2026 Conference
May 17-19
Caribe Royale Orlando Suites
Orlando, FL
The Caribe Royale Orlando Suites will be the meeting place for our 2026 Charting the Course 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 2026 "Charting the Course" Conference!
Hotel Information
The Caribe Royale Orlando Suites is about 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). The Caribe Royale is conveniently located near theme parks and other attractions with on-site retaurants, pools, and many other activities.
DPA group room rates for ROH Single/Double Occupancy are $209.00 per night plus applicable taxes (Distributors: Please see registration form for special offer). Reservations are subject to availability and room type after the March 20th 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 Caribe Royale directly at (407) 238-8000 under DPA Buying Group or by using this link:
https://book.passkey.com/e/51126590
The cutoff date to receive the group rate is March 20, 2026. Don’t forget to mention that you are part of DPA Buying Group to receive the special group price.
Ground Transportation
The Caribe Royale Orlando Suites is approx. 20 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 go to www.VisitOrlando.com for a complete list of attractions.
Registration Deadline: February 27, 2026
Brochure
- Conference Brochure - Includes tentative schedule
Additional Information for Distributors
Conference Start/Ending Times for Distributors
Please plan to arrive on Sunday, May 17th & depart on Wednesday, May 20th.
The show will kick off on Monday, May 18th at approximately 8:00 a.m. The conference will conclude on Tuesday, May 19th 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 largest 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 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 17th & from 7:00-8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18th. Suppliers may set up exhibits at 6:00-10:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17th & at 7:00-8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18th.
Rotation meetings will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18th. Rotations will be held every day & conclude at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19th.
Exhibit Booths
Each 8'x8' 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.
