🌺 Registration Now Open for EMDA’s 2025 Spring Management Workshop in Hawaii! 🌴
April 9–12, 2025 · Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa · Lahaina, HI
Aloha, EMDA members! We’re thrilled to open registration for one of the most anticipated gatherings of the year—the 2026 Spring Management Workshop, set in beautiful Maui, Hawaii. This year’s workshop offers a powerful blend of professional development, island adventure, and the meaningful relationship-building EMDA is known for.
Whether you're seeking strategic insights, operational inspiration, or simply dedicated time to connect with peers who understand your business, this workshop delivers it all—alongside sunsets, ocean breezes, and the warm spirit of Hawaii.
Why Attend the Spring Management Workshop?
The Spring Management Workshop is your chance to:
Step away from day-to-day demands and focus on growth
Gain insights from industry leaders and fellow distributors, reps, and manufacturers
Strengthen connections within the EMDA community
Enjoy a schedule that balances learning with unforgettable Hawaiian experiences
Attendees consistently say that this event deepens their relationships, sharpens their strategic thinking, and reenergizes their leadership.
What’s Planned This Year
Here’s a preview of some of the standout experiences scheduled for this year’s workshop:
Thursday, April 10
Optional golf outing in the morning
Welcome Reception + Luau Hourly Bar to kick off our island gathering
Friday, April 11
Business Program Breakfast
Department 210 Presentation: “From Click to Conversation: Automating Website Responses and Lead Follow-Ups”
Industry Conversation with Matt Budde: “The Road to Growth: Lessons from Acquisitions and the Future of Ag”
Afternoon snorkel tour (requires 40 registrants to run)
Saturday, April 12
Business Program Breakfast
Phil Patterson Presents: A Practice Guide to the Agricultural Exemption-Steve Sampson
Industry Panel: “Different Paths, Shared Challenges” featuring reps and distributors of various structures and sizes
Free afternoon to explore Maui
Closing Dinner – Aloha Attire Night, featuring awards and island-inspired fun
Who Should Attend?
Leaders, sales teams, manufacturers, reps, and anyone looking to grow professionally while connecting with peers in an energizing, relaxed environment. Hawaii offers a unique setting to reflect, refresh, and return home inspired.
Don’t Wait—Register Today!
Hawaii is one of our most requested workshop locations, and spots will fill quickly. Secure your place early to ensure access to hotel rooms, special events, and optional excursions.
To register, you must log in to the member portal.
Join us in Maui for an unforgettable blend of business insight, networking, and aloha.