2026 HDDA Fall Conference

Come join us at the 2026 HDDA Fall Conference, hosted at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa.

There isn't another event in the country where HDD contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry leaders come together quite like the HDDA Fall Conference.

Whether you are looking to sharpen your business, expand your network, or simply reconnect with friends in the HDD industry, this year's Fall Conference is one you won't want to miss.

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Wednesday Evening

We are kicking things off with an HDDA first, Casino Night!

Join us for an evening of networking, great food, casino games, and yes...there will be a bar involved.

Thursday

Thursday's program is packed with presentations designed to help both you and your business.

Our keynote speaker, Dan Leffelaar, President & Chief Coaching Officer of Novus Global and Founder of Novus Global Sport, will present "How Do the Best Get Better?"

Dan has coached leaders in Major League Baseball, the NBA, NHL, NFL, NCAA athletics, and the English Premier League, working with professional team captains, Olympic athletes, and multiple league MVPs. His presentation will challenge the way you think about leadership, performance, and personal growth.

Next, Aaron Henley of Henley Law will present an informative session on HDD Contract Law. Bring a notebook, this is one presentation that could have a direct impact on your bottom line.

Representatives from SWBC will then discuss employee benefits and practical strategies for attracting and retaining quality employees.

We will wrap up the educational sessions with our always popular HDD Roundtable, where industry leaders discuss today's biggest challenges, opportunities, and the future of HDD.

The day concludes with a cocktail reception and dinner, another great opportunity to spend time with fellow contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and friends throughout the industry.

Friday

🆕 New This Year: HDDA Exhibitor Showcase

We are excited to add a new feature to this year’s HDDA Fall Conference, the HDDA Exhibitor Showcase.

During Friday morning breakfast, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with our event sponsors and learn more about the equipment, products, services, technology, and resources they provide to the HDD industry. Sponsors will be able to set up tabletop displays, making it easy for contractors and industry professionals to connect directly with the vendors and manufacturers supporting HDDA.

The showcase will be located in or near the breakfast area, giving attendees a convenient opportunity to grab breakfast, visit with sponsors, ask questions, and make valuable industry connections.

We encourage all attendees to spend time visiting the showcase and supporting the companies that help make this event possible.

Sponsors: please let us know if you plan to set up a tabletop display during the Friday morning Exhibitor Showcase.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy everything Lost Pines has to offer.

Bring a client, bring your spouse, or simply take advantage of some well-earned downtime with friends.

Activities include:

Championship golf
Horseback riding
Sporting clays
Fishing
Lazy River
Mountain biking
UTV rentals
Hiking
Rafting
Kayaking
Archery
Full-service spa

Whether you are coming for the education, the networking, or simply to spend a few days with the best people in the HDD industry, we look forward to seeing you at Lost Pines this fall.

Schedule

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- 06:00pm: Social Hour, Casino Night

Thursday, November 5, 2026
- 8:00am-9:00am - Breakfast
- 9:00am-12:00pm - Business
- 12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch
- 1:00pm-3:00pm - Business
- 3:00pm-7:00pm - Free time
- 7:00pm-9:00pm - Member Dinner

Friday, November 6, 2026
- 8:00am - 9:00am- Breakfast and NEW Exhibitor Showcase
- Enjoy Lost Pines Resort & Spa!