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<title>IDA Town Hall: 2026 Mid-Year Recap</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h2><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black';">IDA Town Hall: 2026 Mid-Year Recap</span></h2>
<p><strong>Date &amp; Time: </strong>Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm CDT</p>
<p>Join us for an exciting IDA member update as we highlight the momentum driving the association forward in 2026. Attendees will hear the latest updates on major initiatives including the IDA Expo, the ongoing website facelift, and launch of the new learning
    management system, IDA I.Q. In addition, learn how the IDA’s energized social media efforts are increasing visibility and reaching new audiences across the industry.</p>
<p>Also, we're excited to share updates on the IDA President’s Advisory Council, the mentorship program, the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Program, and the release of several new SOPs.</p>
<p>We’ll also showcase expanding global engagement through updates from the Brazil Show, Canada Chapter, and the rapidly growing China Chapter, along with plans for Automechanika and the upcoming SEMA networking event, and a recap of Meet &amp; Greet Month
    in April.</p>
<p>Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and stay informed on the great work shaping the future of the detailing industry!<br /></p>
<p>This event is open to all, members and non-members alike. Registration is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> required. The livestream will be broadcast via IDA's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/internationaldetailingassociation" target="_blank">Facebook</a>    and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2NEtPtrDMjo8x49WFMBZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channels.</p>
<p>Did you miss the year's first update? Catch up here: <a href="https://the-ida.com/page/2026-Q1-Town-Hall" target="_blank">Q1</a></p>
<p><strong>Presented By:</strong></p>
<p><strong><img alt="" src="https://the-ida.com/resource/resmgr/webinars/2025/02_feb/Meghan_Poirier_sq.png" style="width: 200px;" /><em><br /></em>Meghan Poirier, CD<br /></strong>Chief Operations Officer,&nbsp;CarCandy Automotive Detail Products<br />2026
    IDA President
    <strong><br /><em></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/the-ida.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/webinars/2025/12_dec/pierce,_josh_sq.png" style="width: 200px; height: 200px;" /><br />Josh Pierce, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT<br /></strong>Operations Director,&nbsp;Carousel
    Auto Appearance<br />President, American Detail Academy<br />2026 IDA President-Elect</p>
<p><img alt="" src="https://the-ida.com/resource/resmgr/webinars/2025/02_feb/Craig_Brigham_sq.png" style="width: 200px;" /><strong><br />Craig Brigham, CD-SV, MC<br /></strong>Managing Director,&nbsp;The Detailing Detectives Ltd<br />2026 IDA Immediate Past
    President
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<p><strong>Presenter Bios:</strong></p>
<p>Meghan Poirier is the 2026 President for the IDA. In previous years, she has sat on several committees and was recently the IDA Treasurer. Meghan is the Chief Operations Officer at CarCandy, where she loves to create new products and grow the brand. Throughout
    her 23 years in this industry, she has mentored many, devoted a lot of time to giving back to the industry, and truly enjoyed all the people she has had the pleasure to associate with.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Josh Pierce is an accomplished detailer and trainer that holds multiple high-level industry accolades including Recognized Independent Trainer with the International Detailing Association. He has trained for multiple manufacturers. He's had his hands
    on the world's rarest and most exquisite vehicles as part of the Detail Team for Monterey Car Week and has had the honor of working on projects for Jay Leno, Barrett-Jackson, The SEMA Show, and much more. He has also served as a mentor to many up-and-coming
    detailers across the world. In 2024 and 2025, Josh won back-to-back IDA Outstanding Service Awards for his dedication to the betterment of the detailing industry. He was named as CarCandy's Brand Development Director in late 2025. Josh is the 2026
    IDA President-Elect.</p>
<p>Based in the UK, Craig Brigham has been running The Detailing Detectives Ltd since 2016. With multiple vans and staff, they operate a fully-equipped mobile detailing service across three counties. From regular maintenance to machine polishing and coatings,
    they do it all. Craig has been a member of the IDA since 2017 and acted as the IDA UK Chapter President in 2021 and 2022. He is currently serving in his fourth year on the IDA Board of Directors as the Immediate Past President. Craig is also a partner
    in the Detailing Coach Ltd, which is a business designed to help you become more profitable as a detailer by offering support, mentorship, and training in both detailing and business.</p>

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<p><strong>Registration: </strong>This event is open to all, members and non-members alike. Registration is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> required. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, members will be able to access the webinar recording from the
    <a href="https://the-ida.com/page/Webinar_Recordings" target="_blank">archives webpage</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Technology:</strong> The livestream will be broadcast via IDA's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/internationaldetailingassociation" target="_blank">Facebook</a>    and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2NEtPtrDMjo8x49WFMBZg" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channels.</p>
<p><strong>Please Note:</strong> This webinar is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span> available for IDA Certification Maintenance credit.</p>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IDA Member Q&amp;A Call</title>
<link>https://the-ida.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2022501</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<h2>IDA Member Q&amp;A Call (ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!)</h2><h4>Hosted by IDA &nbsp;Membership Committee</h4><h4><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">*A QUARTERLY CALL FOR MEMBERS - NEW AND OLD - WHO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT IDA, MEMBER BENEFITS, CERTIFICATION, AND MORE!</span></em></h4><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Join us for an online Q&amp;A event. The IDA Membership Committee is here to help you maximize your IDA membership benefits, answer questions, and offer guidance and support to get active and involved with the International Detailing Association - <strong>your</strong> professional association "By detailers, for detailers."</em></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Where:</span></strong><br />Online via Zoom</p><p><span style="color: #231f20;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Who is invited?</span></strong><br />All members of the IDA are invited to participate - if you have questions, we have answers! New members and "seasoned" members can join this event to chat with fellow industry professionals, receive a virtual tour of member benefits / IDA website, and ask questions for staff and volunteers!</span></p><p><span style="color: #231f20;">Hope to see you there!</span></p><p><span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"><em>–&nbsp;</em></span><em>The IDA Membership Committee</em></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Session de preguntas y respuestas para miembros del IDA (en Español)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h2>Session de preguntas y respuestas&nbsp; para miembros del IDA&nbsp;</h2><h2>(Todos Los Miembros son Bienvenidos!)</h2><h4>Organizado por el comite de Membresia del IDA</h4><h4><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Llamada trimestal para miembros tanto nuevos como antiguos que tengan preguntas sobre el IDA Los Beneficios de la membresia, la CertificationY mucho mas!</span></em></h4><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Unanse a nosotros en una session de preguntas. El Comite de Menbresia del IDA esta aqui para ayudar y aprovechar al maximo los beneficios de su membresia, responder sus preguntas y ofrecerles apoyo y orientcion para que pueda participar en la Asociacion Internacional de Detallado IDA. Una asociacion profesional&nbsp; de&nbsp; detalladores para detallares.</em></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Donde:</span></strong><br />Zoom</p><p><span style="color: #231f20;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Quien Esta Invitado?</span></strong><br />Todos los miembros del IDA estan invitados a participar, si tienes preguntas, nosotros tenemos las respuestas. tanto los nuevos miembros como los miembros con experiencia pueden unirse a este evento, para poder compartir con otros profesionales como tu,&nbsp; tambien ver como navegar el sitio web del IDA y hacer preguntas al personal y alos voluntarios.</span></p><p><span style="color: #231f20;">!Te esperamos!</span></p><p><span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"><em>–&nbsp;</em></span><em>El Comite De Membresia del IDA&nbsp;<br /></em></span></p><div>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IDA Member Q&amp;A Call</title>
<link>https://the-ida.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2022525</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<h2>IDA Member Q&amp;A Call (ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!)</h2><h4>Hosted by IDA &nbsp;Membership Committee</h4><h4><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">*A QUARTERLY CALL FOR MEMBERS - NEW AND OLD - WHO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT IDA, MEMBER BENEFITS, CERTIFICATION, AND MORE!</span></em></h4><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Join us for an online Q&amp;A event. The IDA Membership Committee is here to help you maximize your IDA membership benefits, answer questions, and offer guidance and support to get active and involved with the International Detailing Association - <strong>your</strong> professional association "By detailers, for detailers."</em></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Where:</span></strong><br />Online via Zoom</p><p><span style="color: #231f20;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Who is invited?</span></strong><br />All members of the IDA are invited to participate - if you have questions, we have answers! New members and "seasoned" members can join this event to chat with fellow industry professionals, receive a virtual tour of member benefits / IDA website, and ask questions for staff and volunteers!</span></p><p><span style="color: #231f20;">Hope to see you there!</span></p><p><span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"><em>–&nbsp;</em></span><em>The IDA Membership Committee</em></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IDA Member Q&amp;A Call</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h2>IDA Member Q&amp;A Call (ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!)</h2><h4>Hosted by IDA &nbsp;Membership Committee</h4><h4><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">*A QUARTERLY CALL FOR MEMBERS - NEW AND OLD - WHO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT IDA, MEMBER BENEFITS, CERTIFICATION, AND MORE!</span></em></h4><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Join us for an online Q&amp;A event. The IDA Membership Committee is here to help you maximize your IDA membership benefits, answer questions, and offer guidance and support to get active and involved with the International Detailing Association - <strong>your</strong> professional association "By detailers, for detailers."</em></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Where:</span></strong><br />Online via Zoom</p><p><span style="color: #231f20;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Who is invited?</span></strong><br />All members of the IDA are invited to participate - if you have questions, we have answers! New members and "seasoned" members can join this event to chat with fellow industry professionals, receive a virtual tour of member benefits / IDA website, and ask questions for staff and volunteers!</span></p><p><span style="color: #231f20;">Hope to see you there!</span></p><p><span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"><em>–&nbsp;</em></span><em>The IDA Membership Committee</em></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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