Agenda

Saturday, April 26

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Executive Committee Meeting
   
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Automation and Technology Committee
   
  Professional Development Committee
   
  Government Relations Committee
   
2:10 pm - 3:40 pm Industry Relations Committee
   
  International Committee
   
  Membership Committee
   
  Commercial Surety Committee
   
3:50 pm - 5:00 pm 5-15 Leadership Committee
   
  Ethics Committee
 
  Finance Committee
   
  Small & Emerging Business Committee
   
5:10 pm - 6:00 pm Committee Chairs' and Vice Chairs' Meeting
   
Directors' Meeting
 
Sunday, April 27



8:30 am - 12:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting
   
11:00 am - 5:30 pm NASBP Registration Desk Open
 
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibitor Tables Open
 
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm NASBP Attorney Advisory Council and CPA Advisory Council Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception
   
Monday, April 28

 
7:00 am - 11:00 am
NASBP Registration Desk Open
   
7:00 am - 8:00 am
5-15 Leadership Committee Breakfast
   
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast
7:00 am - 12:00 pm Exhibitor Tables Open
8:00 am - 10:15 am
General Session
  Welcome Remarks
Dedi Belis & Tyler McIntyre, NASBP Annual Meeting Program Co-Chairs
  President's Address and Awards Presentation
Zach Mendelson, NASBP President
  Keynote Presentation

“Disrupt Yourself: Driving Change To Create Growth & Opportunities!

  Morris Morrison, Speaker, Futurist, Author and Entrepreneur
  It’s no secret that human beings crave consistency - and we dislike change. Yet, one thing remains clear -- owners, leaders and producers must, deliver results. In this program, Morris Morrison will equip your audience to abandon their need for certainty and comfort, to embrace change and disruption and develop new disciplines. The powerful message, unforgettable content and easy to apply learning outcomes in this program will challenge your audience to reimagine their role as owners and producers, to become DISRUPTORS.
   
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Refreshment Break
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Spouse/Guest Brunch and Event - Music City Singer/Songwriter interactive event - open to registered spouses and guests
   
10:30 am - 12:00 pm General Session Continued
Special Guest - Bryce Leatherwood
Bryce Leatherwood, Winner of Season 22 of "The Voice", Country Music Artist
 
“Navigating the BEAD Program: Surety Bonds and State Rollouts”
 

Join us for an insightful Q&A session on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Industry experts will discuss the current landscape of the rollout of BEAD programs in various States along with some strategies to overcome challenges faced by  ISPs in securing bonds to qualify for the grants. This panel will provide valuable insights across the entire spectrum of the industry from those negotiating alongside ISP’s to a Carriers perspective into the evolving process and practical solutions to support equitable broadband access.

   
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Women in Surety (WIS) Networking Reception
   
Evening
Affiliate Entertaining
Tuesday, April 29

 
8:00 am - 11:00 am
NASBP Registration Desk Open
   
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
   
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Exhibitor Tables Open
   
9:00 am - 10:00 am
General Session
“CSR to CEO: Success Stories in the Surety Industy”
  This panel session will highlight success stories from the association membership, and focus on ways the industry can prepare the next generation for leadership roles.
10:00 am - 10:30 am NASBP Nominating Committee Report and Incoming President Remarks 
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Refreshment Break
   
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
General Session Continued:
  “Reinsurance Trends”
This panel session will bring Reinsurance Company Execs to the stage to discuss trends and the forecast through their lens, and the impact to the surety and construction industry.
   
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Optional Social Event - Cornhole Tournament
See Corn Hole Tournament page for more information
7:00 pm - Midnight Final Event at Category 10
The Tuesday night final event will be hosted just off on Nashville’s famous Broadway at the newly renovated honkytonk “Category 10” owned by country music star Luke Combs.  This multi-level venue features a large live music hall, quiet bourbon bar, state of the art sports bar and more.  This event is not to be missed.  Round trip transportation will be provided from the JW Marriott Nashville.
   
Wednesday, April 30

 
8:30 am
Executive Committee Meeting
   
  Departure