Wednesday, May 14, 2025 |
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REGISTRATION DAY |
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8:00 - 12:00 noon |
NAFD Board of Directors Meeting | Breakfast at 8am; Meeting at 9am – Big Pine |
1:00 - 4:30 pm |
Registration – Lobby Veranda |
Arriving after 4:30 pm? Pick up your name tag at the Welcome Reception & Dinner |
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NETWORKING PROGRAM |
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6:00 - 7:00 pm |
New Member Reception (By Invitation Only) – Flagler Lawn |
7:00 - 10:00 pm |
Welcome to "Hanna Night": Reception, Dinner & Music – Flagler Lawn |
Thursday, May 15, 2025 |
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BUSINESS PROGRAM |
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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 |
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9:30 - 9:50 am |
Break |
10:12 - noon |
Top to Top QuickChat (Ten, 12-minute sessions) |
Noon - 1:30 pm |
Next Gen Committee Meeting (Committee Members Only) - Location with Lunch TBA |
NETWORKING PROGRAM |
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9:30 - 11:30 am |
Award Winning Key Lime Pie Making Class at Key West Lime Pie Co. |
1:30 - 3:30 pm |
Cornhole Tournament |
7:00 - 10:00 pm |
Margaritaville Fiesta: Reception, Buffet Dinner & Music – East Beach |
Friday, May 16, 2025 |
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BUSINESS PROGRAM |
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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 |
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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 |
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NETWORKING PROGRAM |
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Afternoon |
Golf Tournament at Key West Golf Club (transportationon own) |
Tee Times begin at 1:00 pm - Details will be posted |
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Evening |
Dinner on Your Own |
Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
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BUSINESS PROGRAM |
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8:00 - 9:00 am |
Business Program Members Breakfast – Grand Ballroom Patio & Lawn |
8:00 - 8:30 am |
General Session – Grand Ballroom |
9:00 - 9:30 am |
Government Relations Update |
Rasma Zvaners, VP Gov't Relations - American Bakers Association |
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9:30 - 10:30 am |
Commodity Report |
Joe Camp, Director of Managed (Grain) Programs, CommStock Investments |
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10:30 - 10:45 am |
Break |
10:45 - 11:45 am |
Annual Meeting |
Board of Directors Report (Chairman of the Board) |
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Standing Committee Reports (Respective Chairs) |
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Nominating Committee & Election of Officers & Board of Directors |
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11:45 am |
Board of Directors Meeting |
NETWORKING PROGRAM |
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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 TBA; 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.