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**2024 NPFDA Annual Convention and Showcase

**2024 NPFDA Annual Convention and Showcase

NPFDA's largest event, held in conjunction with IPPE.

Monday, January 29, 2024 to Thursday, February 1, 2024

Event Details

Attendee List:

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General Information and Policies are Below.

Contact cece@npfda.org for hotel availability.

Showcase and Branding Opportunities are Sold Out. Contact NPFDA Staff for Sponsorship Availablity.

On-line sales for breakfast ended on Friday, January 26, 2024. A limited number of tickets may be available on site at $75 each (members). Please visit us at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Registration is open Monday, January 29, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Tuesday, January 30, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Suite Information:

Suites are now full. Hospitality menus can be viewed here

The NPFDA Annual Convention and Showcase is our signature event, providing unparalleled opportunities for networking - a resource that is important now more than ever. With over 900 registrants in 2023, the NPFDA Annual Convention & Showcase continues to provide an excellent setting for connecting with customers, vendors and peers. Registration is available by clicking "registration options" above. 

REGISTRATION/QUICK START GUIDE: 

Want help registering for a large (10+ people) group?  Contact Cece at cece@npfda.org or 770-535-9901 for assistance.  

  1. Register for convention (click the blue register now button, above). Only employees of member companies can register at the member rate. All others must be registered at the Member-Sponsored Guest Registration rate. 
  2. Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
  3. Contribute to the NPFDA Scholarship Foundation Silent Auction. Click HERE to donate. Want to donate but not sure what to do? Cash donations are always welcome, or let staff know your budget and we'll take care of the rest!    
  4. Continue reading for additional details.

HOTELS: Downtown hotels are now sold out. Please contact cece@npfda.org for options. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta wait list is now closed.

SUITES AND MEETING ROOMS: Suites are sold out. Contact the Hyatt Regency Atlanta directly for meeting room availability.

Convention Registration Cancellation Fee: Registration fees are now non-refundable. Send event cancellations, changes and/or substitutions to info@npfda.org.  Event Substitutions/changes must be made on or before December 29, 2023. 

Media Release: NPFDA uses photographs and videos of events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the NPFDA, by virtue of your attendance all conference visitors, attendees, and exhibitors agree to having pictures and video taken and used in such promotional materials. 

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Please let Cece@npfda.org or any of the NPFDA Staff know how we can assist you in achieving your goals at the 2024 NPFDA Annual Convention and Showcase! 

For More Information:

Cece Corbin
Cece Corbin
President/CEO National Protein & Food Distributors Association (770)535-9901

For assistance, email cece@npfda.org or call 770-535-9901

2024 NPFDA Annual Convention & Showcase 

Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Monday, 1/29/2024    
11:00  a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NPFDA Registration Desk Open Centennial Foyer
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Board and Committee Meetings Regency V
  11-11:45 a.m. Scholarship Selection and Silent Auction Committees.  Light lunch available for attendees.  
  12-12:45 p.m, Meetings and Showcase Advisory Council. Light lunch available for attendees.   
   1 - 1:45 p.m. Finance Committee. Light lunch available for attendees.   
   2 - 2:45 p.m. Membership Advisory Council  
   3 - 4:30 p.m. NPFDA Board (including committee reports)  
   4:30 - 5 p.m. NPFDA Scholarship Foundation Trustees  

   (or at conclusion of            board meeting)

   
Times Vary Hospitalities Open  
     
Tuesday, 1/30/2024    
 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Registration Desk Open Centennial Foyer
Times Vary Hospitalities Open  
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm. NPFDA Protein Supplier Showcase and Lunch (All Buyers are Welcome to Attend) Centennial III-IV
  "Get Connected." The trade show is designed for protein suppliers and marketers - from processors to logistics companies - to show their latest and best products and services to new and potential customers. ALL BUYERS are invited to attend. Join the fun at the Showcase, visit all the exhibitors, and enjoy lunch and beverages. (FREE drink ticket for registered convention attendees. Check your name badge wallet for a ticket)  
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Silent Auction Open for Viewing Centennial II
 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. New Member Happy Hour  Centennial II
  All Registrants are Welcome to Attend  
 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. NPFDA Chair's Early Bird Reception Centennial II
  All Registrants are Welcome to Attend  
     
Wednesday, 1/31/2024    
 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NPFDA Registration Desk Open Centennial Foyer
Times Vary Hospitality Suites Open  

NEW TIME!*******

8:00 a.m.  -10:00 a.m.

NPFDA Member Breakfast with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper - Separate Registration Required

Centennial I-II
 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

NPFDA Awards Reception and Silent Auction. Honoring NPFDA's Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Jim Perdue of Perdue Farms, and NPFDA's Member of the Year. All Registered Attendees are Welcome.

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 4:45 pm.

Centennial I-II
 
Thursday, 2/1/2024    
 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. NPFDA Registration Desk Open  
  Final Opportunity to Pick Up Silent Auction Items  
Times Vary Hospitalities Open