2026 Conference + Product Showcase

COFFEE CHAT LOUNGE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8:30AM-9:30AM

Grab a Cup of Joe with fellow DPHA attendees who have just concluded their 5K run or arrived in town. Located in the Broadcast Lounge on Level 4. Check in and catch up with peers before heading to committee meetings. 

COUNCIL OF FELLOWS FOOD TOUR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 4:00PM - 8:00PM
$225 per person (Additional Ticket Required)

Discover Salt Lake City one bite at a time on our progressive dining tour through the heart of downtown while giving back to our own Industry family with scholarships. This tour takes you to four locally owned restaurants and specialty food spots for curated tastings that add up to a full meal, featuring a delicious mix of savory and sweet dishes. Along the way, your guide brings the city to life with stories of its vibrant food scene, rich architecture, and cultural landmarks, as you explore Main Street, Regent Street, and Broadway—passing highlights like the iconic Eccles Theater. With seated tastings at every stop, and non-alcoholic beverages included, this experience makes it the perfect way to savor Salt Lake City like a local. 

Tour will conclude by 8pm. Alcohol available to purchase separately.

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 (MIXED SEGMENT)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2:00PM-4:00PM

Networking is at the heart of DPHA, and we’re kicking off the conference by bringing everyone together. Join peers from all four membership segments—dealers, manufacturers, reps, and professionals—for open discussions about industry trends, shared challenges, fresh opportunities, and what’s ahead for 2026. This session is designed to spark new connections, broaden perspectives across the supply chain, and set the tone for a collaborative and impactful conference weekend.

MEMBER ROUNDTABLES (SEGMENT-SPECIFIC)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1:00PM-3:00PM

Continue the conversation in more focused groups with peers from your specific segment. Dealers with dealers, manufacturers with manufacturers, reps with reps, and professionals with professionals. Dive deeper into the issues that matter most to you, share real-world insights, swap solutions, and strengthen relationships with those who walk in your shoes every day. Expect candid conversations, practical takeaways, and connections that last long after the conference ends.

SUNSET HAPPY HOUR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 6:00PM –7:00PM

Join your fellow attendees for Happy Hour on the 6th-floor terrace, where sweeping views of the Wasatch Mountains and downtown Salt Lake City create the perfect backdrop for connection and celebration. As the sun begins to set, the sky transforms with color, offering a relaxed and memorable setting to unwind, reconnect with colleagues, and toast to 25 years together.

Take in the fresh mountain air, enjoy great conversation, and soak up the golden hour before we make our way to the Closing 25th Anniversary Dinner Party and High School Reunion. It is the ideal way to pause, reflect, and celebrate before the evening festivities begin.

HIGH SCHOOL REUNION CLOSING PARTY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7:00PM –10:30PM

Get ready to relive your glory days, or your most wonderfully awkward ones, at our High School Reunion–themed Closing Party! We’re calling all jocks, cheerleaders, theater kids, band geeks, rebels, and overachievers: dress like you did in high school (yes, that means letterman jackets, prom dresses, vintage concert tees, hair crimpers, Doc Martens, metallic eyeshadow… whatever your era demands!). We’ll be handing out Senior Superlatives — think Best Dressed, Most Likely to Succeed, Class Clown and more — so bring your A-game and your yearbook-worthy attitude. It’s going to be hilarious, nostalgic, and absolutely unforgettable.

EDUCATIONAL TOPIC TABLE SESSIONS:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 9:15AM –10:15AM

EDUCATIONAL SEGMENTS - BROKEN DOWN FOR YOUR NEEDS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1:00PM –3:00PM - SEGMENT SPECIFIC ROUNDTABLE BREAKOUT

Step into an intimate roundtable with peers in your member category. Share your wins, challenges, and everyday experiences while learning how others across the country navigate similar situations. Walk away with fresh insights, practical strategies, and ideas you can put into action to grow your business.

(Exhibitor attendees will have their own breakout before exhibit hall teardown. Information provided in the Exhibitor Hub)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 3:30PM – 5:00PM - CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

Following the segment-specific roundtables, our Reps, Dealers, and Professional attendees will have the opportunity to attend one of the following offerings to sharpen their tools and get back to work Monday with tips & tricks fresh off the press. (Rooms max out at 65 attendees; breakouts will be first-come, first-served.) Please select your breakout at checkout.

"Art + Science of Storytelling" - Information informs—but stories persuade. In this session, Greg Rohl breaks down why storytelling is the most powerful tool in luxury branding, shows how leading brands use it to differentiate, and shares a practical framework you can use to craft stories that elevate your products, your brand, and your leadership.

IAPMO's Eye-Opening presentation on staying ahead of competition and avoiding counterfeit merchandise from sites like Amazon. Learn how to be sure you are always providing your clients with the best quality and services above the rest. Join Brenda Madonna for the afternoon to stay ahead of the competition.

Cultivate Connection in Luxury Sales - Join Alessia Adler, renowned energy sales instructor, who will help you build genuine client relationships by aligning with emotional needs and fostering authentic trust. Gain practical strategies for consistent, personalized communication, along with proven focus and energy management techniques to stay composed and effective in high-pressure situations.

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 2026 Conference and Product Showcase. Products nominated for products of the year are featured in the Product Guide, and winners will be published in The Drop 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. OR FEEL FREE TO NOMINATE TODAY!

POTY AND PROFESSIONAL AWARDS PRESENTATION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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

Friday, October 23    

Saturday, October 24    

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. Discounted additional passes are available for purchase.

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. 

25 Years in the Making, Celebrate Like It’s Senior Year

This year marks DPHA’s 25th Anniversary, and we’re closing out the conference with a celebration you will not want to miss. Think high school reunion energy, but better. No awkward small talk, just great people, great food, and a dance floor waiting to be packed.

For one night only, we’re throwing it back to senior year. That means we want you showing up fully decked out in the style of the year you graduated. Think bell bottoms, big hair, band tees, grunge flannel, frosted tips, denim jackets, throwback sneakers, or whatever ruled your hallway back in the day. Every style is welcome, and the more commitment to the look, the better.

The night will be full of throwback fun, including: 

• A photo booth to recreate your best senior portrait poses
• Senior superlatives, because some traditions deserve a comeback
• A DJ spinning the biggest hits from our graduation years
• Plenty of time to eat, laugh, reconnect, and absolutely pack the dance floor

To celebrate the journey that brought us here, we’re also collecting senior portraits and favorite photos from the last 25 years of DPHA. These will be featured throughout the conference and during the celebration as we look back on the people, moments, and memories that built this community. Submit photos here. ⬅️

This is your moment to go all in. Dust off the high school fashions, submit those throwback photos, and come ready to celebrate 25 years of DPHA with a night that feels part reunion, part party, and completely unforgettable.

Let’s show Salt Lake City how DPHA celebrates.