2026 Annual UDITOA Convention
January 26 - 29, 2026
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Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration
Convention Center
2900 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747
(Hotel Registration Link will be sent in Registration Confirmation Email)
Trade Show Registration include Monday/Tuesday events
Schedule of Events
(Tentative)
Monday, January 26, 2026
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Check-in/Registration
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Meet & Greet: Reconnect with old friends and make new ones at this casual event. Finger foods will be served. Members and Vendors all encouraged to attend. Bar sponsored by tbd
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
9:00 am - 9:45 am: Financial Planning & Exit Strategy
10:00 am - 10:45 am: “Behind the Curtain of Credit” — What Lenders Look for When Funding or Buying a Drive-In
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Income opportunities Part 1
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch sponsored by tbd
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Vendor Introductions followed by Trade Show
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Dinner at the Pool! Keg sponsored by tbd
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
8:00 am - 8:50 am: Drive-In Operators Only Meeting
9:00 am - 9:50 am: Business Meeting
10:00 am - 10:50 am: “The Business of the Box Office” — Insights from Professional and Self-Bookers
11:00 am - 11:50 am: “Changing the Marquee” — Stories from Those Who Bought, Sold, or Said Goodbye
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch Sponsored by tbd
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Member Exchange
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Making Drive-Ins relevant for the next generation w/ Fan Club Overview
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm: State of the Industry - Cinema United
Dinner on your own
Thursday, January 29, 2026
9:00 am - 9:45 am: Hollywood Creative Discussion
10:00 am - 11:45 am: Studio Rep Introductions and Content Previews
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch Sponsored by tbd
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Income Opportunities Part 2
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Donation Photo Op
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Drive-In Prom! Dinner sponsored by tbd. Bar sponsored by tbd Entertainment to be determined
