Agenda Subject to Change
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
2023-10-03
LBM Executive Dinner
6:00 PM -
6:00 PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
2023-10-04
Registration Open
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
2023-10-04
Opening Networking Reception (offsite) Boulevard Brewing Company
6:00 PM -
6:00 PM
<p>Sponsored by LMC</p>
<p><img alt="" height="83" src="https://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/2464027-641b36b838422.png" style="float:left;" width="138" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Shuffle on up and party!</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Founded in 1989, Boulevard Brewing Company has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. Their mission is simple: to produce fresh, flavorful beers using the finest ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques. Click the link to learn what drove Boulevard founder John McDonald, and how we got where we are today.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Embedded deep in their DNA is a profound sense of responsibility for protecting the environment and promoting sustainable business practices. They are always looking for new<br />
ways to reduce our environmental impact, while working to ensure a positive future for our local and global communities. Make sure to join us for the premiere national networking event in the industry!</span></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
8:00 AM
9:15 AM
<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Jim Bishop, NLBMDA Chair<br />
General Session Keynote: <em>coming soon</em></span></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Networking Coffee Break
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
9:15 AM
9:45 AM
<p><img alt="" height="94" src="https://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/full/2464268-641b439762017.jpg" style="float:left;" width="94" /></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
General Session Executive Panel
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM
10:45 AM
<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Coming soon</span></em></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
General Session Executive Panel
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Coming soon</span></em></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Networking Luncheon in Exhibit Hall with Sponsor Spotlights
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Coming soon</span></em></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Executive Panel Discussion
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Coming soon</span></em></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Coffee Break
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
<p><img alt="" height="91" src="https://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/full/2464268-641b439762017.jpg" style="float:left;" width="91" /></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
A State of Play from Washington D.C.: Latest in Washington D.C.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Navigating the Future of Shipping and Logistics: The Impact of Automation on the Lumber and Building Materials Industry
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Join Timothy Papandreou, Founder of Emerging Transport Advisors who will share his insights into the current and emerging state of automation and AI in commercial vehicle technologies such as self-driving trucks, drones, and robot assistants technologies that are already being used in the lumber and building materials industry today!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px;">He will explore the potential benefits and challenges and discuss what the future role of the workforce in an increasingly automated industry. In addition, he will lead a conversation around what are the strategies for training and retraining employees to work alongside technology? Lastly, he will look ahead at how the industry could evolve in the future and what steps businesses can take to stay competitive in the face of rapidly changing technology.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Speaker</strong>: Timothy Papandreou, Founder, Emerging Transport Advisors </span></p>
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Executive Panel Discussion
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023
2023-10-05
NLBMDA Award & ProDealer of the Year Dinner Event
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:30 PM
8:30 PM
<p><img alt="" height="98" src="https://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/medium/2464273-641b43e83d6f1.jpg" style="float:left;" width="148" /></p>
Friday, October 6, 2023
2023-10-06
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
7:30 AM
11:00 AM
Friday, October 6, 2023
2023-10-06
Networking Breakfast & Roundtable Discussions in Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Friday, October 6, 2023
2023-10-06
U.S. Housing Outlook & Market Insights
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Speakers:</strong></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Chris Beard</strong>, Director, Building Products Research, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, LLC</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Matthew Saunders</strong>, CFA, CBE, Senior Vice President, Building Products Research, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, LLC</span></li>
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Friday, October 6, 2023
2023-10-06
Closing Remarks: International Center North
10:30 AM -
10:30 AM
<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Jim Bishop, NLBMDA Chairman</span></p>