Schedule of Events

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, April 20

Time Event Location
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM NAPCA Board Meeting Dogwood Meeting Room, Conference Center
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration Open Grand Lobby
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM President’s Reception Estate Garden
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Opening Party – Sponsored by Sherwin-Williams Julep Point

Tuesday, April 21

Time Event Location
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration Open Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast (Open to Attendees & Spouses) Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Coatings Technical Session

Dr. Jigar Mistry – Sherwin-Williams
“Powder Innovation”

Tari Hess – Tru Solutions Inspection Services
“Inspection Accelerated: Smarter Workflows and Better Results”
Grand Ballroom South
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM 3M Optional Spouse Event (All Spouses Welcome) See full details and register here: https://www.3mevent.com/event/3MNAPCA/summary
Contact: Angela Huber, 3M Events Specialist at ahuber@mmm.com or 512-738-0467
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM General Session Grand Ballroom South
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Speaking Session

Samir N. Kapadia – Vogel Group
Washington Update: Trump’s Steel Policy and Politics
Grand Ballroom South
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Coffee Break Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Speaking Session

Julie Hough - Info Tech Legal
"Don’t Get Nailed by a Data Breach: Practical Tips and an Interactive Discussion"
Grand Ballroom South
11:30 AM Shuttle Departure for Golf Tournament Grand Hotel Lobby
12:00 PM Golf Tournament Lunch (Open to Attendees & Spouses) Lakewood Golf Club
1:00 PM 3M Golf Tournament – Shotgun Start Lakewood Golf Club – Azalea Course
3:30 PM Optional Group Meet-Up: Cannon Firing Ceremony, Cornhole & Putting Green, followed by Tea and Cookies Outside Grand Hall
Evening Dinner on Your Own Dinner Suggestions
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM VIP Fire pit Rentals — If you purchased a VIP fire pit, you will have one reserved in your name Bucky’s Patio

Wednesday, April 22

Time Event Location
7:30 AM – 9:30 PM Registration Open Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast (Open to Attendees & Spouses) Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Coatings Technical Session (Open to all attendees

Jennifer K. Pratt & Zeb Vance – 3M
"FBE Development Manufacturing and Quality"
Charlie Gorman – Abrasive Warehouse & Equipment
"Cost Effective Blast Cleaning"
Grand Ballroom South
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM General Session Grand Ballroom South
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Keynote Presentation — Senator Tommy Tuberville Grand Ballroom South
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Coffee Break Grand Ballroom Foyer
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Speaking Session

Duane Hough – Gemstone Industrial
"Two Sides of the Same System: How AI Is Reshaping Operators and Contractors Roles"
Grand Ballroom South
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Associate Member Meeting Grand Ballroom South
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Regular Member Meeting Azalea B
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch (Open to Attendees & Spouses) Grand Ballroom Patio
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Board Meeting Dogwood
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Pickleball Tournament — Shuttles available from Grand Lobby Lakewood Club
3:30 PM Optional Group Meet-Up: Cannon Firing Ceremony, Cornhole & Putting Green, followed by Tea and Cookies Outside Grand Hall
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM NAPCA Final Reception Grand Ballroom Patio
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM NAPCA Final Banquet & Awards Grand Ballroom South
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM VIP Fire pit Rentals — If you purchased a VIP fire pit, you will have one reserved in your name Bucky’s Patio

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