AGENDA

Wednesday, May 13

Business Program
8:00 AM MT

Board of Directors Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Rimrock Room

8:30 AM MT

Board of Directors Meeting
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Rimrock Room

1:00 PM MT

Registration
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
TBD

Networking Program
6:30 PM MT

New Attendee Reception
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Paradise Garden
(By Invitation Only)

7:00 PM MT

Reception & Dinner | Garden Party Remix
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Paradise Garden
Dress: all white, dressy casual with a playful touch

Thursday, May 14

Business Program
7:00 AM MT

Members Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Grand Ballroom Patio

8:00 AM MT

Opening Session
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Grand Ballroom

8:30 AM MT

NAFD QuickChat: Top-to-Top Sessions
8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Grand Ballroom
Scheduled Appointments

Networking Program
9:30 AM MT

Spouses/Companion Event
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
TBD

1:00 PM MT

Next-Gen Event
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
TBD

1:30 PM MT

Cornhole Tournament & Other Activities
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
TBD

7:00 PM MT

Dinner | Desert Soiree Dinner
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cottage Court
Dress: cool desert chic, linen, earthy hues

Friday, May 15

Business Program
7:30 AM MT

Members Breakfast
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Grand Ballroom Patio

8:30 AM MT

Economic Outlook
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Speaker: Scott Colbert, Executive Vice President, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management — Commerce Trust

9:30 AM MT

Break
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

9:45 AM MT

Breakout Training: Understanding Generative AI in Business
9:45 AM – 11:45 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Susan Frew, AI Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, and Business Growth Expert

Networking Program
12:15 PM MT

Golf Tournament
12:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
1:00 PM Shotgun Start

Evening on Own

Saturday, May 16

Business Program
8:00 AM MT

Members Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Grand Ballroom Patio

9:00 AM MT

Government Relations Update
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
​Speaker: Thomas Bailey, Director Government Relations - American Bakers Association

9:30 AM MT

Commodity Outlook
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Speaker: Scott Custard, Vice President — Moving Parts LLC

10:30 AM MT

Break
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

10:45 AM MT

Annual Meeting
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Board of Directors Report (Chairman of the Board)
Committee Reports (Respective Chairs)
Nominating Committee & Election of Officers & Board of Directors

11:30 AM MT

Board of Directors Meeting
Room To Be Advised

Networking Program
Afternoon

On Your Own

6:00 PM MT

Cocktail Reception
Gold Room Patio

6:45 PM MT

Awards & Presentations

7:00 PM MT

Dinner | Sinatra Under the Stars
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Gold Room
​Dress: cocktail attire

Backup for inclement weather for outdoor evening events will be determined; Times and events subject to change.​

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• 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.