The 2019 Show Was A Big Success for Visitors, Volunteers, Exhibitors
The DSC Convention, Mogambo: Dagga Boy Danger, held in Dallas in mid-January at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, saw a healthy increase in day traffic and brisk business for most exhibitors. The Greatest Hunters’ Convention on the Planet™ is one of Dallas’ largest, occupying 800,000 square feet of exhibit space for four days.
Though not required to attend the show, DSC memberships are now at a steady 6,352. More than 700 memberships were processed at the show, from people who believe in the DSC mission and want to step up and show support. The auctions and raffles raised more than $3 million. Once the 2019 grants are reviewed and approved, DSC will likely approve nearly $2 million to a variety of programs and projects that advance its mission of conservation, education, and advocacy.
Convention Chairs Charlie and Winona Barnes said, “What happened here at Mogambo wasn’t about what we did, but rather what that formidable team called the DSC 100 did. We are grateful to be a part of it. There were so many special stories about volunteers going above and beyond, of staff doing the impossible, of the hotel and convention center taking care of our fantastic guests and exhibitors. All we can say is a huge thank you for this opportunity.”
DSC Executive Directory Corey Mason said, “When we say the world comes to Dallas, it’s true. We’ve had officials and notable conservationists from around the world sit down to discuss important matters and to cooperate on developing policies that conserve wildlife worldwide.”
Success by the numbers for Mogambo
35,523 Attendance (30% increase above last year)
1,850 Exhibits
1,006 Exhibitors
758 Memberships processed
$3 Million Auction Dollars Raised
470 Volunteers
