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NFRA Annual Conference Schedule


Tuesday, April 22nd

  • 5:00pm – 7:30pm-Board Meeting and Dinner
    Dinner for board members is free. All others will be required to pay for their dinner
  • 7:00pm – 10:00pm Exhibitor Set Up.
    Link to purchase tickets here

Wednesday, April 23nd

  • 6:00am – 8:00am Exhibitor Set Up.
    Become an Exhibitor

  • 8:00am – 9:45am Certification Classes (2 hour classes)
    See more about our classes

  • 9:00am – 2:45pm Golf Tournament
    3:00 Cocktail Hour, Awards Presentation and Warrior Barrel Society Donation Ceremony
    (link to Warrior Barrel Society web page)
    Click here to Learn More and Sign up

  • 9:00am – 2:45pm Pensacola Fun Time!
    We are planning fishing trips, golf cart bar hops and other events during this time. The full list of events and times to follow!

  • 10:00am – 11:45am Certification Classes (2 hour classes)
    See more about our classes

  • 11:00am – 3:00pm CFRS Testing
    Click here to register for the test

  • 1:00pm – 4:45pm Certification Classes (4 hour classes)
    See more about our classes

  • 6:30 – 8:00 Welcome Reception

Thursday, April 24th

  • Breakfast with Exhibitors 7 am – 8:30am

  • 7am-4:00 pm Exhibit

  • 8am-3pm Conference Registration 
    Link to buy conference tickets

  • 8:40 am – 9:30 am Classes
    Six Educational Sessions to choose from. Details to follow
    See more about our classes

  • 9:35 am – 11 am Vendor Showcases
    Six Educational Sessions to choose from. Specialized learning sessions designed for vendors and /or exhibitors to present tailored demonstrations or presentations in an interactive environment that facilitates addressing specific inquiries comprehensively. Details TBA
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  • 10:15 -11:05 am Classes
    Six Educational Sessions to choose from.
    Details to follow

  • 11:10 am-11:30am Break in Exhibitor Room

  • 11:30- 1pm President’s Luncheon

  • 1:15 pm – 2:05 pm Classes
    Six Educational Sessions to Choose From. Details to follow
    Learn more about our classes

  • 2:10pm -2:40 pm Vendor Showcases
    Six Vendor Show Rooms To Choose From. Specialized learning sessions designed for vendors and /or exhibitors to present tailored demonstrations or presentations in an interactive environment that facilitates addressing specific inquires comprehensively.
    Link to learn more

  • 2:50pm – 3:40pm Classes
    Six Educational Sessions To Choose From.
    See more about our classes

  • 5:00pm – 6:00 pm Pool Gathering
    Drinks and Conversation by or in the pool as you wish!

  • 6:00pm – 10:00pm Beach Bash (No shoes required)
    Dinner with Keynote Speaker followed by Moonlight Dancing, Fire pits and Friendship!


Friday, April 25th

  • 7am – 4pm Exhibitors
    Link to purchase Conference Tickets

  • 7am – 8:30am Breakfast With Exhibitors
    Link to Purchase Conference Tickets

  • 8:00am – 12:00pm Registration
    Link to purchase conference tickets

  • 8:40am – 9:30am Classes
    6 Educational Sessions To Choose From. Details to follow
    Click to learn more

  • 9:35am – 10:05am Vendor Showcases
    6 Vendor Show Rooms To Choose From. Specialized learning sessions designed for vendors and /or exhibitors to present tailored demonstrations or presentations in an interactive environment that facilitates addressing specific inquires comprehensively. Details to follow.
    Link to learn more

  • 10:15am – 11:05am Classes
    6 Educational Sessions To Choose From. Details to follow
    Click to learn more

  • 11:10am – 11:30am Break in Exhibitor Room

  • 11:30am – 1pm Lunch and fun and games with Exhibitors

  • 1:05pm – 2:30 pm Closing Ceremony
    – Announcement of New CFRS
    – Election of New Officers
    – Awards and Prizes
    – Raffle Winners
    – Announcement of 2026 Conference Venue

  • End Conference