The calendar for network marketing in 2026 looks promising as major marketing organizations are setting the stage for some of the long-running network marketing events. Starting from last week of February 2026, events are scheduled across the globe for network marketers. The hosts have decided to keep the conferences recruitment–free spaces to encourage more networking and learning. From marketing deep dives and exclusive events for Latino markets and a meeting with the Congress members at Capitol Hill, network marketers will be provided with insightful strategies to stay ahead in the business.
From coast to coast and across continents, Direct Selling Association (DSA) events are where innovation meets opportunity. A podium decorated with a fusion of tradition and modernity opens the doors for new networking opportunities, inspiring conversations, and strategic insights among the top MLM companies across the globe.
On DSA events
DSA events offer a platform for direct selling and MLM companies to present their very recent advancements, connect with industry leaders, and inspire one another. Each region brings its unique flair to these events, making them a global celebration of the network marketing spirit.
DSN Marketing Deep Dive: What's in store for February 2026
The last week of February seems interesting for the direct selling geeks as DSN is conducting its marketing deep dive event on February 25th, 2026. The event will have industry experts on the panel sharing perspectives based on their lived business experiences dealing with current marketing challenges.
Designing a cutting-edge marketing strategy has become more challenging than ever before for direct selling companies. The primary agenda of the event is to discuss in-depth on how marketing is reshaping and resetting everything in network marketing—from email strategy and social media engagement to content framework. Participants will be provided a workshop-like environment with live Q&As and open discussions designed to make it engaging and help them gather actionable insights.
The event will be hosted by Stuart Johnson, founder of Direct Selling News and will have marketing leaders from prominent MLM companies on the dais as speakers.
Event highlights
Mentoring companies on how to empower distributors while keeping up the brand identity.
Communication shifts and making content for different audiences.
Get started with AI while still being authentic.
Maintaining brand voice across different markets and creating content for diverse audiences.
Building effective Marcom frameworks that align messaging across channels.
Evaluating and integrating Martech solutions that actually work together.
DSU Spring 2026 & Global Celebration: Scaling direct sales in Hispanic and Latino market
The United States, Mexico, Latin America, and South America are the key markets in the direct selling industry that pivot the industry towards growth each year. This year, from April 14th to April 16th , DSU is organizing a 3-day marketing seminar for companies who want to dive into these fast growing markets.
The program is divided into three days, where on the first day attendees can choose from three workshops to attend. The workshops include artificial intelligence, payment processing, legal, regulatory and compliance.
On the evening of April 14th, the highly anticipated awards of the direct selling industry, also known as the Oscars of direct selling, will be premiered. Along with the DSN Bravo Awards, the DSN Global 100 list will be revealed.
Followed by this, on April 16th participants will be offered a TEDx-style masterclass by an amazing lineup of speakers. Speakers will include Jay Dhaliwal, founder of Super Patch, Michael Fallquist, founder of Think Energy, and Blake Erick, who is a New York Times best-selling author and co-founder of scaling.com.
Event highlights
Building presence in US and Latin American markets.
Interactive workshops on modern practices that provide actionable strategies.
Masterclass by pioneers of the industry.
DSU Europe 2026: Forum to connect and network is back in session
DSU Europe returns to London this time from 10th June to 12th June. It's an exclusive event designed for direct selling executives to learn from the seasoned experts of the industry.
European direct selling leaders will share their valuable insights on how to improve industry connections and create new opportunities.
The program extends for three days, which includes an invite only CEO forum on June 10th followed by two general sessions on 11th June and a compliance and regulatory workshop on 12th June. The panel of speakers soon to be announced.
Event highlights
European direct selling leaders to explore latest industry insights.
Invite-only forums for C-level executives.
General sessions to learn from and network with experts.
Legal, regulatory, and compliance workshop.
Mastermind Event: Long-running network marketing event for leadership and growth
Sofia, Bulgaria is setting the stage for an insightful network marketing event from October 1st to October 4th in 2026. According to the event hosts, they are creating a world-class platform for network marketers to connect, get trained from the experts of the industry in a completely growth-based environment.
It is an in-person event for ambitious network marketers and their respective teams to gain insightful strategies suitable for improving their business directly from the experts. Successful network marketers across the globe will join the panel to share their direct selling experiences. The list of faculty includes Art Jonak, Randy Gage, Dana Collins, Wes Linden, and many more.
The unique factor about the Mastermind Event is that it has been a recruitment-free event since 1996. This helps your team avoid getting distracted by products with hyped claims. Such a strict policy facilitates a 100% learning and networking environment.
Event highlights
Team building strategies to be used in 2026.
Developing strong leadership.
Cutting-edge social media strategies.
Insightful strategies to succeed.
LIDMA Annual Conference & Business Showcase: Premier event for direct selling marketers in the life insurance sector
This fall 2026, the Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association will celebrate 20 years of leadership at the 2026 Annual LIDMA Conference and Showcase. The conference is scheduled for 3 days starting from September 20 to 23, 2026 at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale.
The event remains a premier gathering for direct marketers to connect, network, discuss cutting-edge solutions and stay ahead of the industry. The event is decided to begin with a reception lunch for network marketers to connect with their old friends from different parts of the globe.
The session officially starts on Monday with general sessions and discussion that provide actionable takeaways that can be applied to your business.
Mark your calendars to enjoy by the beach at Fort Lauderdale while learning and engaging in discussions around business development.
Event highlights
LIDMA to celebrate its 20th year in life insurance sector of direct selling industry.
A premier gathering to connect, discuss, and share insights.
Actionable takeaways for each business.
Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill: Advocacy-focused event to protect the direct selling channel
The Direct Selling Association is again set to commemorate the Direct Selling Day at Capitol Hill.
It is primarily an event that brings together all direct marketers, executives, and industry leaders to advocate for the flexible functioning of the sales channels of the industry.
It's aimed to strengthen the relationship between direct marketers and the federal lawmakers of the United States of America. The event typically has around 125 representatives from multiple DSA member companies. Several meetings will be conducted with the Congress members and their staff. The primary agenda of the meeting is to protect the independent contractor status of direct sellers and to advocate for the passing of the H.R. 3522—the Preserving the Direct Seller Independence Act. Throughout the event the representatives will highlight how direct selling brings entrepreneurship opportunities to a major population especially women.
Event highlights
Commemorating direct selling day at the Capitol Hill.
Advocating for flexible laws for the industry.
Event to strengthen relation between direct sales entrepreneurs and lawmakers.
Passage of the bill to preserve direct seller independence act.
Direct Sellers Association of Canada: Connect 2024
A pivotal gathering for the direct selling industry, DSA Canada Connect 2024 brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts for a dynamic three-day experience. The conference was held at the gorgeous Queen’s Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, from June 23 to 26. And it turned out to be the perfect place for building connections, diving into insightful discussions, and recognizing outstanding achievements.
Event highlights
Jennifer Ménard-Shand on staffing, employee retention, and indigenous reconciliation.
Fireside chat on political landscape and its impact on the direct selling industry.
PayQuicker power panel on approaches to boost workforce stability and growth.
DSA Canada awards ceremony for celebrating excellence and innovation.
DSA START Summit: Set Your Course for 2024
‘Truly electric’ are just the perfect words to describe the DSA START Summit of 2024, set from January 15 to 17 at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Florida. A platform for industry leaders from across the globe to gather around and gear up for what's next in direct selling. Among the keynote speakers, included Al Bala who stepped in with a presentation on adapting to affiliate marketing that has spurred innovation at his company.
On the other side of change is where, I think, a blue ocean opportunity and we don’t want to miss the blue ocean opportunity because of our inability to change and adapt, which is what this event here.
Alfredo Bala, CEO of Mannatech
The event had it all—interactive workshops, networking opportunities, exhibition on the latest industry innovations, and the DSA awards ceremony.
Event highlights
CEO roundtable discussions on:
Industry overlook.
Technology and new trends in AI.
Change management: Need for adaptation and innovation.
Direct selling opportunities in the Hispanic and Latin American markets.
WFDSA 2023 World Congress Dubai: Reimagine the Future
October 16th to 18th was a time of goodwill and game-changing discussions, as seen at the WFDSA’s World Congress XVII. Dubai’s Grand Hyatt and Atlantis, The Palm attracted over 350 participants including industry leaders, policymakers, and experts. Hosted by DSA UAE, this three-day global gathering set the scene to explore the evolving landscape of direct selling and chart a course for its future growth and sustainability.
The past two years have highlighted the compelling need for what our industry offers. With all the volatility in the world, I believe this is the time for our industry to rise and shine. Now is the time when we can bring a more powerful and inclusive business model to the forefront of the world’s attention.
Roger Barnett, WFDSA Chairman
Epixel’s delegates had a great time at the event, staying involved from start to finish. Beyond informative sessions, it was a dynamic platform for networking and relationship building. They actively participated in discussions with peers, exchanging insights, and building new connections. Appreciating how the event highlighted the direct selling industry’s dynamic nature, resilience, and ethical focus, they saw its potential for ongoing growth.
Event highlights
History, progress, and current activities of direct selling industry.
Rapid pace of technological advancements.
Identifying emerging consumer preferences, values, and expectations.
Latest regulatory developments and best practices for compliance management.
Integrating sustainability into business operations and building a positive social impact.
Importance of investing in distributor development and MLM leadership training.
Direct Selling Association of South Africa: Virtual Convention 2023
On November 28, DSA SA hosted its 4th annual Virtual Convention themed “Reimagine the Future.” This event celebrated their 51st anniversary and showed how the direct selling industry in Africa is being reinvented and redefined. Faith Magope hosted the program, with keynote speakers including Robert Cavitt, CEO, Jenkon; Brandon Masondo, DSA Vice Chairperson and Africa Expansion Director; and Mark Keating, CEO of SalesGuru, among others.
Direct selling is providing an economic lifeline in SA, addressing the lack of income opportunities for women, undergraduates, and the unemployed.
Imtiaz Ebrahim, Secretariat of the DSA
DSAM 45th Anniversary Convention and Dinner Celebration 2023
For four straight years, Direct Selling Association Malaysia (DSAM) has held the number 6 spot in global sales and is the only organization chosen by the WFDSA to carry out rebranding initiative by targeting younger audiences. Supported by The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and WFDSA, DSAM celebrated its 45th anniversary on November 15, 2023. President Zaihan Ariffin marked the occasion. Over 145 members from different subcommittees, including legal affairs, membership, technical regulation, PR communications, and the newly formed sustainability committee, attended.
Event highlights
Role of DSAM in shaping the global direct selling industry.
Involvement in drafting the Direct Sales and Anti-Pyramid Scheme Act of 1993.
Vision for the future of direct selling in Malaysia.
Gen Z and their growing interest in entrepreneurship.
Rising need for distributors to adapt and innovate.
The European Direct Selling Conference 2022: Infinite Evolution.
Seldia conference in Brussels on May 10-11, 2022, was a key two-day hybrid event. It drew industry leaders to discuss the future of direct selling, how to upskill entrepreneurs, new regulations, and the push for greater sustainability. The event featured a robust lineup of panels and keynote speakers from leading MLM companies, including Avon, PM International, Amway, and Tupperware.
Quotes from the leaders of the industry
Consumers increasingly want flexibility and entrepreneurial choice, and direct selling is well-positioned to deliver on both. The 21% increase in positive perceptions shows that trust in the model is rising and that Americans are open to this channel as a modern retail option.
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