It’s not just snowbirds who flock to Florida when the holidays end. The global cleaning industry will be in Orlando January 29 to February 2 for the American Cleaning Institute Annual Meeting & Industry Convention. Last year, the meeting attracted a record 1,100 attendees. They’re expected to return to take advantage of an exceptional program. For example, the eighth annual Innovation Showcase will include 16 presentations from industry suppliers devoted to sustainable innovation and novel and green chemistry.

Another convention highlight is a leadership panel featuring executives from BASF, Pilot Chemical and Procter & Gamble. Executives will discuss how they’ve steered their organizations through the past year and their strategies for the future.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every business, including the cleaning industry. The convention will feature several AI-centric sessions devoted to product development and marketing and communications.

Of course, the convention will include familiar features including policy briefings, the charity duck race and several networking receptions.

“There is no better place for our industry to be. Attendance is trending very well for a large number of people,” asserted American Cleaning Institute CEO Melissa Hockstad. “I am incredibly proud of our industry and the positive impact we have on people’s lives every single day.”