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DEMA Show

Name: DEMA Show
Address: New Orleans, LA, US
Telephone: (800) 862-3483
Rating: 4.6

DEMA Show 2026: November 3-6, 2026 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
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The annual DEMA Show, the largest trade-only event in the world for companies doing business in the scuba diving, ocean water sports and adventure/dive travel industries, attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of dive and travel industry professionals from around the world. In addition to providing an arena in which to conduct business and network, DEMA Show offers participants the most ext

ensive education curriculum in the industry including DEMA-Sponsored Seminars and Exhibitor-Sponsored Seminars from participating by manufacturers, travel destinations and dive certification organizations. DEMA Show is produced by DEMA, The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association. For more information contact DEMA at (800) 862-DIVE (3483), (858) 616-6408, visit the official DEMA Show page, and follow on Twitter.

05/29/2026

Friendly reminder: If you are a 2026 DEMA Show Exhibitor, your company should remit the contracted 100% of exhibit space payment by June 1, 2026.

After this date, your company remains liable for 100% of your contracted booth space payment amount, even if you cancel.

Please review your contract for details and make your payment by the June 1st deadline.

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] or call Deneen Pratt at 800-687-7469, ext. 248 or 703-706-8248.

LOG IN & REMIT YOUR PAYMENT: https://bit.ly/43DMng4

05/20/2026

Exploring new depths and traveling the world are always better with a friend 👥💼🤝

Tag three diving buddies or colleagues you want to see at DEMA Show 2026 below. ⬇️ Because the best connections and the best business happen when your whole crew is there.

Make it official at demashow.com

05/18/2026

Already know you’re heading to DEMA Show 2026? Secure your stay at one of five official hotels and keep the connections going beyond the Show floor.

View hotel options and exclusive rates: demashow.com/dema-show-hotels

05/14/2026

Throwback Thursday ⏪

The last time the diving community came together in New Orleans was for DEMA Show 2023, bringing big opportunities to the Big Easy. ⚜️

This year, it’s going to be even bigger as DEMA Show celebrates its 50th anniversary 🎉 and trust us, we’ve got some special things in store…

Register now & save up to $145 per registration: demashow.com/registration

05/13/2026

Registration for DEMA Show 2026 is NOW OPEN! 🎉

The diving industry’s most anticipated event is back in New Orleans, November 3–6, 2026—and this is where the diving world does business.

Join thousands of dive, travel, and watersports professionals from across the globe to:
• Discover cutting-edge dive equipment and innovations
• Gain insights from top industry experts
• Build powerful partnerships in dive retail and travel

If you’re looking to grow your business, stay ahead of trends, and connect with the best in the industry, this is the place to be.

Learn more and register: demashow.com/registration

05/06/2026

The DEMA Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Julie Anne Fabsik-Swarts, MS, CFRE, CAP, CEAP, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2026.

The appointment follows a comprehensive national search led by a Board-appointed Search Committee. Fabsik-Swarts was selected for her leadership experience, strategic mindset, and ability to drive growth and innovation within Member-driven organizations.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42NjFci

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Join divers worldwide as we post a photo or video of our favorite dive site. Be sure to tag it with and and include your general location (country, province, or state) to help us explore the many ways we are all connected through our beloved dive sites, underwater critters, unforgettable experiences, and fellow divers.

📍 Socorro, Mexico: Revillagigedo Islands

04/17/2026

🌎 Earth Day is April 22nd! Join us in —a movement that helps raise awareness of Earth's water ecosystems and demonstrates how divers are connected worldwide. On April 22nd, divers all across the globe will share photos and videos on social media of their favorite dive site (whether underwater or above) using the hashtags and .

Here’s how you can join in! 👇
✔️ Post a photo or video on social media of your favorite dive site.
✔️ Tag your dive buddies, the dive site, or anything relevant to the image or video you are posting.
✔️ Be sure to include hashtags and to help your content get discovered.
✔️ Include your general location (country, province, or state) if you want. (This helps those exploring the hashtags to see how far-reaching the movement is.)

So start gathering your favorite videos or photos and join us on April 22nd as we explore our !

04/10/2026

Have insights dive retailers need to hear? Bring them to the stage at DEMA Show 2026 in New Orleans (November 3–6)!

We’re looking for engaging speakers to share practical, actionable ideas that drive real results.

Submit your proposal by April 14, 2026. Only applications submitted through the online form will be considered.

Click through for full speaker details, submission guidelines, and the official application: https://bit.ly/48CxkGk

04/09/2026

DEMA Show 2026 Exhibitors are invited to submit a session application for consideration as part of the Resource Center Snapshot Sessions being hosted on the exhibit floor at DEMA Show.

The goal of these sessions is to educate attendees and help them increase retail-level sales of photography, videography and technical diving-related products and services.

While general education sessions on relevant topics (photography, videography and/or technical diving) are preferred and will be given priority consideration, exhibitors may submit snapshot session topics that pertain specifically to their relevant products and/or services.

Resource Center Snapshot Sessions will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis and are free opportunities for exhibitors.

View the guidelines and submit your proposal by April 14, 2024: https://bit.ly/3Qtke88

03/31/2026

Drum roll please… 🥁🥁🥁

The DEMA Show 2026 website is officially LIVE, and we’re already counting down the days until we’re together in New Orleans! ⚜️

Explore the latest show details, see who’s exhibiting, and start planning your experience, all at demashow.com

Address

New Orleans, LA

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(800) 862-3483

Website

http://www.demashow.com/

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