February 24-26, 2026 | Cleveland, OH

Registration is now open. Join the premier summit that unites marketing, communications, and public relations professionals dedicated to driving the success of destination organizations.

February 21-24, 2026 | Cleveland, OH

The CDME program is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement, preparing destination leaders to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Start or continue your professional journey, advance your career and enhance your industry knowledge! 

March 30 - April 1, 2026 | Newport Beach, CA

Join your industry colleagues to learn how to navigate and overcome the complexities of your role. You will hear from thought leaders about the areas that stand out in our industry as topics to discuss in-depth in order to come up with strategies and solutions.

April 26-27, 2026 | Dallas, TX

The CDME program is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement, preparing destination leaders to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Start or continue your professional journey, advance your career and enhance your industry knowledge! 

April 27-29, 2026 | Dallas, TX

The Convention Sales & Services Summit is a cross-functional gathering of sales and services professionals dedicated to helping clients plan and execute successful meetings and events.

July 18-21, 2026 | Portland, OR

The CDME program is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement, preparing destination leaders to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Start or continue your professional journey, advance your career and enhance your industry knowledge! 

July 21-23, 2026 | Portland, OR

The Annual Convention is the must-attend event for everyone in the organization industry. It’s your ultimate opportunity to connect with peers and acquire the most cutting-edge knowledge to confidently face tomorrow’s toughest challenges.

October 17-20, 2026 | Ottawa, ON

The CDME program is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement, preparing destination leaders to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Start or continue your professional journey, advance your career and enhance your industry knowledge! 

October 26-28, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK

The Business Operations Summit is a cross-functional gathering of destination organization professionals in finance, human resources, operations and technology.