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A strong results-driven, multi-national program, led by an elite group of recognized leaders and innovators, the PPAI North American Leadership Conference (NALC) is a two-and-a-half-day conference held August 12-14, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference delves into the most relevant, top-of-mind business issues and idea impacting the promotional products industry with an emphasis on networking events, emerging business issues, trends and best practices.
“Attending NALC provides a wonderful opportunity to get a pulse on the industry,” said Bob Levitt, PromoShop. “Having key leaders from many markets and vantage points provides global understanding of the state of the industry.”

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| Sunday 8/12/2012 top |
| 10:30 AM | Departure for Golf Event |
| 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Optional Golf Outing |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Certification Exam Preregistration for MAS/CAS exams is required. Subject to eligibility and program requirements. |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Registration Check In |
| 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Opening Reception |
| 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome And Attendee Introductions |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Welcome Dinner |
| Monday 8/13/2012 top |
| 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM | Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Keynote Presentation |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Future of the Industry |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM | General Session |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Generational Differences |
| 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM | General Session |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Evening Reception |
| Tuesday 8/14/2012 top |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast Presentation - PPAI Research Findings |
| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Company Culture |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Breakout Session (1) |
| Breakout Session (2) |
| Breakout Session (3) |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | General Session |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Town Hall With Paul Bellantone |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | John Foley: High Performance Leadership As the lead solo pilot of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels, John Foley consistently performed as part of a close-knit team in an intense, high-stakes environment. Reaching that level of excellence required commitment, discipline and trust. Using Blue Angel methodology as a model, Foley has developed a unique approach that equips others to make the same journey toward excellence. |
| 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Event Wrap-Up and Conclusion |
| 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Closing Dinner |
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