Note: All times are listed in Central Standard Time and subject to change
Tuesday, November 1
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Supplier-Hosted Distributor Meetings (invitation only) |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
NBMDA Executive Committee (invitation only) |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
University of Innovative Distribution In-A-Day + Lunch (separate registration fee required)
Steve McClatchy, Alleer Training
Ian Heller, Distribution Strategy Group
|
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
NBMDA Board of Directors Meeting/Lunch (invitation only) |
| 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Registration & Information Desk Open |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
NAFCD Executive Committee (invitation only) |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
NBMDA Steering Committee Meeting |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
NAFCD Board of Directors Meeting (invitation only) |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
NAFCD Networking Reception (invination only) |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
NBMDA First-Timer Reception (invitation only) |
| Evening |
Supplier-Hosted Receptions and Dinners (invitation only) |
Wednesday, November 2
| 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Registration & Information Desk Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor Set-Up |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
NBMDA Breakfast & Membership Meeting
8:00 a.m. – Start of Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Start of Presentation |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
NAFCD Breakfast & Membership Meeting
8:00 a.m. – Start of Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Start of Presentation |
| 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Annual Convention Kick-Off & Opening Remarks |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Keynote Address: Jeff Havens |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
General Session: Connor Lokar, ITR Economics |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
General Luncheon Hosted by First-Time Exhibitors |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
General Session: Tayo Rockson, UYD Management |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Concurrent Session: Ian Heller, Distribution Strategy Group |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Concurrent Session: Alex Chausovsky, Miller Resource Group |
| 4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. |
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall |
| Evening |
Supplier-Hosted Dinners (invitation only) |
Thursday, November 3
| 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Registration & Information Desk Open |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Private Manufacturer Education Supporter Breakfast ft. Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
General Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. |
Opening Remarks |
| 8:25 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
General Session: Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics
|
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open
|
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Working Luncheon in Exhibit Hall |
| 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Networking Happy Hour: Beers with Peers |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Exhibitor Teardown |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Closing Reception and Dinner
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