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
7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.	NBMDA Breakfast & Membership Meeting
7:30 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: Advanced 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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