The 2023 Leadership Conference brought together over 180 top-tier management, as well as next generation leaders across all segments of the RV industry, for two days of impactful networking, leadership development and motivational speakers. The conference sessions and panels were designed to help nurture talent, provide a space to develop a deeper understanding of critical industry issues, and connect with the next generation of leaders in the RV industry.

Who Should Attend

C-Suite and next-generation leaders from RV industry manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and campgrounds are welcome to attend!

Attendee Registration Rate: US$795 (includes all sessions, speakers, meals, activities and networking events)
Spouse Registration Rate: US$295 (includes all meals, activities and networking events)

Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance

Monday, March 4

• Board Arrivals

Tuesday, March 5

• Leadership Conference Arrivals

• 8:00am – 12:00pm: RV Industry Association Board Meeting (Calusa Ballroom)

• 8:00am – 4:00pm: RVDA/RV Learning Center Board Meeting (Blue Heron B/C)

• 1:00pm – 4:00pm: Campground Coalition (Pine)

• 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Leadership Conference Welcome Reception (Waterfall Deck)

Wednesday, March 6 (Calusa Ballroom)

• 7:00am – 10:00am (group split in two): Kayaking the Estero River

• 7:00am – 10:00am (group split in two): Volunteer Activity at KOA Naples/Marco Island

• 11:00am – 11:45am: CEO Panel

• 12:00pm – 12:45pm: Lunch

• 12:45pm – 1:30pm: Keynote – Mike Veeck

• 1:45pm – 2:00pm: TBD

• 2:00pm – 2:45pm: Park Perspectives

  • 2:00pm – 2:20pm: Designing for the Adaptive Community (Brandon Mantz, Xantrex)

  • 2:25pm – 2:45pm: Construction Materials – Weight, Sustainability & the Future (Erin Curtis, Genesis Products)

• 2:45pm – 3:15pm: Panel – Understanding the RV Industry’s Self-Regulation

• 3:30pm – 5:00pm: Group Discussion: Unreasonable Hospitality with Billy Peelle and Lindsey Peckham of Eleven Madison Park

• 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Dinner Reception (Royal Palm)

Thursday, March 7 (Calusa Ballroom)

• 7:00am – 10:00am (group split in two): Kayaking the Estero River

• 7:00am – 10:00am (group split in two): Volunteer Activity at Lee County Parks and Recreation

• 11:00am – 12:00pm: Park Perspectives

• 12:00pm – 12:45pm: Lunch

• 12:45pm – 1:30pm: Keynote – Drew Tarvin

• 1:45pm – 5:00pm: Leadership Workshop led by Matt Dunsmoor – Founder and Chief Vision Office of octopy and Igniter at Simon Sinek, Inc.

• 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Dinner Reception (Corkscrew Restaurant)

Friday, March 8

• Departures