Annual Forum
3 Days of Powerful Speakers,
Networking Opportunities and Education
San Diego, CA
August 2-3, 2021
Opportunities available from $2,500-$10,000
Sunday - August 1
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Forum Welcome Reception
Come and connect with industry associates and friends at the opening networking event for the FORUM.
Monday - August 2
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
NHDA Board of Directors Meeting
Open to members of the NHDA
1:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Forum Welcome and NHDA Annual Meeting
Don Staniszewski, President NHDA
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Keynote Address
Lt. General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina,
Leadership Expert, Safety & Global Preparedness Authority
Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré helps organizations develop a culture of preparedness and initiates a mindset of problem-solving using strategies that create take-charge leaders. As the commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, LTG Honoré became known as “The Category 5 Gen.” for his striking leadership style in coordinating military relief efforts in post-hurricane New Orleans. He is a decorated 37-year army veteran and global authority on leadership. During the Covid-19 pandemic news networks like CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and CBS considered him their go-to expert on emergency and disaster preparedness.
2:30 PM to 5:15 PM
General Session
Facilitated panel discussions featuring leading operators and subject-matter experts focused on the critical issues facing the residential, heavy goods, delivery segment.
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sponsors' Reception
The outstanding networking event in appreciation of the NHDA FORUM sponsors will be held at Del Frisco's, located at historic Lane Field, in North Embarcadero, and anchoring the waterfront InterContinental San Diego.
Tuesday - August 3
8:00 AM to 11:50 AM
General Session
Facilitated panel discussions featuring leading operators and subject-matter experts focused on the critical issues facing the residential, heavy goods, delivery segment.
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch & Keynote Address
Shannon Huffman Polson - “Leading from any Seat: Lessons from the cockpit and stories from the GRIT Project”
As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, Polson's career spans almost a decade as an Army officer and attack aviation leader around the globe, as well as five years leading and managing in the corporate sector at Guidant and Microsoft. Polson is committed to leadership for lives that matter.
Retail Trends: The retail segment faces a “new normal”
What are the lasting changes in buying trends, online shopping, the future of bricks & mortar stores and changes in product selection? Learn from the experts what changes and challenges will shape residential delivery in 2021 and beyond.
1:45 PM to 5:15 PM
General Session - Retail Trends: The retail segment faces a "new normal":
What are the lasting changes in buying trends, online shopping, the future of bricks & mortar stores and changes in product selection? Learn from the experts what changes and challenges will shape residential delivery in 2022 and beyond.
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
NHDA Pinnacle Annual Dinner and Reception
The annual NHDA Pinnacle Awards Dinner and Reception, a terrific evening of fine dining and comradery with your industry peers will recognize industry trailblazers for their contributions to the home delivery industry.
Wednesday – August 4, 2021
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Open networking breakfast
Connect with colleagues, do a little business and catch a bite to eat before heading to the airport.