Credentials Requirements

For owners or employees of a professional retail dive center who are responsible for purchasing dive-related equipment for resale to consumers.

Required (2 Documents)

1. Wholesale Invoice(s) from a dive manufacturer totaling $1,000 or more, dated within the past 24 months.

   Invoice(s) must be billed to the business under which the attendee is registering. Line-item details may be masked for privacy, but the total purchase amount must be clearly visible.
    

2. ONE of the following:

   • Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) for the business

   • Business license in the name of the business
   • International business registry information used in the country of origin OR documentation that permits buying in the U.S.

Badge Allotment

Businesses are allotted three (3) buyer badges at regular show rates. Additional badges may be purchased for $35 each, in addition to the selected registration package rate.

For owners or employees of a professional dive travel center (e.g., dive resort, dive travel agency, tour operator) 

Required (2 Documents)

• Wholesale Invoice(s) from a dive travel provider totaling $1,000 or more, dates within the past 24 months.

  Invoice(s) must be billed to the business under which the attendee is registering. Line-item details may be masked for privacy, but the total purchase amount must be clearly visible.

• ONE of the following:

  • Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) for the business

  • Business license in the name of the business
  • International business registry information used in the country of origin OR documentation that permits buying in the U.S.

Badge Allotment

Businesses are allotted three (3) buyer badges at regular show rates. Additional badges may be purchased for $35 each, in addition to the selected registration package rate.

For companies engaged in the wholesale distribution of dive equipment outside the U.S., either directly or through authorized international representatives. These businesses source gear from manufacturers or primary distributors and supply it to professional retail dive centers and other dive-related businesses in international markets.

Required (2 Documents)

• Wholesale Invoice(s) from a dive equipment manufacturer totaling $1,000 or more, dated within the past 24 months.

  Invoice(s) must be billed to the business under which the attendee is registering. Line-item details may be masked for privacy, but the total purchase amount must be clearly visible.

• And ONE of the following:

  • Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) for the business

  • Business license in the name of the business
  • International business registry information used in the country of origin OR documentation that permits buying in the U.S.

Badge Allotment

Businesses are allotted three (3) buyer badges at regular show rates. Additional badges may be purchased for $35 each, in addition to the selected registration package rate.

For certified dive professionals (Dive Instructor, Assistant Instructor, Divemaster, or CON) working independently or within training organizations.

Required (1 Document)

• Certification card from a recognized training agency with your full name and the level of professional certification achieved

For individuals and businesses authorized—by employment or contract—to represent dive brands, and conduct sales, marketing, or order collection on behalf of a scuba diving equipment manufacturer or distributor.

Required (2 Documents)

• Valid business card (must include your name, job title, and company)

• And ONE of the following:

  • Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) for the business

  • Business license in the name of the business
  • International business registry information used in the country of origin OR documentation that permits buying in the U.S.
  • Paystub dated within 180 days of DEMA Show 2026 (must show your name and company name)

One Document is required to Register as a Military/Government Dive Professional:

• Formal letter of employment verification issued by their Chief or Commanding Officer on official government letterhead, confirming their position and current status.

For companies that generate most of their revenue by supplying dive equipment or accessories to professional retail dive centers or destinations, but are not exhibiting at DEMA Show 2026.

Required (2 Documents)

• Valid business card (must include your name, job title, and company)

• And ONE of the following:

  • Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) for the business

  • Business license in the name of the business
  • International business registry information used in the country of origin OR documentation that permits buying in the U.S.
  • Paystub dated within 180 days of DEMA Show 2026 (must show your name and company name)

For professionals whose primary source of income comes from working in the scuba diving industry in one of the following roles:

• Boat/Live Aboard Operator
• Commercial Diver
• Dive Photographer/Videographer
• Dive Resort Operator
• Dive Instructor Training Organization
• Educational Institution
• Environmental Organization
• Non-Profit Organization
• Other Retailer
• Public Safety/Rescue Diver
• Show Organizer
   

Required (2 Documents)

• Valid business card (must include your name, job title, and company)

• And ONE of the following:

  • Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) for the business
  • Business license in the name of the business
  • International business registry information used in the country of origin OR documentation that permits buying in the U.S.
  • Paystub dated within 180 days of DEMA Show 2026 (must show your name and company name)

For employees of a professional dive center not directly responsible for purchasing.

Required (2 Documents)

• Valid Business Card with name, title, and dive center name under which you are registering.
   

• ONE of the following:

  • Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) for the business

  • Business license in the name of the business
  • International business registry information used in the country of origin OR documentation that permits buying in the U.S.
  • Paystub dated within 180 days of DEMA Show 2026 (must display your name and company name)

For individuals arranging (selling, organizing, and/or facilitating) dive-related travel. If you will purchase or make purchasing decisions at DEMA Show, please register as a Dive Travel Buyer.

Required (2 Documents)

• ONE of the following:

  • Travel Association-issued Certification Card indicating one of the following: CTA, CTC, CTIE, ACC, MCC, ECC, ECCS, or LCS

  • Travel Organization Affiliation Card showing one of the following affiliations: ARC, IATA/N TSI, CLIA, or TRUE/Travel Sellers
     

• And ONE of the following:

  • Taxpayer ID Number (TIN) for the business

  • Business license in the name of the business (within the last 12 months)
  • International business registry information used in the country of origin OR documentation that permits buying in the U.S. (within the last 12 months)