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Drycleaning & Laundry Expo West (DL Expo West), known from previous years for its innovative programming and industry-leading events, is set to take place 27-29 March 2026, at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas.
“Our goal is to bring the drycleaning and coin-op community together with the best speakers, educational sessions, equipment and resources available,” said Southwest Drycleaners Association (SDA) president Fran Stone-Beale and owner of A Town Cleaners, in Abilene, Texas. “We are also hosting the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI) Board of directors, Maverick Drycleaners and the Xplor Spot user groups at the Expo.”
To maximise attendance, the organisers have decided registration for the conference and equipment show will be offered at no cost. To further enrich the experience, the Expo committee has arranged a plant tour of three leading Dallas-area drycleaners, for a modest fee.
“The DL Expo West programme features some of the industry’s favourite voices as well as fresh new talent,” said Toran Brown, Expo committee member and owner of Rytina Fine Cleaning, in Sacramento, California.
Highlights include: Ajay Prakash, CEO of Rinse, will speak on ‘Perspectives on Growth and Innovation for Cleaners of All Sizes’; Bryan Wallace will discuss ‘Five Trends Driving Growth of WDF & Laundry Delivery’, and; Dale Pedzinski of Extract will share his thoughts on ‘Practical AI in the Dry Cleaning Industry (Without the Hype)’. See the full line-up at www.dlexpo.org/dl-expo-west.
Exhibitors can look forward to a projected audience of more than 900 attendees. Each exhibitor receives an attendee list, Facebook announcements and listing in the February 2026 SDA & CCA Magazines. Booth fees start at $2,675 and there is a 10% discount to exhibit at both the Expo West and East. Prices are 5% off until 1 December and booths are selling fast, especially prime locations. Interested vendors can reach out to leslie@bpscommunications.com for more information.
