Celebrate Excellence Contests
Oh so fun to enter. Oh so much to learn. Check out the “Contests” button to the left for all the details.

Exhibitor’s Stage
Back by popular demand, this series brings several exhibitors to the stage and pitch their products and services. You get an all-new perspective as you see demonstrations and presentations. Ask questions in a no pressure setting. It’s educational as the most innovative vendors choose to present their products in a group setting. Click on the time slots to get more info on the presentations.

Round Tables
Some people capture new information best in one-on-one conversation or small group settings. Some like the flexibility to bring an emerging subject for discussion with peers that is otherwise unplanned in the program. We will organize Spontaneous Round Table Discussions throughout the day on Participation Day. Keep an eye on the Participation Day at a glance table to see some planned discussions. Watch for table identification on site as we add more based on requests from members. Contact Executive Director, Charlie Touchette to request a table discussion topic and time.

Association Behind the Scenes
There are always discussions and meetings taking place to help advance the productivity of NAFDMA for the benefit of the membership. We welcome all members to join in behind the scenes of the convention and attend open meetings of any of the Participation Teams in the morning and the Membership Annual Meeting at 4:00 in the afternoon.

Management Study Groups
Various forms of Management Study Groups have held meetings at NAFDMA Conventions since the organization was first formed. Study Groups are small sets of people who share similar business characteristics and find it useful to meet, compare notes and discover new business strategies in peer-to-peer settings. These groups are self-selected and are open or private to whatever extent their own participants wish. NAFDMA is not involved in the selection or groupings, but the association can support your efforts by setting aside a meeting room at your designated times on Participation Day. Contact Charlie Touchette for details.

If you are interested in knowing more about the concept of Study Groups, make note of the session in the Business Management track on Innovation day.