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Every year, there are dozens of moving industry events, conferences, association meetings, and networking opportunities.
Some are worth every dollar.
Some are expensive coffee breaks.
Here’s where SmartMoving & Remedy Payments will be showing up this year—and why.
Why we show up
Movers learn best from other movers.
Not from consultants who’ve never been on a truck. From operators in the trenches.
We attend (and host) events for three reasons:
- To learn what real operators are facing right now
- To share what’s actually working in quoting, dispatch, hiring, and profitability
- To build real connections—the kind that last longer than the closing keynote
We’re not there to collect badges or hide behind a booth table.
We’re there to talk shop.
Here’s where you can find us this year.
2026 moving industry events—at a glance
| Date | Event | Location |
| Jan 9-10 | Movers & Shakers | Chandler, AZ |
| Mar 5 | Virtual Movers Conference | Virtual |
| Mar 5-7 | ATA MSC Annual Meeting | Nashville, TN |
| Apr 16-19 | Annual Dispatchers Convention | Biloxi, MS |
| Sep 2-4 | Moving Titans | Clearwater Beach, FL |
| Oct 8-11 | SmartMoving Summit | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Oct 21-24 | IAM Annual Meeting & Expo | San Diego, CA |
Looking for something local?
Scroll down for state associations and Inner Circle events.👇
Virtual events
Virtual Movers Conference
If you want the biggest bang for your buck, this is it.
No flights. No hotels. No weekend away.
Best for:
- Operators building leadership systems
- Sales teams who need structure
- Owners who want practical, not motivational
Expect:
- High-density education
- Real operators teaching real systems
- The ability to bring your entire team
If you’ve never brought your dispatcher or sales rep to an event, this is the easiest place to start.
🎟️ March 5, 2026: Secure your spot
National industry conferences
ATA Moving & Storage Conference (MSC)
A leadership-level, regulatory-focused national gathering.
Best for:
- Interstate operators
- Regionals managing compliance
- Van line-affiliated movers
- Owners thinking long-term strategy
Expect:
- Regulatory updates
- Government affairs
- Industry policy conversations
🎟️ March 5-7, 2026: Register here
Annual Dispatchers Convention
A rare event focused specifically on dispatchers and operations teams.
Best for:
- Dispatch managers
- Office teams
- Ops leaders who want tighter scheduling systems
If your dispatcher has never attended an industry event, this is a strong first move.
🎟️ April 16-19, 2026: Tickets available
Moving Titans
High energy. Big stage. Big ideas.
Best for:
- Owners ready to think bigger
- Companies pushing into new markets
- Leadership-focused teams
Expect:
- Growth strategy
- Mindset shifts
- Sales and scale conversations
It’s less classroom, more inspiration-meets-application.
🎟️ September 2-4, 2026: Registration open
SmartMoving Summit
This is our big one.
Not a product pitch.
A business-building experience designed to help movers rise above the chaos and lead with clarity.
Best for:
- Owners ready to operate as CEOs, not operators
- Movers serious about improving margins and systems
- Leadership teams ready to scale without losing control
Expect:
- Direct access to respected business coaches
- Real case studies from top-performing movers
- Breakout conversations focused on sales, ops, and leadership
- Motivation + Monday-ready strategies
And yes—we’ll be hosting the Movers Awards live.
🎟️ October 8-11, 2026: Join us in Scottsdale
International Movers Association (IAM) Annual Expo
A global industry gathering connecting moving and relocation leaders from around the world.
Best for:
- Interstate and international operators
- Military and government contractors
- Leaders exploring expansion
🎟️ October 21-24, 2026: Registration details
High impact, owner-led events
Movers & Shakers (Austin Yarborough & The Moving Army)
High energy. Practical takeaways.
Best for:
- Movers who want inspiration and actionable tactics
- Teams attending together
Expect:
- Stage sessions
- Strong networking after hours
- Sales + operations crossover content
And yes—the networking after the sessions is where the real magic happens.
🎟️ January 9-10, 2026: Get tickets
Built to Move (Tim Krupp & Movebees)
Smaller. More intimate. Deep operational education.
Best for:
- Operators breaking past $1M
- Leaders building real systems
- Financially-minded owners
Content leans heavy on:
- Profit strategies
- Leadership structure
- Operational excellence
You leave with notes. Lots of notes.
🗓️ Dates coming soon: Watch last year’s recap👇
State association events
State and regional associations are the backbone of this industry.
They advocate for movers. They talk to legislators. They help you stay compliant.
And they’re wildly underrated.
Arizona Moving Association (AZMA)
A highly engaged state group with strong operator collaboration.
🎟️ February 4-5, 2026: Conference details
California Moving & Storage Association (CMSA)
A major state association with regulatory focus and industry leadership.
🎟️ May 12-17, 2026: Convention details
Southwest Movers Association (SMA)
The leading trade association for Texas household goods movers.
🗓️ Dates coming soon: Learn more
Local meetups & networking events
These aren’t massive conference halls.
They’re smaller. More real. No fluff.
Perfect for:
- Connecting locally
- Swapping notes
- Building relationships that outlast the event
Movers Inner Circle Events
Invite-only roundtables designed for movers who want:
- Honest conversations
- No sales pitches
- Tactical problem-solving
- Real operator feedback
SmartMoving has hosted these in Scottsdale, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Boston—and we’re expanding this year.
📍Want us in your city? Email hello@smartmoving.com
How to decide which events to attend
Events add up.
Flights. Hotels. Time off the truck.
Don't guess. Read our event recaps before you book.
Then ask yourself:
1. What’s the goal?
- Improve sales?
- Fix dispatch chaos?
- Get financial clarity?
- Break past a revenue ceiling?
Go in with a plan.
2. What does success look like?
Before you go, commit to:
- 3 meaningful conversations
- 3 practical ideas to bring home
- 1 change you’ll implement within 30 days
If you don’t plan it, you won’t execute it.
See you at the next event?
We don't just build software for movers. We show up where movers show up.
If you see us at one of these events, come say hi.
Tell us what’s working. Tell us what’s not. Tell us where we should be next.
🗓️ View our full event calendar
Let’s build better moving companies together.
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