April 15-18: NAILD Innovation 2019

February 20, 2019

NAILD Innovation 2019, taking place April 15-18 in Reno, Nevada, brings together lighting pioneers and trendsetters for unparalleled learning, networking, idea-sharing and fun. Experience jam-packed lighting education sessions from industry experts with takeaways to enhance your business growth.

Become immersed in an atmosphere where distributors and manufacturers come together to create lasting business relationships and friendships. The Biggest Little Light Show will offer multiple opportunities for one-on-one networking.

Among the speakers:

Steve Epner, Corporate Strategist, Outside Inside Thinking — Innovation in an Industry
David Gordon, Channel Marketing Group and regular CEW contributor — Capturing Greater Share of the Renovation Market
Axel Pearson, LC, Design Lights Consortium —The DLC in 2019 & Beyond
Paul Pompeo, President, The Pompeo Group — The War for Talent
Randy Reid: Editor, The Edison Report — State of the Industry
Adam Lillien, UL — Circadan-Effective Lighting from a Distributor’s View

Find out more: naild.org/innovation-annual-conference/

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