SHOWS & EVENTS
Compiled by Gene Muchanski
Executive Director
Dive Industry Association, Inc.
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2026
January 7-9, 2026: Surf Expo. 50th Annual Industry Trade Show. Orange County Convention Center – West Concourse, 9899 International Drive, Orlando, FL. Contact Rod Tomlinson, Surf Expo. Toll Free Phone: 800-947-7873. Phone: 678-781-7914. email: rod.tomlinson@surfexpo.com Web: www.surfexpo.co
January 17-25, 2026: Boot Dusseldorf – 56th International Boat Show. Dusseldorf, Germany. Diving Pavilion in Hall 3. Contact: Justin Kesselring, Project Manager, Messe Dusseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone: 312-781-5180. Fax: 312-781-5188. email: info@mdna.com Web: www.boot.com
February 11-15, 2026: Miami International Boat Show. Miami Marine Stadium, Miami, FL. Contact: Larry Berryman, Director, Miami International Boat show. Phone: 954-441-3227. e-Mail: lberryman@nmma.org Web: http://www.miamiboatshow.com
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March 14-15, 2026: The Boston Sea Rovers 72nd Annual International Underwater Clinic. CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort, Danvers, MA Contact David Caldwell, Exhibit Co-Chairman, Email: djc.searover@gmail.com or visit www.bostonsearovers.com
March 27-29, 2026: Beneath The Sea – 47th Annual International Oceans Exposition. New Jersey Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ. Contact Maria Hults. Phone: 914-664-4310. Fax: 914-664-4315. email: info@beneaththesea.org or visit www.beneaththesea.us
April 20-25, 2026: FDIC. The World’s largest Firefighting Training Conference and Exhibition. Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Contact Eric J. Schlett. Web: www.fdic.com
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May 30-31, 2026: Scuba Show Long Beach. 39th Annual Consumer Scuba Show. Long Beach Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. Contact Ross Arnold, Publishing Director, Rork Media. Phone: 816-665-8679 email: events@rorkmedia.com Web: www.scubashow.com
June 6-7, 2026: Scuba Show Atlantic City.1st Annual Consumer Scuba Show. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Contact Ross Arnold, Publishing Director, Rork Media. Phone: 816-665-8679 email: events@rorkmedia.com Web: www.scubashow.com
May 30 – June 1, 2026: Swim Show. The best in swimwear. Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL. Exhibitors or Retailers Contact: Phone: 305-596-7889. Fax: 305-596-7713. email: info@swimshow.com Web: www.swimshow.com Swimwear begins in Miami Beach!
September 16-18, 2026: Surf Expo. 50th Annual Industry Trade Show. Orange County Convention Center – South Concourse, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. For exhibiting space contact Rod Tomlinson. Toll Free Phone: 800-947-7873. email: rod.tomlinson@surfexpo.com Direct: 678-781-7914. Web: www.surfexpo.com
November 3-6, 2026: Dema Show. 50th Annual Industry Trade Show. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans. Halls G-J. Phone: 800-687-7469. Web: www.demashow.com See Dive Industry Foundation at Booth 2432
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