Distributor Forums

Regional Meetings for Emerging Professionals

NBMDA is proud to introduce our new Distributor Forum series! These regional meetings, hosted at member company facilities, provide up-and-coming distribution professionals with opportunities to network and gain critical distribution insights. Click on the region below that you most identify with to learn more about your Distributor Forum.

Distributor Forum Southeast

Hosted by Arauco | 400 Perimeter Center Terrace, Atlanta, GA 30346

Distributor Forum Northeast

Hosted by Diversified Industries | 121 High Hill Rd, Swedesboro, NJ 08085

Distributor Forum West

Hosted by Sika | 14090 Slover Ave, Fontana, CA 92337

Distributor Forum Southwest

NAFCD + NBMDA 2026 Annual Convention | Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207

General Schedule
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Registration Open
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Opening Session
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Session
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Networking Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Closing Session
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Happy Hour

Sponsorships

Sponsoring an activity or item at a Distributor Forum is the most cost-effective and efficient way to position your business for success. Put your brand front and center before, during, and after the event — leaving a lasting impression in the minds of the leading distribution executives and decision-makers.

Confirm your sponsorship plans soon to help support new product launches, thank distributors and build strong visibility within the community. NBMDA is open to creative and customizable sponsorship to allow sponsors to tailor their involvement to specific goals and budgets. Please reach out to info@nbmda.org if you're interested in sponsorship.

Sponsor Levels

Bronze Support Level - $500 USD 
  • Logo on Welcome Slides and Rotating Slides during breaks
  • Logo on Distributor Forum
Silver Support Level - $750 USD 
  • Logo on Welcome Slides and Rotating Slides during breaks
  • Logo on Distributor Forum promotional emails
  • Logo on Distributor Forum
Gold Support Level - $1,500 USD 
  • (1) Complimentary Registration to Regional Meeting
  • Logo on Welcome Slides and Rotating Slides during breaks
  • Logo on Distributor Forum promotional emails
  • Logo on Distributor Forum webpage
  • Dedicated messaging within NBMDA Distributor Forum Emails
  • Collateral distribution (sponsor to provide and ship)
  • Dedicated on-site signage (sponsor to provide and ship either pop-up banner or meter-board)
  • 30 Second company introduction to audience
  • 10 Drink Tickets
  • Attendee List
National Support Level - $5,000 USD
  • (1) Complimentary Registration to Regional Meeting
  • Logo on Welcome Slides and Rotating Slides during breaks
  • Logo on Distributor Forum promotional emails
  • Logo on Distributor Forum webpage
  • Dedicated messaging within NBMDA Distributor Forum Emails
  • Collateral distribution (sponsor to provide and ship)
  • Dedicated on-site signage (sponsor to provide and ship either pop-up banner or meter-board)
  • 30 Second company introduction to audience
  • 10 Drink Tickets
  • Attendee List

Sponsorship Benefits

Benefit
Bronze
$500 USD
Silver
$750 USD
Gold
$1,500 USD
National
$5,000 USD
Logo on Welcome Slide and Rotating Slides during breaks 
Logo on Distributor Forum webpage 
Logo on Distributor Forum promotional emails   
Complimentary registration to the Distributor Forum    

(1 per meeting)

(2 per meeting)

Dedicated messaging within NBMDA Distributor Forum Emails     

(featured on local emails)

(featured on roundup emails)

Collateral distribution (sponsor to provide and ship)     
30 Second company introduction to audience     
Dedicated on-site signage (sponsor to provide and ship either pop-up banner or meter-board)     
10 Drink Tickets     
Attendee List