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NPFDA 2025 Fall Meeting in Providence, RI

NOTE: This event starts on Monday, rather than Sunday as in previous years.

Monday, September 15, 2025 to Thursday, September 18, 2025

Event Details

Historic and hip, charming and chic, Providence, Rhode Island packs the best of New England into one convenient and colorful package. Innovative and eclectic restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and beautifully preserved historic architecture are all within easy reach of downtown hotels. Known as the “Creative Capital,” Providence has received national acclaim over the past few years and was recently named one of the “52 Places (in the World) to Go in 2016” by The New York Times.

Sponsorship information is coming soon

Omni Providence Hotel: Connected to Providence Place Mall and Rhode Island Convention Center, Omni Providence Hotel is conveniently located in the walkable downtown area near top destinations including Brown University, Providence College, RISD and the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Our hotel offers elevated accommodations with sweeping views of the downtown skyline. You can also enjoy delicious dining at Fleming’s Steakhouse, a celebration of fine food and wine. Extensive menus focus on prime steaks and fresh seafood, and guests can enjoy tastings from our vast wine collection.

  • Host hotel reservations may be made here.
  • Click on "make a reservation," select your preferred arrival date, number of nights, then the blue "find dates" button.
  • Cut-off date is Friday, August 22, 2025. 
  • Room rates start at $209, run of house, not including taxes and fees. 
  • Valet and self parking are both available.

Attendee Code of Conduct: NPFDA expects each member to:

 

For More Information:

National Protein & Food Distributors Association Logo 2014 Osborne Rd.
Saint Marys, Georgia 31558
(912) 439-3603

Tentative Agenda - Subject to Change

Monday, September 15 2025  
 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration
 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting/Foundation Trustees Meeting
 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
   
Tuesday, September 16, 2025  
 7:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Registration
 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Roundtables
  Afternoon Activities
  Golf
 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Happy Hour Reception
 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. NPFDA's Big Night Out
   
Wednesday, September 17, 2025  
 7:30 a.m. -12:00 noon Registration
 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. General Session
Afternoon Free Time
 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Closing Reception
   
Thursday, September 18, 2025  
Farewell and Safe Travels