Join us November 11-14, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center West in Orlando for another exciting DEMA Show. Connect with DAN’s mission and team, as well as your fellow members, through engaging seminars, meetings, a members-only social event, and other activities during DEMA. The guide below will help DAN members maximize their 2025 show experience and prepare for what’s new this year.
Visit DAN’s Booth
Stop by Booth #621 to meet our team and discover how DAN supports dive professionals and businesses. Visit during show hours:
- Tuesday, November 11 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday November 12 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, November 13 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, November 14 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Book An Appointment
For personalized assistance at our booth, we recommend scheduling an appointment with a DAN representative. Reserve your appointment now. These one-on-one meetings are for current DAN Business Members and Professional Members as well as dive pros who are interested in membership.
Our staff will explain how your dive operation can benefit from programs such as Student Membership, rewards for member referrals, and discounts on professional liability insurance. Dive pros who schedule a DAN booth meeting in advance will receive a free gift.
Browse and Order Retail Products
This year, DAN Store products will not be available for purchase on the show floor. Product samples will be displayed in the booth for viewing only. Our team will be ready to answer your questions and assist you with ordering products for home delivery — with free shipping to the continental U.S. on all show orders.*
Preregister For The DAN Member Social
Sign up to attend DAN’s members-only social on Tuesday, November 11, 6–9 p.m., in Grand Ballrooms C, D, and E at the Rosen Centre Hotel, just a short walk from the Orange County Convention Center show floor. Connect with fellow members for an evening of conversation, drinks, and fun.
Register Online
This year, the DAN Member Social will be an exclusive benefit for members. To enter, you must have a ticket, which can be obtained free-of-charge through the Eventbrite event page here.
After registering, you’ll receive an e-ticket from Eventbrite to present at the door for an entry wristband. If you forget to register, you can still attend by providing your DAN member card or membership information at the door for an entry wristband. (We recommend using Eventbrite for faster entry.)
Preview the Event Program
We have adjusted the DAN Member Social event schedule from prior years to improve the overall experience for attendees. Check out the program below to know what to expect.
- 6 p.m. | Doors Open & Check-In: Present your e-ticket or membership card at the door, receive a wristband for entry along with two complimentary drink tickets.
- 6 – 6:30 p.m. | Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks: Grab a drink at the full-service bar and enjoy delicious, passed hors d’oeuvres. Bars temporarily close 15 minutes before the start of the presentation.
- 6:45 p.m. | Bars Closed & Presentations Begin: Hear from DAN leadership, learn about our vision for the future, and celebrate improvements in dive safety.
- 7:15 p.m. | Buffet Opens & Bar Reopens: Help yourself to a delicious buffet and visit the bar for another beverage.
- 9 p.m. | Event Concludes: Thank you for being a DAN member and for joining our celebration! Pick up a complimentary gift as you depart.
Attend DAN Seminars
Don’t miss DAN’s lineup of seminars in room W304H. Our researchers, doctors, and safety experts will present on topics crucial for dive professionals and business owners, including cylinder safety, cardiovascular fitness to dive, updated CNS oxygen toxicity exposure limits, effective risk management, and more. For the complete seminar schedule, visit our event page.
Participate in DAN Instructor, Instructor Trainer, and Examiner Activities
DAN Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Examiners are invited to participate in the events below and will receive additional details directly from DAN before DEMA. For more information, contact .
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Instructor Qualification Courses (IQC) and Instructor Trainer Qualification Course (ITQC) | Saturday, November 8; Sunday, October 9; and Monday, October 10
- These courses will be co-taught with the Powered By DAN partner agencies (NAUI, SEI, and IANTD). Participants are encouraged to sign up through their respective dive training agencies.
- 2026 DAN Instructor, Instructor Trainer, and Examiner Update | Tuesday, November 11 at 1 p.m.; or Thursday, November 13, at 1 p.m. (W304H)
- First Annual Examiners Meeting | Wednesday, November 12, at 3 p.m. (W304H)
We look forward to connecting with our diving community and hope to see you at the show!
*Please note that members in select states/territories, including Alaska and Hawaii, have the limited-time option to place preorders for pickup at the show. If this applies to you, you have already received an email from DAN about how to place your preorder.