📅✨2026 EMDA Convention Schedule✨📅
We’re excited to announce the 2026 EMDA& FEMA Fall Joint Convention happening at the New Orleans Marriott - New Orleans, Louisiana - October 27–29, 2026
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and celebrate in one of the most vibrant cities in the U.S.!
Monday, October 26
8:00- 12:00 Group 6 Meeting Special Meeting for G6 Members
12:00- 5pm Board of Directors Meeting Board Members only
Tuesday, October 27
12:30-1:00 Open Breakout
1:15-2:00 Open Breakout
2:00-3:30 Roundtable: EMDA … Gateway to the North American Market – panel presentation and Q&A for manufacturers looking to sell products in North America.
3:30-4:00 Member Spotlight – The EMDA President, Kris Yancey will do a presentation on Implement Sales and Marketing
4:00-4:30 New Member/ Mentor Toast For New Members and Mentors
4:30-6:00 Open break out
6:00- Past President Reception & Dinner For Past Presidents, the Board, and their guests.
Wednesday, October 28
08:00a – 09:30a FEMA/EMDA Joint Opening Session & Breakfast – Speaker: Alex Webber
With his contagious energy and actionable System, ALEX WEBER immediately impacts audiences and ignites record-breaking achievements! Alex is an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Champion Coach, Acclaimed Author, TV Host for NBC, and competitor on American Ninja Warrior. Alex is also the only person ever to Host and Compete on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior! Alex helps you lead beyond changes, overcome challenges, and unlock new levels of achievement! Alex connects so well with audiences because of his genuine openness about the challenges, self-doubt, and uncertainty that we all face — and how you can overcome it! As a professional entertainer, US Lacrosse Coach of the Year, and acclaimed Author, Alex is highly sought after for his unique ability to engage, empower, and transform audiences. Alex has positively inspired over 5.5 million people worldwide, and worked with major companies like Xerox, Apple, Fidelity, Amazon, Under Armor, LinkedIn, RE/MAX, The Los Angeles Lakers, Stanford Business and many more! With his inspiring stories, captivating energy, and actionable takeaways, Alex empowers you to lead beyond changes and conquer challenges, so you can accomplish your biggest goals in your career, your relationships, and your life! Now is the time to unlock The Unstoppable You™!
10:00a-11:00a Corporate Annual Meeting – Standard agenda items (reports, nominations, etc.).
10:00a –1:00p Join us for the EMDA/FEMA Joint Social Program
Social Guest Exclusive: More details to come
11:15a – 12:45p Contact Session – Each table will have a small sign to remind participants of the 10-minute ‘limit’. Booth Signs include “distributor” or “rep” notation and territory map, and product types. Companies are set in alphabetical order. The first 30 minutes are limited to EMDA Associate members only.
1:00a -5:30p Open for Provider and Associate member Breakout sessions
06:00p – 07:00p Partners Party – All EMDA convention registrants are invited. FEMA manufacturers Members invited to celebrate our joint partnership.
7:00p- 9:00 p Open for sponsorship party
Thursday, October 29th
7:00a – 9:00a FEMA/EMDA Joint Breakfast Buffet
8:00 a- 9:00 a Past Presidents Breakfast for Past Presidents and the Board
9:00a-10:30a Rep RoundTable- For Distributors and Reps only
10:30a -2:00p Industry Showcase- Mardi Gras Themed
2:00p-5:30p Open Breakout Sessions with FEMA
5:30p – 06:30p EMDA/FEMA Joint Industry Reception
06:30p - Joint Farewell Outing - More details to come