2025 Conference
May 4-6
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Orlando, FL
The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate will be the meeting place for our 2025 Make Every Shot Count Conference. DPA suppliers will be exhibiting their latest products and meeting face-to-face with each DPA distributor attendee. Exclusive promotions will be available for all distributors that place orders during the show. This is the perfect time to connect with distributors and manufacturers of safety supplies. You can't afford to miss this!
DPA's Safety, Industrial and Janitorial shows will take place simultaneously (in three separate exhibit halls). This means that in addition to the Safety show, you will have an opportunity to network with distributors and vendors in the Industrial and Janitorial product categories throughout the course of the conference.
We look forward to seeing you at DPA's 2025 "Make Every Shot Count" Conference!
Hotel Information
The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is about 30 minutes from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). The Omni is conveniently located near theme parks and other attractions with on-site golf courses, retaurants, pools, and many other activities.
DPA's Welcome Party on Monday evening will take place at Eagles Edge which is conveniently located on the hotel property. Swing some golf clubs in one of 30 state-of-the-art hitting bays. Come celebrate DPA's 25th anniversary with dinner, drinks & live entertainment. You will not want to miss this party!
DPA group room rates for Single/Double Occupancy are $269.00 per night plus applicable sales tax & $25 per day discounted resort fee (Distributors: Please see your registration form for a special offer). Reservations are subject to availability and room type after the March 21st cut-off date. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Please make your hotel reservations by calling Omni Central Reservations directly at (800) THE-OMNI (800-843-6664) under DPA Buying Group or by using this link:
https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/orlando-championsgate/dpa-2025-conference
The cutoff date to receive the group rate is March 21, 2025. Don’t forget to mention that you are part of DPA Buying Group to receive the special group price.
Ground Transportation
The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is approx. 30 minutes from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Taxis, rideshare, and rental cars are available at the airport.
What to Wear
- Business casual during the day.
- Please bring a sweater or jacket for cool evenings.
Weather
Average temperatures in May are in the 80s during the day and in the 70s during the evening.
Attractions
Please visit the following link for a complete list of local amenities and attractions: www.visitorlando.com
Registration Deadline: February 21, 2025
Brochure
- Conference Brochure - Includes tentative schedule
Additional Information for Distributors
Conference Start/Ending Times for Distributors
Please plan to arrive on Sunday, May 4th & depart on Wednesday, May 7th.
The show will kick off on Monday, May 5th at approximately 8:00 a.m. The conference will conclude on Tuesday, May 6th at approximately 5:30 p.m. Please see a more detailed schedule on the inside of the conference brochure.
Distributor Protocol
Since rotation meetings are structured so that each distributor has the opportunity to meet with every supplier, distributors must plan to attend ALL rotations. If you are attending multiple shows (i.e. Industrial or Janitorial), your company will need to have at least one attendee present in each of those halls for the duration of the conference. All shows will take place simultaneously in separate halls.
Special Promotions
DPA distributors who attend the conference will receive special offers from our exhibiting suppliers. These show special promotions will be emailed to you a few weeks before the show. Cash prizes will be awarded to distributors who place orders with the most suppliers and the larges volume of orders at the show.
Dance Card
At the conference, all distributors will receive a dance card with a list of suppliers that are exhibiting. Each supplier must initial your card during the rotation meetings to show you that you met with them at their booth. At the end of the conference, your dance card will be collected by a DPA Staff member.
Additional Information for Exhibitors
Conference Start/Ending Times for Suppliers
Registration will be held 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4th & from 7:00-9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5th. Suppliers may set up exhibits at 6:00-10:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4th & at 7:00-9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5th.
Rotation meetings will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. on Monday, May 5th. Rotations will be held every day & conclude at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6th.
Exhibit Booths
Each 8'x10' exhibit booth will be set with an 8' high back drape and 8' high side drapes; an identification sign; one 6' draped table; four chairs; and one wastebasket. Drape colors: green and white. Carpet will be provided.
In early March, DPA and the Exhibit Provider will distribute information to suppliers about how to ship materials to the conference and also about the other services that can be requested.
