Schedule of Events

Note: All times are listed in Central Time and are subject to change.

Monday, October 21

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. NBMDA Executive Committee (invitation only)
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. NBMDA Board of Directors Meeting (invitation only)

Tuesday, October 22

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration & Information Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Supplier-Hosted Distributor Meetings (invitation only)

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

University of Innovative Distribution In-A-Day + Lunch
(separate registration fee required)

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NAFCD Executive Committee (invitation only)
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NAFCD Board of Directors Meeting (invitation only)
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NBMDA Steering Committee Meeting
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NBMDA First-Timer Reception (invitation only)
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. NAFCD Networking Reception (NAFCD Members only)
Evening Supplier-Hosted Receptions (invitation only)

Wednesday, October 23

7:30 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. – 9:15 a.m. NBMDA Breakfast & Membership Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. NAFCD Breakfast & Membership Meeting
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Annual Convention Kick-Off & Opening Remarks
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Keynote Address
The Hero Effect – Creating a Culture of Heroes at Every Level –​ Kevin Brown
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. General Session
The Impact of Global Politics on Your Business –​ Alex & Eugene Chausovsky, Bundy Group
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. First-Time Exhibitor-Hosted Luncheon
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ace the Game: Advance Business Insights for Women Luncheon  (click title to RSVP)
Hosted by NAFCD + NBMDA in partnership with Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI)

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. General Session
GET IT: Creativity & Innovation –​ AmyK, AmyK International
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Session
How Well Prepared Is Your Company for Succession? 
– Doug Howard, Growth Team Strategies

Concurrent Session
Who Knows YOU? Power Networking – Networking Before You Need It – Gail Alofsin

4:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
Evening Supplier-Hosted Receptions (invitation only)

Thursday, October 24

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, featuring ITR Economics
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. General Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks + General Session
Economic Update – Lauren Saidel-Baker, ITR Economics
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Working Luncheon in Exhibit Hall
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking Happy Hour: Beers with Peers
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Exhibitor Teardown
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Closing Reception and Dinner

 

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