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The 2024 NASC Annual Conference is just a few short months away and we are gearing up for our best event ever! Don’t miss this essential industry event designed to teach, inspire, and connect attendees. This year's agenda features more speakers than ever before and abundant networking opportunities. Register today to secure your spot!

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Change Is Good!


For those of you who have been longtime conference attendees, you will notice changes to this year’s agenda. We moved the golf tournament to Tuesday morning and eliminated Wednesday group activities (but added some free time) to allow for more Wednesday content.

  • Tuesday will be dedicated to new member Basic Training and the golf tournament, as well as an exhibit hall cocktail reception at 5:00 PM for all attendees.
  • Wednesday morning and early afternoon will focus on learning and networking, and then we’ll break for a few hours to enjoy the resort. NASC will host a friendly pickleball tournament during this time as well. Then, we will all gather again on Wednesday evening for a fun poolside welcome reception. 
  • Thursday will be a full day of presentations, networking, and the NASC business meeting. Our Final Night Banquet will start at 7:00 PM and will include cocktail hour, buffet dinner, and fun entertainment options.


These schedule changes give us more presentations, networking time, and fun!

Speaking of the Agenda ...


When we put out our call for speakers in December, we had no idea we would be inundated with three times more proposals than we had spots for. There were so many great proposals and we had to make tough decisions.


Here are a few agenda highlights, and in the coming newsletters, we will introduce you to more of our sessions and speakers.

  • Keynote — The Story of America’s Retired Working Dog Heroes | Jason Johnson, Project K-9 Hero
  • Main Stage — What Are Pet Parents Thinking? Consumer Perspectives Shaping the Pet Supplement Category | Nicole Hill & Jon Copeland, MarketPlace
  • Science/Compliance Breakout — Helping Pets Thrive with Plasma-Powered Products | Dr. Joy Campbell, APC
  • Business/Marketing Breakout — Case Study: Bringing Pet Supplements to New Audiences | Thomas Aiello, Operation Good Boy
  • Spotlight Breakout — Marketing Supplements to Equine Veterinarians—Yep, They’re a Skeptical Bunch | Dr. Lydia Gray, Lydia Gray Consulting LLC


Plus, there will be numerous daytime networking opportunities and fun evening social events!


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Book Your Stay at Innisbrook Resort


We strongly encourage conference attendees to stay at Innisbrook Resort under the NASC room block. We have negotiated the best discount possible for you at this gorgeous retreat where you will enjoy a luxurious guest room and the convenience of being close to the meeting spaces. Your reservation at Innisbrook helps NASC keep its meeting costs down and helps us leverage room rates for future conferences. Plus, some of your very best networking can happen in those informal moments when you bump into colleagues and friends while settling in with a drink by the fire pit, trying your luck at mini-golf, or soaking up the sun by the pool!


The deadline to reserve within the NASC Room Block is 5:00 PM EST on Sunday, April 28, 2024. After that date, rooms are not guaranteed and available rooms will be reserved at the resort’s published rate.

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The Power of Networking


The NASC Annual Conference is an excellent place to meet new people, build relationships, and network with like-minded individuals. With more than seven hours of scheduled networking time over two days, you will have ample opportunity to visit with our 50 Preferred Supplier exhibitors and learn how these partners can contribute to your success. Our dedicated exhibit space will also be the setting for all meals and coffee breaks during the event. So be sure to walk the rows and introduce yourself to new faces—it could be the beginning of a successful partnership!

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