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Looking to present at the 2021 NIADA 75th Annual Convention & Expo?
Click here to submit speaker proposals by April 16, 2021. Details and requirements included in link. Any additional questions, please contact Larry Dixon.
2021 NIADA Convention & Expo
Join us this year in San Antonio as we celebrate our 75th anniversary. We look forward to seeing you!
When
Monday, August 23 – Thursday, August 26, 2021
Where
Hotel
Room rate: $199 + tax/night
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the NIADA Convention & Expo in August?
In order to meet safely, the NIADA Board of Directors pushed the convention from June to August. The White House is now estimating that every American will have access to COVID-19 vaccination by the end of May. Some medical experts predict the United States will have achieved herd immunity by the end of April. By moving the meeting until August, NIADA members will be able to safely plan and NIADA staff will be able to prepare and market the meeting.
Will NIADA go back to meeting in June in 2022?
Yes. The August dates were the first available late in the third-quarter. NIADA has contracts for 2022, 2023, and 2024 to meet in June in Las Vegas.
Why San Antonio?
There was no meeting space in our preferred Las Vegas venues in the late third- or fourth-quarters of 2021. San Antonio had availability, and it’s a great convention city. Everything – the hotels, convention center, and the city’s best restaurants – are all an easy stroll away on the River Walk. The hotel – the Marriott River Center – is a short cab ride from the airport.
Will the NIADA Convention conflict with other meetings?
In 2021, it is inevitable that the NIADA Convention will conflict or abut another meeting. Every national trade association pushed their 2021 meeting to the late third- or fourth-quarter of 2021, NIADA is no different. We did take care to avoid conflicting with known NIADA state affiliate conventions.
What is your cancellation policy?
Attendee Cancellation Policy: Attendee cancellations received on or before July 19th, 2021, will be eligible for a refund, subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Refund requests received for cancellations or no-shows after July 19th, 2021, will not be processed. Please email us at registration@niada.com if you are requesting to cancel.
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy: Please contact registration@niada.com if you have any questions concerning your booth.
Will there be a livestream?
Yes, we will livestream portions of the 2021 Convention & Expo. We are excited to share NIADA’s 75th anniversary with you in person and online!
What’s new in 2021?
In 2021, NIADA will offer three education tracks: retail, buy here pay here, and service. The tracks will be clearly marked with clear expectations of the learning outcomes described. We will also offer a new Service Bay series of 20-minute, single topic, education offerings.
Will you offer any discounts or promotions?
Yes. In addition to the Early Bird Discount, members are eligible for a $200 discount off the non-member rate. For more pricing information, please view the registration page. A group discount is also available for those registering 3 or more attendees. Discount code: GROUP2021.