Mark your calendars: October 27-29, 2020 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista hotel in Orlando, Florida
Spouse Program . . . Ladies Program . . . still trying to come up with an appropriate name! So, for now – EMDA Social Program it is!
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830
Beginning with the Joint Opening Session on Wednesday morning and ending with the Joint Industry Reception on Thursday evening, EMDA Business Program registrants will fill their convention times with member-to-member contact; manufacturer and supplier interviews and informative and entertaining convention programs. The EMDA Social Program is geared toward attendees that accompany the Business Program registrants. The program includes all the social events that are part of the Business Program, plus offers optional touring events.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – Arrival day for most attendees.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 – The EMDA and FEMA Joint Opening Session is designed to bring the members together to “kick-off” their conventions with a dynamic presentation that will set the tone for an intensive week of appointments and meetings.
EMDA and FEMA staffs will begin planning Orlando area tours soon
Wednesday concludes with a fun tradition, the EMDA Partners Party bringing reps and distributors together with the manufacturers that they do business with. The party is a “Thank You” to the manufacturers who understand the value that the EMDA network of distributors and reps provides in bringing their products to the marketplace.
Thursday, October 29, 2020 – You’re invited to enjoy a leisurely morning at the Joint Breakfast Buffet.
EMDA’s annual Industry Showcase is a highlight of the Fall Convention, bringing suppliers, distributors, reps and vendors together in more than 100 booths which feature products and services of interest to all. EMDA’s Industry Showcase is the gathering place for the industry at convention time and is primarily a “table-top” show to inform potential customers about products and services.
Thursday concludes with the Joint Industry Reception – a great opportunity to meet your friends for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at this party sponsored by EMDA and the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association. This reception is the perfect time to get in some last minute face-to-face time with EMDA and FEMA members.
Friday, October 30, 2020 – Main departure day to head home from Orlando. Or take advantage of group rate at hotel and extend your stay for the weekend.