NPFDA 2023 Fall Meeting at Universal Orlando Resort
September 17-20, 2023
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
5800 Universal BoulevardOrlando, FL 32819-7834
United States
Event Details
Get ready to build connections and catch up with friends, peers, customers and vendors. Join other protein leaders at the National Protein & Food Distributors Association Fall Meeting! In addition to amazing speakers, our always popular industry roundtables provide insightful discussion about the protein industry today. There will be an abundance of networking opportunities including outdoor adventures, receptions and activities for camaraderie and networking.
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Hotel: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando: The hotel cut-off date has now passed. Please contact cece@npfda.org or 770-535-9901 for assistance.
Live like a rock star and savor the perks of rock ‘n’ roll royalty with impeccable surroundings, posh laid-back style and show-stopping service. Supremely talented chefs offer culinary nirvana from a famed steakhouse to delicious American classic cuisine. The California mission-style design—inspired by classic rock music—welcomes you to escape to a sensational world with a palm-lined swimming pool featuring underwater music, rock memorabilia and recreation featuring live music—including some famous names.
Your stay here rocks even more, because you get all the exclusive benefits of staying in Universal Orlando, including free Universal Express Unlimited to skip the regular lines at participating rides and attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure (valid theme park admission required).
Our hotel group rate is a significant value at $249 single or double occupancy. Arrive early and extend your fun: A limited number of rooms are available for the nights of Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16 at our group rate.
Cancellation policy: Registrations and activities cancelled after August 15, 2023 are non-refundable
NPFDA 2023 Fall Meeting Agenda
Except as noted, all events take place at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
NOTE: Optional group activities will be on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
| Sunday, September 17, 2023 | ||
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Registration | Velvet Underground (Lower Lobby Level) |
| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Board and Foundation Trustees Meetings | Avalon I |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception | Velvet Underground (Lower Lobby)/Terrace |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | ||
| 7:00 a.m. -12:00 noon | Registration | Avalon Foyer |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet | Avalon Ballroom |
| 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Speakers | Avalon Ballroom |
| Roger Tutterow: "On the Economic, Business and Political Climate" | ||
| Russ Webb: "Artificial Intelligence (AI): What Is It and What Does It Mean For Our Future?" | ||
| Afternoon | Free Time | |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Happy Hour | Upper Pool Deck |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | NPFDA's Big Night out | NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Universal CityWalk |
| Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | ||
| 7:00 a.m. -12:00 noon | Registration | Avalon Foyer |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet | Avalon Ballroom |
| 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Roundtables | Avalon Ballroom |
| Afternoon | Planned Group Activities: Pool, Theme Park, Golf | |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Closing Reception | Velvet Underground (Lower Lobby)/Terrace |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | ||
| Farewell and Safe Travels! |
Roger Tutterow,
Professor of Economics,
Kennesaw State University
Russ Webb,
Speaker, Instructor, Facilitator
and "Beer Brother"