Beyond the exhibit floor, DEMA Show provides excellent educational programming and events for industry professionals. With a seminar program packed with sessions for every business type and size, you are sure to find a treasure that can help your business and career.

Attending DEMA Show 2009 can be the most powerful decision you make for your business this year!

DEMA SHOW OFFERS:

EXHIIBIT FLOOR Featuring Hundreds of Industry Suppliers. To search for products/services or for a specific exhibitor, click here.

DEMA SPONSORED SEMINARS - Business strategies to help you in these challenging times. For a complete list of seminars and details, click here.

• Educational Track 1 – Selling to the Target Customer
• Educational Track 2 – Be A Diver: Tools for Tough Times
• Educational Track 3 – Keep Your Customers Buying
• Educational Track 4 – Tough Times Call for Smart Business
• Educational Track 5 – Protecting the Underwater Environment

EXHIBITOR SPONSORED SEMINARS - Real education with practical, innovative ideas and solutions to power up your business. For a complete list of seminars and details, click here. 

2009 ANNUAL DEMA MEMBER UPDATE

Room: S210CD

Join us Thursday, November 5, at 8:30 AM in S210CD for this informative session, including an update on the association’s programs and plans for 2010. The update is open to ALL attendees and exhibitors and a continental breakfast will be available.

In addition to the Annual Member Update, we're offering three DEMA-member events where you have the opportunity to express your ideas and opinions on how we can improve DEMA and DEMA Show to better meet your changing needs. Click here for details.  

ESPRESSO EDUCATION SESSION

Room: S210CD

Take part in this energizing keynote session on effective business strategies for success in 2009 and beyond. This takes place Friday at 8:30 AM before the show opens!

DEMA STORE

Registration Area

Stop by and get your Be A Diver gear, DEMA Show souvenirs and books from DEMA speakers and other industry authors. Even better, DEMA MEMBERS SAVE 10% OFF SELECT MERCHANDISE. Stop in now before products run out! DEMA Store also offers convenience products to get you through your day with ease.  NEW this year, DEMA is offering the opportunity for retailers to purchase customized merchandise to help promote diving and their store. For details, stop by the DEMA Store TODAY!

Sponsored by:

New World Publications

www.fishid.com

RETAILER RESOURCE CENTER

Booth: 1601

The 2009 DEMA Retailer Resource Center (RRC) will focus on how to help your business succeed even in the toughest economies. Featuring mini-seminars and face-to-face consultation sessions to assist in the current economic climate, the RRC in Booth #1601 is an area you won’t want to miss. DEMA’s RRC is a MUST for your business. For complete RRC mini-seminar schedule and details, click here.

TRAVEL RESOURCE CENTER

Booth: 2000

NEW in 2009:  More than 75% of those certified travel to dive within the first 12 months following certification.  DEMA’s all new Travel Resource Center in Booth #2000 provides useful information about dive destinations from around the world and creates connections that help sell dive travel in the most cost effective manner. Get started as a Dive Travel Specialist and get in on this profit center. 

IMAGE RESOURCE CENTER

Booth: 871

DEMA is pleased to support once again the Image Resource Center (IRC) at DEMA Show 2009. This center is located right on the exhibit floor and is dedicated to attendees who are looking for photo and video related exhibitors. The IRC will also feature seminars on all aspects of underwater photography and videography and how you can use them to get potential customers involved with diving and keep them active once they are certified. For complete IRC seminar schedule and details, click here.

Sponsored by:

Backscatter - Booth: 870 and Gates Underwater Products - Booth: 960

DEMA AWARDS PARTY

Rosen Centre Hotel Ballroom

Be Connected. Be Entertained. Be Reunited -- at the 21st annual presentation of the prestigious Reaching Out Awards taking place Friday, November 6, from 7:00 PM to Midnight. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with all your old friends, business associates and industry peers as we enjoy an evening of entertainment, dancing, food, cocktails, fun and other surprises. Get your tickets at registration.

DEMA SHIPS 2 REEFS

Booth: 1801

Sinking retired ships as artificial reefs has the power to invigorate and grow our industry, and draws tremendous media attention to recreational diving. Get involved today, visit the S2R Booth #1801 and talk with those already involved in these exciting projects.

SILENT AUCTION

Booth: 419

Donated items will be on display at DEMA Show 2009 and final bidding will take place on Friday, November 6. Winners can pick up their item(s) on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Booth: 421

The new products and technologies being introduced at DEMA Show 2009 are the latest innovations to hit the industry. Take time to check out the showcase, then visit the company’s booth to see and demo the product! Click here for a list of companies participating in the Showcase.

SCUBA DEMONSTRATION POOL

Booth: 2001

The Scuba Demonstration Pool at DEMA Show 2009 is available for equipment demonstrations or just to take a dive. Visit the pool to see a list of companies demonstrating their new products in the pool at this year’s show. Click here for a list of products being demonstrated this year.

DECOMPRESSION STOP

Booth: 2269

Take a minute to decompress, network or meet up with new and old friends. Concessions and cash bar will be available.

Sponsored by:

Papau New Guinea

MEMBER LOUNGE

Booth: 1190

Member Ribbons are required for entry and can be obtained at the Association Booth located in the Registration Area.

RETAILER LOUNGE

Booth: 1290

Come relax with your fellow retailers.