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<description><![CDATA[  Here you can find out about upcoming IDA events, member-hosted events, and detailing-related tradeshows and seminars. Some events allow for online registration and ticket purchase. Click the event name to view more details, or change event categories via the drop-down menu above. Looking for past webinars?   Check out the archive  here  (members only!). ]]></description>
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<title>IDA Webinar: Paint Correction: Why, When, and How to Sand</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<h1>IDA THIRD THURSDAY WEBINAR SERIES</h1>
<p>The International Detailing Association hosts a series of webinar presentations covering a variety of topics to help improve the knowledge and ability of IDA Members and Non-Members from the comfort of a home or office computer or any mobile device! The
    webinars take place on the third Thursday of the month.</p>
<h2>IDA Webinar: Paint Correction: Why, When, and How to Sand</h2>
<p><strong>Date &amp; Time: </strong>Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm CDT</p>
<p><strong>Presented By:<br /></strong></p>
<p><strong><img alt="" src="https://the-ida.com/resource/resmgr/webinars/2026/08_aug/Ilya_Veremyev.jpeg" style="width: 250px; height: 250px;" /><br />Ilya Veremyev, CD-SV, WC<br /></strong>Field Test Engineer / Trainer, RUPES USA</p>
<p><strong>Speaker Bio:</strong><br />Ilya Veremyev has been detailing for over 9 years. He has worked for a chemical manufacturer specializing in ceramic, as well as currently working for RUPES USA the past 2 years as a Field Test Engineer primarily focused on product development. He has also been training paint correction for 5 years on all surfaces ranging from Show Cars to Aersopace, as well as marine and industrial surfaces. His life is detailing and his goal is to learn and absorb as much as possible to help push and better this industry.</p>
<p><strong>Session Description:<br /></strong>The skill of sanding is an important aspect of paint correction. From safety to efficiency, sanding may be the best approach for your circumstance. Learn about the types of sandpaper, the importance of grit and orbit size, and the basics of proper application. Hand sanding will be covered; however, the main focus will be DA sanding.</p>
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<p><strong>Certified Detailers -&nbsp;Attending a webinar earns Certified Detailers 1 credit towards certification maintenance. You must check-in to the live event to earn your credit.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Technology -</strong>&nbsp;Registrants will receive access information to stream the webinar via Zoom.</p>
<p><strong>Webinar Recording&nbsp;-&nbsp;</strong>If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you will be able to access the webinar recording from <a href="https://www.pathlms.com/ida/courses?category_ids[]=33364" target="_blank">IDA I.Q.</a></p>
<p><strong>Price -&nbsp;</strong>Free for members and $25 for non-members. Non-members who join within 30 days of the webinar may apply the registration fee to membership dues* (<a href="https://the-ida.com/page/Join_Us" target="_blank">join the IDA here</a>).<br /><em><span style="font-size: 11px;">*Contact the IDA office for more information.</span></em></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11px;"><strong>Please note: no refunds or cancellations within 48 hours of the event.</strong></span>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 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=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>Session de preguntas y respuestas para miembros del IDA (en Español)</title>
<link>https://the-ida.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2070879</link>
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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, 16 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IDA Member Q&amp;A Call</title>
<link>https://the-ida.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2022527</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 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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