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Hotel

NAILD has reserved a room block with a $289 room rate at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

The deadline to book your room is March 30.

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Agenda

*Agenda is subject to change*

Monday, April 27, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Vendor Set Up
Salon II
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Evening Activity
Location TBD

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Pre-Function
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Vendors
Salon II
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Salon II
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Reframing Financial Clarity as a Leadership Skill rather than a Technical Burden
Salon II
Randy M. Lucas, CPA — Founder and CEO, Lucas Tax + Energy
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Understanding Dark Sky Initiatives as it relates to Responsible Outdoor Lighting Sales
Salon II
Mark Roush, FIES, LC, M.Arch — Principal, Experience Light
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Break with Vendors
Salon II
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Has the Commercial LED Retrofit Market Become Saturated?
Salon II
Jeff Seifert — Co-Founder and COO, SnapCount
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Education Session
Salon II
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Committee Reports
Salon II
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Vendor Presentations
Salon II
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Break with Vendors
Salon II
2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Vendor Meetings
Salon II
4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Attendee Free Time
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Evening Activity
Location TBD

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Open
Pre-Function
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Vendors
Salon II
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Shedding Light on Financial Calculations to Differentiate Yourself and Help Close the Sale
Salon II
Bob Henderson, LC, CLEP — Consultant and Educator, RLH Lighting
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Break with Vendors
Salon II
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Lighting Alterations in Existing Buildings – Code/Controls & NAILD Certifications Update
Salon II
Mark Roush, FIES, LC, M.Arch — Principal, Experience Light
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Closing Session
Salon II

Sponsorship & Exhibitors

Showcase your company to lighting distributors, manufacturers, and industry leaders from across the country. NAILD sponsors receive prominent visibility through event signage, digital promotions, and complimentary registrations, along with opportunities to support key moments such as meals, educational sessions, or networking events. Your sponsorship reinforces NAILD’s mission while positioning your brand as a trusted partner in the lighting industry.

Exhibiting offers valuable, face-to-face interaction with lighting professionals and decision-makers from across the industry. Exhibitors receive dedicated space to highlight products, solutions, and innovations, build meaningful relationships, and engage directly with attendees throughout the event.

Please fill out the form linked below if you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2026 NAILD Convention.

Sponsor & Exhibitor Form