NIA’s 65th Annual Convention

October 26–28, 2021
MGM National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland

 

Schedule

This information is subject to change.  All Convention sessions and evening events are casual—golf shirts and slacks are recommended during the day, and casual attire is recommended at evening events.

The schedule also notes the following:

+Spouses Encouraged to Attend
*Family Friendly Event

Kids are welcomed to attend the keynote session presentations if the topic is of interest to them.

Please book your travel to arrive by Monday, October 25, so you can take full advantage of the educational and networking programs scheduled on Tuesday morning. Please plan to stay for the full event and depart on Friday, October 29.

Sunday, October 24, 2021

1:00– 4:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting (closed meeting)
5:30–8:30 p.m.Past Presidents Reception and Dinner (closed meeting)

Monday, October 25, 2021

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.Board of Directors and Spouse Breakfast (closed meeting)
10:00 – 11:15 a.m.Past Presidents Advisory Council (closed meeting)
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Board of Directors Meeting and Lunch (closed meeting)
12:30 – 5:00 p.m.Registration
2:45 – 4:45 p.m.Education and Training Committee (closed meeting)

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Registration
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Membership Committee (closed meeting)
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast*+
9:45 – 11:30 a.m.Distributors/Fabricators Session
9:45 – 11:30 a.m.Technical Information Session
9:45 – 11:30 a.m.Health & Safety Session
11:35 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. General Session and Luncheon
1:05 – 3:00 p.m. Union Contractors Subcommittee (Open only to Signatory contractors of the International)
1:05 – 3:00 p.m.Merit Contractors Session
1:05 – 3:00 p.m. Associates (Manufacturer) Session
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Union Contractors Committee
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.Convention First-Timer and VIP Reception (closed meeting)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Welcome and Appreciation Evening+

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

7:30 – 11:45 a.m.Registration
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.Networking Breakfast*+
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.Welcome and Keynote Presentation*+
NIA Business Session
Premier Industry Manufacturer Awards
2020 Safety Excellence Award
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.Spouse Program+
10:00 – 10:10 a.m.Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.Regional/National Committee (closed meeting)
10:10 – 11:40 a.m.Technical Presentations
12:45 – 2:45 p.m.Young Professional Advisory Committee (YPAC) (open to members under 40 years of age or new to the industry)
12:45 – 2:45 p.m.Foundation Steering Committee (closed meeting)
 Open Evening—Enjoy Washington, DC!

Thursday, October 28, 2021

8:15 – 11:30 a.m.Registration
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.Keynote Presentation and Breakfast*+
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.General Session
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Open Time for Individual Member Meetings
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Council of Committees and Board of Directors Lunch (closed meeting)
12:45 – 2:45 p.m.Board of Directors Meeting (closed meeting)
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.Farewell Reception+
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.Farewell Dinner*+
7:00 – 9:30 p.m.Hosted Dessert Hospitality Suites*+
+Spouses Encouraged to Attend
* Family Friendly, Kids Welcomed