Join us November 3–6, 2026, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for another exciting DEMA Show. Connect with the DAN team and engage with our mission through seminars, meetings, a members-only social event, and other activities throughout the show.
Visit DAN’s Booth
Stop by Booth 1337 to meet our team and discover how DAN supports dive professionals and businesses. Visit us during show hours:
- Tuesday, November 3 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 4 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Thursday, November 5 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Friday, November 6 | 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 and business owners 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. Attendees who schedule a DAN booth meeting will receive a gift.
Browse and Order Retail Products
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.
Attend the DAN Member Social
Join us for DAN’s members-only social on Tuesday, November 3, 6:30–9 p.m., at The Fillmore New Orleans (6 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana), located less than a mile from the convention center. Enjoy an evening of great conversation, drinks, and fun with fellow DAN members. (While hors d’oeuvres will be passed throughout the event, there will not be a buffet this year.) We look forward to seeing you there!
Attend DAN Seminars
Don’t miss DAN’s lineup of seminars in Room 260. Our researchers, doctors, safety experts, and guest speakers will present on topics crucial for dive professionals and business owners.
Seminar topics include decompression stress, liveaboard safety, oxygen exposure limits, freediving physiology, risk management in deep diving, 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 .
- Instructor Qualification Courses (IQC) and Instructor Trainer Qualification Course (ITQC) | October 31–November 2
- These courses will be co-taught with the Powered by DAN™ partner agencies, including IANTD, NAUI, SEI, and SSI. Please consider registering through your training agency.
- 2026 DAN Instructor, Instructor Trainer, and Examiner Update | November 3 or November 5 at 1 p.m.
- First Annual Examiners Meeting | November 5
We look forward to connecting with our diving community and seeing you at DEMA Show 2026!
