12:30 PM:  Registration Opens

1:00 PM:    Opening Remarks

1:15 PM:    Mainstage Session
Culture as a Continuous Improvement Tool: For distributors navigating rapid change and evolving customer needs, culture is a critical performance driver. Join us for a session that explores how leaders are reshaping culture to break down silos and foster innovation across the organization.  

2:15 PM:    Break

2:30 PM:    Roundtable by Cohort – Commercial, HR, Finance, Tech, Operations
Room assignments will be available in the NAW Distributors app 24 hours before the event. 

3:30 PM:    Break

4:00 PM:    Educational Session Attendees will select 1 topic as it relates to their area of interest during this time.
Option 1: Rewriting the Warehouse Playbook: Labor shortages and rising costs are forcing a reset in warehouse operations. This session explores how scalable innovations in robotics, and workflow automations are improving agility, safety, and service and shaping the next generation of warehouse strategy, even in resource constrained environments.  

Option 2: Seizing Opportunity with Regulatory Insight: With trade regulations in flux, understanding the current state of tariffs is critical for making informed decisions. This session offers a clear, expert-driven overview of today’s policy landscape and the potential implications for distributors in the months ahead. Gain timely insight into regulatory trends and practical considerations for mitigating short-term impact.

Option 3: The Customer Insight Advantage: As customer needs evolve, staying competitive means knowing not just how to respond, but how to anticipate. This session explores the data, tools, and listening strategies distributors can use to identify shifting expectations and tailor their offerings accordingly.  

4:45 PM:     Break

5:00 PM:     Roundtable by Cohort – Commercial, HR, Finance, Tech, Operations

6:00 PM:     Networking Reception

7:00 PM:     Dinner

9:00 PM:     Evening Concludes

7:30 AM:     Breakfast

8:00 AM:     Mainstage Session

Scaling for Success: AI tools can deliver real value – if they’re built to scale with your organization. Through case studies from top-performing teams, this session explores how to move from isolated pilots to enterprise-ready AI solutions.

8:45 AM:     Break 

9:00 AM:     Roundtable by Cohort – Commercial, HR, Finance, Tech, Operations

10:00 AM:   Break

10:15 AM:   Educational Session Attendees will select 1 topic as it relates to their area of interest during this time. 

Option 1: Staying Secure in a Connected World: As digital capabilities expand, so do cybersecurity risks. This session offers a practical look at tools, governance frameworks, and breach response strategies every distributor should have in place. Learn what it takes to build cyber resilience that protects both your data and your reputation.

Option 2: Operational Levers to Protect Margins: When pricing power is limited, operational efficiency becomes the key to margin preservation. This session explores practical strategies to uncover hidden cost drivers and optimize processes to control costs without compromising customer value.

Option 3: Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: As the workforce evolves, so must the way distributors attract, develop, and retain talent. This session focuses on how to identify high-potential employees, create internal development pathways, and align career progression with business needs.

11:00 AM:    Break

11:15 AM:    Roundtable by Cohort – Commercial, HR, Finance, Tech, Operations

12:15 PM:     Break

12:30 PM:     Lunch Begins

From Washington to Your Warehouse: NAW Government Relations Update  

1:00 PM:       Meeting Adjourns