Highlights
Welcome Party Tuesday, July 17 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. The best way to begin conference week is to dine along the St. John’s River and reconnect with your NAA buddies. Lots of sunshine and picturesque views are the everyday norm along the River City by the Sea!
Opening Session Trade Show
Wednesday, July 18 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Keni Thomas
Is your business facing a new challenge? Looking to improve a certain aspect of your business? Are you interested in how the needs of auction businesses have changed? Explore solutions, enhancements and other possibilities by visiting the Conference & Show Trade Show floor! This is your opportunity to network with approximately 60 auction related exhibitors that offer a variety of innovative solutions to maximize your business operations.
Three words. That’s all it took. Keni Thomas was writing a letter to his mom when the call rang out across the American compound: ‘Get it on!’ And just like that, the course of his life changed forever.”
Exciting trade show features include: Tech Bar - New technology is emerging every day and it can be difficult to keep up. The Tech Bar is your place for answers to your technology-related questions, schedule one-on-one sessions to discuss your technology issues, or attend one of the many engaging and interactive presentations. Trade Show Stage - Knowledge is power! Be sure to attend one of the many educational programs and panel discussions covering a variety of topics that will have you leaving feeling informed, motivated and empowered. Prizes - Visit exhibitors on the Trade Show floor and enter for your chance to win! Previous prizes have included travel gift cards, an Apple Watch, a Google Home and more Snacks - Offered during education breaks, our break stations are provided with a variety of refreshments to help excel you through your day.
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Decorated U.S. military veteranturned-country musician Keni Thomas gives a personal account of his heart-wrenching
experiences in the chaotic 1993 Battle of Mogadishu to express a unique set of leadership lessons and inspired view of our greater purpose. Keni reminds us “that we, as individuals, do indeed matter, that we are anything but ordinary, fully capable of carrying out life-changing assignments at any level and in any situation. We can make a difference in this world.” Carrying a guitar now rather than a rifle, Keni passionately shares stories about the battle that “still shapes my thoughts on a daily basis”.
“Leadership has never been about the rank, the position nor the title we hold. It is the example we set for the people we serve.”
-KENI THOMAS
Auction & Appetizers Wednesday, July 18 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a refreshing beverage and entice your taste buds just enough to hold you until dinnertime. Two hours is plenty of time to bid on your favorite items before heading out for an evening #OnlyInJax!