2019 NAFD
  • The NAFD
    • Membership
    • Board & Committees
    • Honorees
    • Milestones
  • Convention
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events Photos
  • Sponsors
  • Contact
  • Membership
  • Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
 
REGISTRATION DAY
 
8:00 - 12:00 noon
NAFD Board of Directors Meeting | Breakfast at 8am in Flaglers Restaurant
Meeting at 9am – 
Big Pine
1:00 - 4:30 pm
​​Registration – Lobby Veranda
Value
Arriving after 4:30 pm? Pick up your name tag at the Welcome Reception & Dinner
NETWORKING PROGRAM
 
6:00 - 7:00 pm
New Member Reception (By Invitation Only) – Flagler Lawn
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Welcome to "Havana Night": Reception, Dinner & Music – Flagler Lawn

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025

Value
BUSINESS PROGRAM
Value
7:00 - 8:00 am
Business Program Members Breakfast – Grand Ballroom Patio & Lawn
8:00 - 8:30 am
 General Session – Grand Ballroom
8:30 - 9:30 am
Economic Outlook
 
Scott Colbert, EVP & Director of Fixed Income & Chief Economist – Commerce Bank
9:30 - 9:50 am
- BREAK -
10:00 - noon
NAFD Top-to-Top QuickChat (Ten, 12-minute sessions)
Noon - 1:30 pm
Next Gen Committee Meeting Luncheon  (Committee Members Only)
Location: Duck Room
​NETWORKING PROGRAM
 
9:30 - 11:30 am
Spouse/Companion Event
Award Winning Key Lime Pie Making Class at Key West Lime Pie Co.
Meet in Lobby at 9:30 am
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Cornhole Tournament & Other Activities - Flagler Lawn
7:00 - 10:00 pm
 Margaritaville Fiesta: Reception, Buffet Dinner & Music – East Beach
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
Value
BUSINESS PROGRAM
 
7:00 - 8:00 am
Business Program Members Breakfast – Grand Ballroom Patio & Lawn
8:00 - 9:00 am
Top-to-Top QuickChat (Open Session, No Appointments Required) - Grand Ballroom
9:00 - 9:20 am
- BREAK -
9:20 - 10:20 am
Bakery Consumer Trends  
 
  Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor - Mintel Solutions     
10:20 - 10:30 am
- BREAK -
10:30 - 11:45 am
​  Keynote: ChatGPT, AI and Beyond: Game Changing Technology That will Impact Your Industry
 
     Gene Marks, Columnist, Author, Speaker & CRM Advisor
NETWORKING PROGRAM
 
Afternoon
Golf Tournament at Key West Golf Club - transportation on your own
 
     Tee Times begin at 1:00 pm - Details will be posted
Evening
 Dinner on Your Own
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
 
BUSINESS PROGRAM
 
8:00 - 9:00 am
Business Program Members Breakfast – Grand Ballroom Patio & Lawn
9:00 - 11:45 am
General Session – Grand Ballroom
9:00 - 9:30 am
Government Relations Update
 
     ​Rasma Zvaners, VP Gov't Relations - American Bakers Association
9:30 - 10:30 am
Commodity Report
 
     Joe Camp, Director of Managed (Grain) Programs, CommStock Investments
10:30 - 10:45 am
- BREAK -
10:45 - 11:45 am
Annual Meeting
 
     Board of Directors Report (Chairman of the Board)
 
     Standing Committee Reports (Respective Chairs)
 
     Nominating Committee & Election of Officers & Board of Directors
11:50 am
Board of Directors Meeting - Gold Key Room
NETWORKING PROGRAM
Value
Afternoon
Afternoon on Your Own
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Cocktail Reception - Flagler Patio
Awards & Presentations Announced at 6:45 pm
"Keys to Paradise" - 
Flagler Ballroom
    Dueling Pianos & Drummer

Backup for inclement weather for outdoor evening events is Flagler Ballroom; Times and events subject to change.​

  • The NAFD does not serve or permit consumption of alcohol by members and guests under 21 years of age.
  • Member registration fees include three continental breakfasts, 3 cocktail networking events, 3 dinners & evening events with entertainment, 3 business/educational sessions with speakers.  Friday evening dinner and all lunches are on your own for your leisure or to meet and network with your friends and associates.  Spouses/Companions are welcome to attend business sessions and their registration fees include, 3 cocktail networking events, 3 dinners & evening events with entertainment and one morning event.  
  • Guest fees for individual events are determined based upon the actual cost of food & beverage, including service charges and taxes, if applicable.  Resorts charge the same meal rate for every person in attendance at a meal regardless of age.  The NAFD establishes a rate per event for adults and for children below drinking age.  If not pre-registered for an event, an invoice will be emailed.
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The NAFD is a 106 year old organization made up of bakery product distributors and suppliers from throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. 
  • The NAFD
    • Membership
    • Board & Committees
    • Honorees
    • Milestones
  • Convention
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events Photos
  • Sponsors
  • Contact
  • Membership
  • Agenda