2024 Convention
We are thrilled to announce our next IDAL Convention!
It will be held in St. Charles, Missouri on November 4-7, 2024 at the Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton, St. Charles. Convention classes are finalized and available for registration online.
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Here’s what to expect:
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Eighteen teachers (many new) teaching twenty-six classes
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Delectable lunches Monday through Thursday (included in your registration fee)
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A revamped Annual General Meeting
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Tuesday night Grand Opening Party
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Expo day – all day Wednesday – with swag, demos and contests
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Morning and evening lectures on select days
NOVEMBER 4 - 7
Hotel Reservations
Embassy Suites by Hilton, St. Charles, Missouri
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Two-room suites with bath, fridge, microwave, and wet bar
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Complimentary morning breakfast
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Complimentary evening happy hour with drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres
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8 miles from the STL airport, easily traveled by hotel shuttle or a short Uber/Lyft or taxi drive
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Hotel shuttle to within 3 miles of the Embassy Suites, when available
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Excellent hospitality
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Great food
Sunday, 11/3/24
Registration is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, 11/4/24
Registration is open from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Classes in session from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Buffet lunch from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/5/24
Registration is open from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Classes in session from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Buffet lunch from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
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Annual General Meeting, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Champagne toast followed by Welcome Party, 7 to 9 p.m. Heavy hors
d’oeuvres and cash bar with 1 free drink ticket.
Wednesday, 11/6/24
Registration is open from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Morning classes/lectures from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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Expo Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Box lunches are available from noon to 1 p.m. for both vendors and attendees.
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Evening classes/lectures from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Thursday, 11/7/24
Registration is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10: a.m.
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Classes in session from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Buffet lunch from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Sponsorship & Vendors
If you would prefer; download our packet, fill it out, print, then send in with a check.
2023 Convention Highlights
We had an amazing line-up of classes last year.
We brought together an amazing team of instructors.