The 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention scheduled for Nov. 14-16 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The event is the optimal opportunity to invest in the success of your business. At the convention, you have access to top distributors, suppliers and service providers. This gives you the chance to establish new relationships, enhance your business strategy with insights from industry experts and learn about how others are adjusting to the "new normal" of today's world. 

If you have any questions that are not addressed on the website, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected].

Schedule of Events
Note: All times are listed in Mountain Time and subject to change.)

Monday, November 13
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.    NBMDA Executive Committee (invitation only)​
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.      NBMDA Board of Directors Meeting (invitation only)

Tuesday, November 14

• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.    
  Supplier-Hosted Distributor Meetings (invitation only)
   
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.    
  University of Innovative Distribution In-A-Day + Lunch –​ Jamie Turner and Jeremy Wall
  (separate registration fee required)
   
• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.    NAFCD Executive Committee (invitation only)
• 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.    Exhibitor Set-Up
• 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.    NAFCD Board of Directors Meeting (invitation only)
• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.    NBMDA Steering Committee Meeting
• 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.    NBMDA First-Timer Reception (invitation only)
• 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.    NAFCD Networking Reception (NAFCD Members only)
• Evening    Supplier-Hosted Receptions and Dinners (invitation only)

Wednesday, November 15

• 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.    Exhibitor Set-Up​
• 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.    NBMDA Breakfast & Membership Meeting
• 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.    NAFCD Breakfast & Membership Meeting
• 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.   Annual Convention Kick-Off & Opening Remarks
• 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.           Keynote Address: How to Market & Sell to People Not Like You: Kelly                                                   McDonald
• 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Making Artificial Intelligence a Competitive Advantage
• 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.   First-Time Exhibitor-Hosted Luncheon
• 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.    The Construction & Industrial Markets: Gauging the Risks Going Forward in 2024-25 –​ Connor Lokar
• 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.    The Science of Persuasion: How to Get What You Want (Without Being a Jerk) –​ Jamie Turner
• 4:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.    Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
• Evening    Supplier-Hosted Dinners (invitation only)

Thursday, November 16

• 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.    NAFCD’s Women’s Breakfast Club in partnership with
• Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI)
• 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.    General Breakfast
• 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.    Opening Remarks + General Session –​ Brian Beaulieu, ITR Economics
• 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.    

Exhibit Hall Open

• 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Working Luncheon in Exhibit Hall
• 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.    Networking Happy Hour: Beers with Peers
• 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.    Exhibitor Teardown
• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.    Closing Reception and Dinner

Plan Your Trip
The Broadmoor
1 Lake Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

The 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention will take place at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This five-star resort is home to legendary links, a world-renowned spa, delicious dining options, and just about everything else one could need for an exciting Colorado vacay.  

Take advantage of discounted room rates by securing your room through the NAFCD + NBMDA room block. You can only access the room block through the link provided in your registration confirmation email. 

Classic Room: $246 per night
Superior Room: $289 per night
Premier Room: $325 per night

We are expecting to completely fill our room block this year, so don't wait to register and book your room!
Secondary Hotel
Courtyard Colorado Springs South
2570 Tenderfoot Hill Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Due to overwhelming demand, we're expecting the 2023 Annual Convention to be one of the biggest we've ever hosted. To ensure you are able to stay close to the action, NAFCD+NBMDA have secured extra rooms at the Courtyard Colorado Springs South.

1 King Size Bed: $149 per night
2 Queen Size Beds: $149 per night