Value of Convention Attendance

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Here's why attendees value the Annual Convention:

  • Education and training
  • Maintain and build relationships
  • Relevant and timely business programs and access to high level decision makers from member distributor and manufacturing companies are staples of BSA conventions
  • The ability to keep up-to-date with changing industry trends
  • Hear about new products, equipment, technology and services
  • Save money, with the efficiency of seeing all your bearing channel partners in one place
  • Acquire new ideas
  • Maintain a presence – “see and be seen”

Value only found at the 2025 BSA Annual Convention:

Industry Updates

Find out the latest industry information from the BSA Distributor Survey results and ABMA Industry Update.

Incredible Speakers

  • Justin Wren - ‘PURPOSE – PERFORMANCE – IMPACT’ Justin shares his remarkable personal story from humble beginnings in rural Texas and a childhood shaped by relentless bullying. He eventually rose to mixed martial arts stardom, fighting in front thousands in person and millions around the world, only to lose it all to drugs and depression. But he fought back again, first on behalf of other victims of bullying, and later, through an almost unbelievable turn of events, on behalf of the Pygmy people of the Congo and Uganda. A three-time survivor of malaria, Justin has fought opponents both large and small throughout his life and along the way he has evolved into astonishing force for good in the world…and a remarkable keynote speaker.   
  • Vince Poscente - Full Speed Ahead- This keynote is a powerful experience that uses Vince's "recreational skier to Olympics in four years story" to deliver edge-of-your-seat inspiration and revenue-boosting tools for accelerated top-line growth. Clarity of Purpose - Start with the emotional buzz that your product or service delivers. Commitment is a Process - Leadership for the self is a living example of stepping into uncertainty. Consistency in a Demanding Environment - Do what the competition is not willing to do. Confidence is Key - Confident salespeople and leaders outperform competitors. Control Routines - Optimize outcomes by setting yourself up to win.

Location

Sporting Events

Unwind and network with your channel partners for a leisurely afternoon of golf.

  • Tennis
  • Golf Tournament
  • Deep Sea Fishing

    • Social Functions

    Enjoy the Saturday Welcome Event and three nights of networking packed social events at no additional cost.

    One-on-One Meetings With Your Channel Partners

    • Participate in Tuesday's Conference Table Sessions and/or make arrangements for private meetings on Tuesday afternoon or any other time that does not conflict with a BSA Convention scheduled activity or function.

    Special Features

    • Gain insight for the future as BSA prepares to help you reconnect with your essential relationships.
    • Events planned specifically for spouses.
    • A plethora of tours and activities for family members of all ages.

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    The BSA Convention offers the best opportunity for the leadership of distributors and manufacturers to grow their relationships and set strategy for mutual business growth. This year, attendance at the convention is a must for all of us, to be able to move forward and rekindle those relationships that have been compromised over the past year.

    John Masek, Bearing Service Inc.

    Great convention. Liked the change in the business program. Speakers were relevant to our industry. Social events were fun.

    Jim Fitzpatrick, BSC Industries

    I very much liked the assigned seating, and felt that pushed people to meet each other - as a first time attendee, I liked it very much.

    – Charles Estermann, Weimer Bearing &Transmission, Inc.

    This was the best convention I've attended because of the meeting structure, content, activities and venue.

    David Zoesch, Schaeffler Group

    It was a beautiful setting, very well run meetings, and some excellent group activities. The camaraderie throughout the organization and the fact that relationships do matter was very apparent.

    Scott Eiss, NTN Bearing Corporation of America

    Relationships Matter

    The Annual Convention brings together the top leadership of only authorized bearing distributors and manufacturers and offers unparalleled opportunities to grow successful relationships with trusted supply chain partners.

    Already Registered

    • BDI
    • Bearing Service, Inc.
    • IBT
    • Isostatic Industries, Inc.
    • NSK Corporation
    • SKF USA, Inc.