Schedule of Events

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

Monday, November 3

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, November 4

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, November 5

7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration & Information Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up​
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. NBMDA Breakfast & Membership Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. NAFCD Breakfast & Membership Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Annual Convention Kick-Off & Opening Remarks
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Keynote Address
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
12:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open & Lunch Available
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. General Session
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
Evening Supplier-Hosted Receptions (invitation only)

Thursday, November 6

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
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Breakfast Available in the Exhibit Hall & Exhibit Hall Open Hours
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m Education Session
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Hours | Lunch Available at 12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. General Session | Brian Beaulieu, ITR Economics
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
  Exhibitor Teardown
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Closing Reception and Dinner
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