
Message From Our President
Dear Surety Friends,
I am thrilled to invite you to the NASBP 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo that will be held April 27 - 30 at the JW Marriott Nashville in downtown Nashville, TN. This is the first time “Music City” has hosted the NASBP Annual Meeting and we are expecting record turnout.
As President, my vision is to foster collaboration and innovation. Leading up to and during the Annual Meeting, you will hear me talk much about the NASBP strategic plan, NASBP Vision 2028, which includes the following platforms: advocacy, technology, membership, and education. All of which are the foundation of my theme, “Backing Our Future.”
Co-Chairs Dedi Belis and Tyler McIntyre, along with the entire 2025 Annual Meeting Program Committee, have strived to put together an event with valuable session content to keep you informed of what is in the present and future of the industry, as well as unique social events that will allow additional networking opportunities. Please take a moment to review the Preliminary eBrochure to view what is planned.
We will officially kick off the meeting on Sunday evening with an outdoor welcome reception at the JW Marriott Nashville. And this year will continue the city location format of a Tuesday afternoon social event (in lieu of a Golf Event) where attendees can team up for a Cornhole Tournament. This Tournament will be complimentary for all registered attendees and their registered spouses/guests and will feature refreshments and snacks, heated competition, and prizes.
The Tuesday night final event will be hosted just off 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.
Now is the time to register and secure your hotel accommodations. NASBP has room blocks at three hotels; the JW Marriott Nashville, and two hotels directly across the street for convenience. We’ll keep you informed with periodic updates as we get closer to the event.
Krista and I are looking forward to seeing you in April!
Best Regards,
Zach Mendelson
NASBP President
Schedule at a Glance
Time | Event |
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Saturday, April 26 | |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm | NASBP Executive Committee Meeting |
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Committee Meetings |
Sunday, April 27 | |
8:30 am - 12:00 pm | NASBP Board of Directors Meeting |
11:00 am - 5:30 pm | NASBP Registration Desk Open |
11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Exhibitor/Vendor Tables Open |
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Welcome Reception |
Monday, April 28 | |
7:00 am - 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
7:00 am - 12:00 pm | Exhibitor/Vendor Tables Open |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm | General Session |
10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Spouse/Guest Event |
Evening | Company entertaining/receptions |
Tuesday, April 29 | |
8:00 am - 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Exhibitor/Vendor Tables Open |
9:00 am - 11:45 am | General Session |
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Optional Event - Cornhole Tournament |
7:00 pm - midnight | Final Event at Category 10 |
Wednesday, April 30 | |
8:30am - 10:00am | NASBP Executive Committee Meeting Departure |

Hotel Accommodations
JW Marriott Nashville
201 8th Avenue South,
Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 37203
Located in downtown Nashville, TN just steps from Broadway and other Nashville landmarks, the JW Marriott Nashville combines the luxury of a resort with the convenience of an urban location.
Additional accommodations with NASBP Group Blocks, both hotels are directly across the street from the JW Marriott Nashville:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
708 Demonbreun St
Nashville, TN 37203
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
118 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203
Getting to Austin
The JW Marriott Nashville is just under 9 miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Ground transportation options from the airport to downtown Nashville are available via ride share (Uber, Lyft), taxi, sedan service and car rental.
The JW Marriott Nashville also offers onsite valet parking.