2024 Annual Conference
September 25-28 | Orlando, FL
Empower Your Future
Accommodations
We’re excited to announce the 2024 NMA Annual Conference will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando.
Fees
Full Conference Registration $995
Lifetime Director – $249
Day Rate – $349
Registration includes 5 meals
Chapter Rewards can be used to discount registration 10%.
Guest meal tickets available during registration
**Registrations received after August 15 will not receive a conference t-shirt**
Cancellations will be refunded at 75% prior to August 26. No refunds will be granted after this date.
Registrations after September 11 can only be made by calling the NMA Office. No meal guarantees can me made after this date.
Shorey Silent Auction
The Shorey Silent Auction is held in conjunction with the Annual Conference and is designed to raise funds for the NMA Leadership Speech Contest. This will be the 36th year for Speech Contest and the 23rd year for the Auction. Since its inception, the NMA Leadership Speech Contest has awarded over $500,000 in scholarship funds!
You can support the Silent Auction and Speech contest in two ways. First, donate an item to be auctioned off during the auction. Items can shipped directly to the conference hotel. Please allow 5-7 days of shipping time.
NMA Annual Conference
Attn: Grace Long
C/O Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal
5780 Major Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
The Second way you can support the Silent Auction and Speech Contest is to bid early and bid often! The Silent Auction will be in the Sunsations room, directly across from the Sonoran Ballroom. Final bids are due by 12 noon on Saturday, September 28!
Conference Charity
Every year the NMA Annual Conference strives to leave a positive footprint in the community that hosts the conference by donating to a local charity. For 2024, NMA has chosen Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. You can learn more about this charity on their website.
Please making a donation online at this website prepared for the NMA Annual Conference or bringing a donation to the conference. NMA will match the first $500 of donations to the Second Harvest Food Bank! A presentation will be made to a representative of Second Harvest Food Bank on Saturday immediately following the Speech Contest.
Schedule
(Final 8/14/2024)
Wednesday, September 25
| 5:00 PM | Welcome Mixer – Wine Wize |
Thursday, September 26
| 7:00 AM | Lockheed Martin Aero Synergy Meeting |
| 8:30 AM | Keynote – Andy Masters |
| 10:15 AM | Workshop – Andy Masters |
| 12:00 PM | Hall of Fame Lunch |
| 2:15 PM | 100th Anniversary Kickoff |
| 3:45 PM | Wine Wize – Kristi Mayfield |
Friday, September 27
| 8:00 AM | Member of Year Breakfast |
| 9:45 AM | Workshop – Kelvin Manning |
| 11:15 AM | Workshop – David Sandhu |
| 12:00 PM | Recognition Lunch |
| 2:15 PM | Workshop – Aditya Guthey |
| 3:45 PM | Workshop/Robotics Demo |
Saturday, September 28
| 7:30 AM | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Workshop – Aditya Guthey |
| 10:00 AM | NMA Leadership Speech Contest |
| 12:15 PM | Open afternoon for attendees |
| 6:30 PM | Executive of the Year Reception |
| 7:30 PM | Executive of the Year Banquet |
Featured Speakers
Andy Masters
The Future of Work: Embracing the Workforce Revolution
Thursday, September 26 | 8:30/10:15am
David Sandhu
Leading with Value
Thursday, September 26 |2:15pm
Kristie Mayfield
Wine Skills for Business Professionals
Thursday, September 26 | 3:45pm
Aditya Guthey
Future Proofing in the Era of ChatGPT
TBD
Kelvin Manning
Deputy Director, Kennedy Space Centerr
Friday, September 27 | 9:45am