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Strategic Exchange

The Annual Meeting provides numerous opportunities to meet and discuss strategic issues with key trading partners.

Strategic Exchange Appointments

Strategic Exchange Appointments, which are traditionally made in advance of your arrival, set the stage for profitable business initiatives implemented in part through future opportunities at the NACDS Total Store Expo.

Various venues at The Breakers will be used to support these important gatherings. Strategic Exchange Appointments take place in a variety of meeting spaces including Umbrella Spaces, Bungalows, and designated Indoor Meeting Spaces. Special policies regarding reservations and use are described below. Availability is limited. Please follow the procedures in acknowledging your company’s interest.

The Annual Meeting is strategically focused and adheres to a noncommercial format. NACDS prohibits the scheduling of business or social functions during official conference events. Please read the Annual Meeting rules and regulations in their entirety.

Please contact Steve Perlowski, Senior Vice President, Industry Affairs and Member Relations at sperlowski@nacds.org if you have any questions concerning these policies.

Where Opportunity Meets Action

Attendees achieve significant progress during strategic exchange appointments, discussing current business opportunities and planning for the future.

Building Momentum for the Future
Where Strategy Meets Access

Strategic Exchange Details

Strategic Exchange Space

Umbrella Spaces

Umbrella Spaces consist of a sun umbrella, table, and five chairs. Umbrella space holders may not set up product displays and/or equipment. Each umbrella space will also include a power station to charge your devices. Requests for Umbrella Space should be made through the completion of the umbrella request form, which will be available in the fall.

Bungalows

Bungalows include existing living room furniture, dining table, two folding chairs, refrigerator, and flatscreen TV. Bungalow holders will only be permitted to set up small displays within the interior of the Bungalow. A small box of samples and literature are permitted.

Indoor Meeting Space

Indoor Meeting Spaces, including the Gulfstream Rooms and South Mezzanine Rooms, permit space holders to set up limited product displays.

Requests for Bungalows and Indoor Meeting Spaces should be made in writing to Steve Perlowski at sperlowski@nacds.org.

Members who qualify for Meeting Space in 2027 will be contacted to determine their interest in retaining use of these facilities for this meeting. Past Meeting Space holders will be given a right of first refusal.

Cancellations

Member Companies unable to occupy and use the contracted space, should notify NACDS in writing on or before January 29, 2027. All meeting space fees paid, less a 25% fee per space for administrative cost, will be refunded if NACDS receives written notification of cancellation by January 29, 2027. No refund of any fees will be made if notice of cancellation is not received or if notice of cancellation is received after January 29, 2027.

Rules & Regulations

Please read and familiarize yourself with the Annual Meeting Rules & Regulations prior to registering.

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Private Event Space

A limited amount of private event space is available during the Annual Meeting. Requests for space should be made in writing to Toni Gonzalez at tgonzalez@nacds.org and include the date, time, and the number of people expected to attend the event.

Company Video

Round out your company presence with a video link featured on your company profile on the Participants page.  To add a video link, simply complete the request form. Questions? Contact Andrew Klapmust, Vice President, Membership at aklapmust@nacds.org.

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Meet the Moment

Annual Meeting

April 18-20, 2027 The Breakers Palm Beach, FL

Join our industry’s most influential business leaders at this exclusive event. Build vital strategic partnerships with a who’s who in health and wellness and gain new insights into today’s changing marketplace.