2018 Convention

April 18-20, 2018

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Orlando, Florida

Schedule

Introducing a New Wednesday–Friday Schedule
Our members have spoken and we’ve listened. NIA is debuting a Wednesday–Friday schedule, which gives attendees the option to stay in Orlando for some personal time or head home to get back to your family and your business sooner. Please plan to arrive on Tuesday, April 17, so that you can take full advantage of the educational and networking programs scheduled on Wednesday morning. 

Monday, April 16, 2018

9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting and Lunch*
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.Registration and Bookstore
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Past Presidents Reception and Dinner*

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Registration and Bookstore
8:30 – 9:55 a.m.Board of Directors and Spouse Breakfast*
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Past Presidents Advisory Council*
11:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Board of Directors Meeting and Lunch*
3:15 – 5:15 p.m.Education and Training Committee*
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.YPAC Networking Meet-Up*
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.2018 Fall Summit Committee Dinner*

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Registration and Bookstore
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.Continental Breakfast +
7:45 – 8:55 a.m.Membership Committee*
9:00– 9:30 a.m.NIA Member Orientation and Refreshments*
9:35 – 11:35 a.m.Technical Information Committee
9:35 – 11:35 a.m.Foundation Steering Committee*
9:35 – 11:35 a.m.Health & Safety Forum and Committee: New Perspectives on Safety Culture
11:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.General Session and Luncheon—Update from Helmets to Hardhats
1:05 – 3:00 p.m.Merit Contractors Forum and Committee: NIA's Insurance Program Discussion and Q&A
1:05 – 3:00 p.m.Union Contractors Subcommittee (Open only to Signatory contractors of the International): Understanding Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plans & NIA's Insurance Program Discussion and Q&A*
1:05 – 3:30 p.m.Associates Forum and Committee:Construction Outlook and Emerging Trends
1:05 – 3:30 p.m.Distributors/Fabricators Forum and Committee: Today's Trucking and Freight Market and What to Watch
3:05– 3:50 p.m.Joint Union/Merit Contractors Meeting: Past, Present and Future: How Contractors Succeed and Which Trends are Emerging for the Future
3:50 – 4:40 p.m.Regional/National Committee*
3:55 – 5:40 p.m.Young Professional Advisory Forum and Committee (YPAC): Driving Best Practices in Business Development*
3:55 – 5:40 p.m.Metal Building Laminators Forum and Committee
4:45 – 5:40 p.m.Can/AM Meeting*
5:45 – 6:30 p.m.Convention First-Timer and VIP Reception*
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.Welcome and Appreciation Evening: Calling All Superheroes!

Thursday, April 19, 2018

7:00 – 11:45 a.m.Registration and Bookstore
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.Networking Breakfast +
8:00 – 9:15 a.m.Keynote Presentation: Get It On! What It Means to Lead the Way+
9:15 – 9:30 a.m.NIA Business Session
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Spouse Program: Floral Design with a Purpose―Support the Salvation Army's Women and Children's Shelter in Orlando+
9:30– 10:00 a.m.2017 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award +
10:00 – 10:10 a.m.Coffee Break
10:10– 10:45 a.m.Education Session: Thermal Insulation Inspector Program Overview
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.Technical Presentations: Condensation Control and Dumb Asked Questions
12:30 – 5:30 p.m.NIA's Golf Tournament+ (separate registration required)
 Open Evening—Enjoy Orlando!

Friday, April 20, 2018

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Registration and Bookstore
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.Keynote Presentation and Breakfast: The Magic of Exceptional Customer Service: Keep "Plussing" the Show+
9:45 – 10:00 a.m.Coffee Break
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.The Mechanical Insulation Industry Perspective Panel
12:00 –5:00 p.m.Open time for individual member meetings
12:15 – 2:00 p.m.2019 Convention Committee Lunch*
2:15 – 4:15 p.m.Council of Committees and Board of Directors*
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.Farewell Reception +
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.Farewell Dinner +
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.Hosted Dessert Hospitality Suites +
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.Silent Auction +
Open Event
*Invitation Only
+Registered Spouses Encouraged to Attend