Celebrating
50 Years of Collaboration between ESD's across the country
50 Years of bringing Buyers & Sellers together
50 Years of improving Fire & Life Safety in the United States.
Join us as we celebrate ....
Major 2026 Conference Sessions
ESD Exchange on Sunday.
This is an amazing few hours where ESD's from across the country share their knowledge, best practices well as problems and possible solutions. IF you're attending you'll be able to submit questions, and provide possible solutions to Members across the country. A great Sunday Session. Sorry, you must be a NIFAD ESD Member to participate in this portion of our conference.
Speed Networking ... We Bring Buyers and Sellers Together ... Part of Monday is dedicated to our Speed Networking Event. Similar to an expo, but without the cumbersome "pack and unpacking of the trade show booth" and without the expense of shipping. Speed Networking consists of several 15 minute segments of product/service discussions between Suppliers and EDS Members. ESD's will rotate to a new supplier table every 15 minutes. You will reach all conference attendees in a 3+ hour span. If you're attending or exhibiting at the NFPA Expo Monday afternoon, join us Monday morning for the NIFAD Speed Networking Event! You'll be free by 3PM to attend NFPA. Register soon - these spaces go quickly. In addition to your seat at your Supplier Table, you can add an additional employee. At your Speed Networking Table (+$500.00 pp). Your organization will also receive Free Marketing Benefits from NIFAD throughout the year.
Note: This opportunity is open to Suppliers that are members, or want to become Supplier Members of NIFAD. If you are a first participant, your member dues for the remainder of this current year will automatically be paid for when you sign up for your Speed Networking Table.
Networking Receptions ... Saturday Night and again on Sunday Night!
Saturday and Sunday evening we'll get together to collaborate and celebrate NIFAD's 50th Anniversary. They both promise to be great events. Networking Receptions are included in the cost of an individual ESD or Supplier Registration. For additional cost, you can bring a spouse, partner, and/or a colleague that is not otherwise attending our entire conference. Additional Cost: Saturday Night @125. | Sunday Night @ $275. PP. More
Industry Speakers ... Sunday and Monday.
We're pleased to have very well know industry speakers. We're currently putting our speaker rooster together. If you have comments, suggestions or want to speak, please contact: cathytabor@nifad.com.
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