf Course & Golf Classic

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

UTV Adventure

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Horseback Through the Sonoran Desert (2 groups, check at the registration desk for group assignment)

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 – 1:30 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

6:30 pm – 11:00 pm

President’s Reception & Dinner

  

Saturday, March 1

8:00 am – 10:30 am

Farewell Breakfast

 

                                                                                                          *as of 02/06/25 – Subject to change