About NACD

The National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) is a professional association of rigid packaging distributors who supply bottles, tubes, pumps, sprayers and other closure systems. America’s foremost companies have discovered the benefits of working with NACD members.

NACD and their supplier organizations adhere to a strong code of ethics that ensures the most trusted products from the nation’s best manufacturers. The rigid packaging industry's leading distributors and top manufacturers offer fresh, innovative and effective approaches to packaging needs, and outstanding service without added costs.

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About the Annual Convention

NACD's 2020 Annual Convention — taking place May 12-15 — will be a one-of-a-kind private event for NACD Distributor Members and Supporting Suppliers.

Distributors contact staff for your coupon code (one per company). More registration instructions below.

Schedule

(Subject to change-please note a different day pattern)

Tuesday, May 12-May 15, 2020

Full Schedule will be announced shortly, please review the projected schedule below. 

Tuesday, May 12

Board of Directors Meeting Industry Advisory Council
>Welcome Reception

Wednesday, May 13

Speed Networking
General Session/Keynote
Membership Meeting
Industry Survey
Benchmarking Report
Off-Site Dinner

Thursday, May 14

General Session/Keynote
Charity Event
Packaging Awards & Gala 

Friday, May 15

Golf Tournament
Tours

Speakers

Speakers for the Annual Meeting will be announced in the next few months.

Registration-Open in December 2019

Distributors contact staff for your coupon code (one per company). Printable registration form available upon request. We encourage you to register online, first registering yourself, then adding your spouse, etc.

After selecting your attendee type, confirming your contact information, and selecting your registration, you will be asked to indicate all events you are attending. If a tour has an added fee, you will be prompted to select the ticket for that event.

If you have questions, please contact staff.

Special Needs

• Alert NACD staff if you have any personal requirements regarding your attendance at this meeting that arise under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Alert NACD staff if you have any dietary restrictions that NACD should be aware of regarding your attendance at this meeting.
  

Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman

Book your room here today. There are a variety of options available. NACD is covering the cost of the resort fee so room rates are $399/night. 

Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman are designed to engage and inspire hotel guests. Romantic strolls along the soft coral sand of Seven Mile Beach. A challenging round of golf beneath the cerulean Caribbean sky. An indulgent body scrub with diamond powder. A seven-course menu showcasing local seafood. A glimpse of underwater life from a glass-bottom boat. 

If the room you're looking for is only available for limited days, we recommend you reserve the room for the available days and then contact the hotel to extend the reservation within the discounted rate. Staff is always happy to help!

Sponsorships

Get your brand in front of the key decision makers of elite packaging distributors, speak to the entire Convention audience, and introduce your newest products and services.

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General Info

Special Rules
No one shall schedule or conduct any event, function, or meeting which in any way conflicts with or detracts from scheduled NACD Annual Convention meetings or events.

Tour Policies
Please register in advance. All leisure activities have a minimum participation requirement and are subject to cancellation. If a cancellation occurs, a full refund will be provided for that activity.

Dress Code
Policy with regards to meeting dress codes includes the following: Men - slacks, open neck, banded collar or polo shirts, sweaters, walking shorts, no ties/jackets required. Women - slacks, skirts, blouses, sweaters, walking shorts, open neck banded collar or polo shirts. Meeting rooms tend to be cooler than the outside temperature. A light jacket or sweater may be necessary. 

Dress Code for Receptions and Dinners
Opening Reception - Island/Resort Casual
Off-Site Reception/Dinner - Island/Resort Casual
Wednesday Awards Reception/Dinner - Cocktail AttireTie

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact NACD Staff at (630) 942-6585.