The American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) will convene its 109th Annual Convention March 24-27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. For U.S. citizens, no passport is required, but the perspective shift may feel international.
BRUSHWARE:
109th ABMA Convention Preview
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
abma.org/convention
Hyatt Regency
Grand Reserve
200 Coco Beach Blvd., Highway 955-I
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 00745
PHONE: +1 787-657-1234
Travel Essentials
Airport:
U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico. The primary airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), offers direct flights from major U.S. hubs including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Ground transportation options include taxis, ride-share services and rental cars.
Dress Code
Daytime: Business casual / resort casual
Evening: Nice informal or business casual
Closing Dinner: Caribbean / Pirate theme encouraged
Climate:
March temperatures in Rio Grande typically range from the mid-80s°F during the day to the low- to mid-70s°F in the evening. Convention functions will be held both indoors and outdoors, so light, breathable attire with optional layering is recommended.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration
8:15 am – 11:30 am
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
8:15 am – 9:00 am | Convention Committee
9:00 am – 9:30 am | Public Relations Committee
9:30 am – 10:30 am | Membership Committee
10:30 am – 11:00 am | Statistical Committee
11:00 am – 11:30 am | Safety & Standards Committee
— Lunch on your own —
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
CONVENTION KICK-OFF
Innovation Excellence Presentations
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Educational Workshop:
Using Intellectual Property to Your Advantage
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Educational Workshop: Succession Planning
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Team Building Activity
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Paul M. Miller Welcome Reception
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:30 am
General Business Meeting
9:30 am – 11:00 am
ABMA Educational Institute – Donald Cooper
—Lunch on your own—
12:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Optional: Golf Scramble or El Yunque Tour
(Free Time)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ABMA Networking Dinners
or Dinner on Your Own
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:30 pm | Face 2 Face Meetings
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Optional Companion Program:
Paddle Boarding & Kayaking
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Optional Activities: UTV / ATV Tour, Horseback Riding or Pickleball
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Suppliers’ Captain’s Feast Reception
& Closing Dinner. Treasure Awaits! Pirate attire encouraged.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Departures – anytime
8:30 am – 11:30 am
ABMA Board of Directors Meeting
(Board Members Only)