2025 Conference + Product Showcase

COUNCIL OF FELLOWS FUN @ THE ARCADE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 4:00PM - 8:00PM
$225 per person (Additional Ticket Required)

Join us for an epic night out at Houston’s best arcade bar, where nostalgia meets good times—all for DPHA's Scholarship Fund! We’re taking our industry crew to a retro all-you-can-play arcade packed with 275 classic games, from pinball and skee-ball to rhythm hits and modern fighting favorites. Enjoy tasty artisan pizzas, fresh salads, and a solid lineup of brews on tap. Your ticket includes unlimited games, drink tickets, one 10" artisanal pizza or entree salad, and one heck of a great time. Let’s play, connect, and give back—one quarter at a time!

Transportation to and from the hotel is included. Tour will conclude by 8pm.

Cost of tour will be matched with a donation to the Council of Fellows’ Scholarship Fund thanks to our Sponsors, Sarah Jenkinson of Barber Wilsons/Sterlingham and Jeff Robboy of Baci by Remcraft.

MEMBER ROUNDTABLES 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 12:30PM –2:30PM

Networking is one of the cornerstones of our Association, and one of the ways we connect is through member roundtables. Join best-in-class peers to discuss business trends, struggles, successes and opportunities.  Expand your network to include those across the industry and across North America.  Each of these roundtables will include members from each segment: dealer, manufacturer, rep, and professional.

NETWORK WITH ATTENDEES + SCAVENGER HUNT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 3:00PM –5:00PM

Committee is hard at work developing a new networking and scavenger hunt experience for attendees while showcase is being broken down. Updates will be posted once they are finalized.

CLOSING DINNER + PAJAMA JAM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 7:00PM –10:30PM

Get ready to close out the conference in ultimate comfort at our Pajama Party Sleepover Bash! Slip into your coziest PJs and join us for a night of delicious food, signature drinks, and nonstop fun. We’re bringing the vibes with a live DJ, so you can dance the night away in slippers, plus lounge areas stocked with board games, late-night snacks, and plenty of surprises. Don't want to miss the football rivalries, we will have areas to catch all the football action. So whether you’re hitting the dance floor or kicking back with friends, this is the perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable conference. Grab your fluffiest robe and let’s end on a high note—pajama style!

Each year DPHA recognizes exceptional individuals, companies and products that have made outstanding contributions and advancements to the decorative plumbing and hardware industry. These exceptional individuals and companies will be honored at the 2025 Conference and Product Showcase. Products nominated for products of the year are featured in the Product Guide, and winners will be published in Connections and in Kitchen and Bath Design News (KBDN).  

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN YEAR-ROUND, AND NOMINATIONS FOR THIS YEAR WILL BE OPEN UNTIL JULY 31.  PAST WINNERS CAN BE VIEWED HERE.

POTY AND PROFESSIONAL AWARDS PRESENTATION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2:30PM – 4:00PM

KEYNOTE SESSION BY CRYSTAL WASHINGTON:

THE FUTURE IS NOW: TECHNOLOGY + TRENDS THAT REVOLUTIONIZE OUR INDUSTRY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 9:00AM –10:00AM

About our Keynote Speaker:

Crystal Washington, Leading Futurist + Technology Expert

Crystal Washington is your indispensable guide to our digital future. As a certified futurist and technology strategist, Crystal has a unique gift: she takes the complexities of tech trends, social media, apps, and the web and translates them into clear, actionable insights that anyone can grasp.

But Crystal’s expertise isn’t just rooted in her ability to simplify tech jargon. She’s a trusted partner for Fortune 500 giants like Google, Microsoft, and GE, helping them leverage technology to boost profits and productivity. As a highly sought-after Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Crystal has captivated and educated audiences worldwide, making the future feel accessible and exciting.

Recognized by Forbes as one of the top 50 Leading Female Futurists, Crystal’s insights have graced the pages of renowned publications like Entrepreneur and Bloomberg Businessweek. With Crystal Washington, you’re not just getting insights into what’s next in tech; you’re gaining a partner dedicated to ensuring you’re equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

KEYNOTE BROKEN DOWN -  DPHA TECH WORKSHOP

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 10:15AM –11:45AM

Take your learning to the next level with an interactive workshop led by this year's keynote speaker, Crystal Washington! Join Crystal and your peers as you break down key insights learned from Crystal and transform them into actionable tech solutions to enhance your business. Over 90 minutes, you’ll collaborate to develop practical, easy-to-implement strategies that streamline operations, boost efficiency, and keep you ahead of the competition. This hands-on session taps into collective brainpower, helping you tackle industry challenges and return home ready to work smarter, not harder.

The DPHA Product Showcase will be open to see new, best-selling, and innovative products as follows:

Friday, October 17    

7:30am – 8:30am   Product Showcase Open w/ Breakfast

11:45am – 1:00pm   Product Showcase Open

4:30pm – 7:00pm   Product Showcase Open for Cocktail Reception - Trade Welcome

Saturday, October 18    

8:00am - 9:00am   Product Showcase w/ Breakfast      

9:00am – 11:30am  Product Showcase Open (also open to public)

11:30am - 2:30pm   Exhibit Hall locked down for freight move-in (All attendees to report to lunch and roundtables)  

A limited number of 10’ by 10’ exhibit spaces are available for the Product Showcase.  Exhibits include a six-foot draped table, two chairs, pipe and drape side and back curtains.  Space is offered to DPHA Corporate Sponsors first. The cost is $4,500 and includes one complimentary employee registration. Half-priced 2nd exhibitor badge available to conference sponsors identified as such on marketing materials.

The DPHA Product Showcase is dedicated exclusively to the decorative plumbing and hardware industry for, by, and about DPHA members. Attendees are highly sophisticated and knowledgeable principals of decorative plumbing and hardware showrooms.