Registration Opens For The Clean Show ’25 in Orlando

This August, The Clean Show 2025 will be coming to Orlando, FL. For four full days – from Aug. 23 to 26 – the Orange County Convention Center will host all of the latest drycleaning and laundry technology, equipment and services available on the market.

If attendance is similar to that of The Clean Show 2022 in Atlanta, GA, then close to 10,000 visitors will be on hand to see firsthand demonstrations and speak directly to vendors on the exhibit hall.

It will be open to explore from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

In mid-March, many of the educational topics for this year’s Clean Show were announced, including the topics for sessions presented by the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI).

The association will kick off its first program on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. called “Beyond the Hanger: Marketing Strategies to Strengthen Your Business.”

It will help attendees learn how to stand out with the use of strategic marketing and explore innovative ways to attract new customers, retain loyal ones and build a business that sets your brand apart.

On the same morning, DLI has asked Dave Coyle of Maverick Drycleaners to present “The Client Journey” at 9 a.m. Attendees will learn the tools and tactics to surprise your clients using marketing channels that aren’t congested. Spot pain points and identify opportunities for magic moments as you build a team that always puts your clients front and center.

The next program will be called “The Only Option at Any Price” and will be presented at 8 a.m. on Sunday morning by Glen Gould, a serial entrepreneur and owner of Dry Cleaning Connection.

Discover how to position your business as the top choice for customers — regardless of price. This program will focus on proven strategies for delivering exceptional customer service, building customer loyalty and creating a value-driven brand that makes price comparisons irrelevant.

Also on Sunday morning, popular technology guru and speaker Beth Z will present “Seven Things Your Company Should Be Doing with AI” at 9 a.m. This seminar will explore artificial intelligence applications, from streamlining operations and improving customer service to enhancing marketing strategies and optimizing inventory management. Learn how AI tools can save you time, reduce costs and boost profitability.

On Monday morning, the association will offer a panel discussions of “Cleaning for a Cause: Community Impact and Business Growth” at 9 a.m. Attendees will discover how giving back can make a difference for both your community and your business. The panel will feature drycleaning operators who will discuss how they participate in charitable causes and strengthen their business’s reputation.

Afternoon educational sessions

In addition to the early morning educational sessions, there will be afternoon programs scheduled on Aug. 23 and 24.

An experienced economist, Kuehl will offer his insights on the current state of the economy and his forecast for the year to come – specifically, what small business owners need to know to navigate that coming economy.

On the same day, professional speaker and trainer Jessica Stollings-Holder will present a program on “Generational Fluency” at 3:30 p.m. She has studied how to bridge gaps across generations for over two decades and uses theoretical, historical and practical insights to present a high-level view of the generations in the workforce and how to bring them together for greater understanding and more effective working relationships.

There will be another pair of educational programs presented on Saturday afternoon, including one by Kristina Stubblefield, a digital marketing specialist, who will present “Unlock the Power of AI to Revolutionize Your Business” at 2 p.m. Those who attend will learn how AI can elevate their marketing by personalizing interactions and streamlining operations.

Lastly, there will be an expert panel of laundry professionals slated to speak from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on “How to Start and Grow a Commercial Laundry Business.” Panel members will discuss the best way to begin such a transition, how the industry works, what competition exists and whether or not it’s the right move for you.

Innovation Awards debut

This year, show organizer Messe Frankfurt will present its inaugural Innovation Awards program to honor exceptional performance in the fields of industry research, new materials and technologies. They will be measured in four categories: Best New Application; Best New Product; Best New Technology for Sustainability; and Best New Technology for Automation.

Exhibiting companies have until a July 18 deadline to submit innovations to be considered for the program. A jury of industry experts will assess the entries and the winners will be acknowledged and announced sometime during The Clean Show2025.

For those planning on making the trip to Orlando in August, it’s best to register as early as possible. There is a reduced cost for “early birds” who sign up by August 16 — $130 for non-members and $120 for members of one of the sponsoring associations. After that date, the cost goes up to $170 per non-member and $156 per member. On-site registration costs $200 per person for both members and non-members.

DLI will be headquartered at the Rosen Centre Hotel, which will be offering The Clean Show 2025 attendees a special discounted rate starting at $215 per night. Links to that hotel, and other official Clean Show hotels, can be found by visiting the “Planning and Preparing” section of the website, www.thecleanshow.com.

For general attendees, there are plenty of hotel options to choose from, including the Hilton Orlando, Rosen Plaza Hotel, Rosen Shingle Creek, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World and several others with nightly rates ranging from $159.

The official Clean Show site also has links for Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Airlines discount codes for those needing to make flight plans.

In the same section, there is a downloadable schedule for the complimentary shuttle bus that runs to and from the Clean Show hotels and the Orange County Convention Center. Service will run from 7 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23. On Sunday and Monday, it will run from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Finally, on Tuesday, it will run from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon.

Source: BPS Communications, Inc.