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is encouraged https://www. idaparts.org/convention Thank you to everyone who made Dublin such a success — from our speak- ers and sponsors to every attendee who contributed to the conversation. Here's to building on that momentum as we prepare for another year of growth, connection, and shared success. See you in San Diego! Carrying the Spirit of Dublin Forward A s we close the chapter on our unforgettable 2025 IDA Con- vention & Trade Show in Dublin, Ireland, I can't help but reflect on the incredible energy, insight, and connec- tion that defined this year's event. Though intimate in size, the convention was rich in content and community — a reminder that impact is not measured by scale, but by shared purpose. From the inspiring keynote address to the thought-pro- voking panel discussions and engaging breakout sessions, every moment offered valuable lessons and fresh perspectives for our industry. Attendees left Dublin not just with new contacts, but with renewed motivation to drive innovation, collabo- ration, and advocacy across the independent distribution network. A special thank you to Dennis Brown for making our very first President's Luncheon such a success, and for generously sharing his time and perspective as a past IDA President. His in- sight and leadership continue to inspire our members and strengthen the IDA commu- nity. For those who couldn't join us, we've made it easy to catch up — visit our website for convention highlights, and don't miss the exclu- sive session recordings and resources available in the Members Only Section https://www.idaparts.org/ members-only-section. And as one event wraps, we're already looking ahead! Mark your calendars for our IDA Hospitality Suite at CONEXPO March 4, 2026 at the Westgate Hotel Suite 2910, and of course, for the 2026 IDA Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, October 27–30, 2026. Booth reservations and sponsorship opportunities for both events are now open — and with space filling quickly, early participation IDA Universal Nov - Dec 2025 EDITOR'S NOTES Tiffany Cabral Executive Director/Editor IDA Hospitality Suite CONEXPO-CON/AGG March 4th, 2026 Westgate Hotel Las vegas, Nevada 4