Annual Convention
July 21-23, 2026 | Portland, OR, USA
DI's Annual Convention brings together 800+ destination marketing leaders to solve your biggest challenges. Get proven strategies for revenue growth, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency from DMOs who've achieved measurable results. Three days of tactical sessions, direct peer connections, and solutions you can implement immediately.
Why Attend
The challenges facing destination organizations have shifted. Budget pressures, workforce retention, resident pushback, and stakeholder accountability now define your daily work. Success requires new approaches to community engagement, organizational positioning, and talent development.
What You'll Gain
- Learn from peers who solved similar problems — case studies from DMOs that improved resident sentiment, retained staff, and secured funding
- Get practical frameworks — templates, processes, and tools you can adapt to your organization's size and budget
- Build strategic partnerships — direct access to vendors and peer organizations for ongoing collaboration
- Gain diverse perspectives — sessions combining local market insights with global destination management trends
Take a look at the information page and agenda for last year's summit.
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Past Keynotes
Annual Convention features nationally-recognized thought leaders and visionary luminaries on the main stage.
JUSTIN WREN
Fight for the the Forgotten is a non-profit that helps the Pygmy people in the Congo. Justin is also a speaker, author and former MMA champion who overcame addiction and depression.
ANDRE NORMAN
Andre’s personal experiences have helped him empower companies to have authentic, unvarnished conversations that drive change. To date, he has impacted communities in 25 countries, from North America to West Africa, with his story of perseverance and commitment to social change. Andre has delivered 1,230 speeches and helped 1,720 companies make a positive impact on society.
CYNT MARSHALL
Cynt has been a dynamic force for inclusion and diversity within the Dallas Mavericks organization. When Cynt was hired as the CEO of the Mavs in March 2018, she set her sights on a culture transformation. Her vision was for the Mavericks organization to become the NBA standard for inclusion and diversity.
Attendees by Job Level
Annual Convention is an opportunity for all members of the industry to gather and network, regardless of where you are in your career path. Take a look at the breakdown of attendees by job level.
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21.4%VP Level
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39.2%Executive Level
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24.5%Director Level
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14.9%Entry Level
Attendees by Budget Size
Attendees come from destinations of all shapes and sizes. Annual Convention offers unparalleled opportunity to network with peers facing the same challenges that you are.
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28.1%Greater than $10 Million
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19.2%$5 million - $10 million
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24.7%$2 million - $5 million
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28%Less than $2 million
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