2025 NAA Conference and Show Information
We’re are happy to return once again for another year and be part of the 76th Annual National Auctioneers Association Conference & Show, happening July 15 – 19, 2022, in Schaumburg, IL! This event is a great opportunity to connect with our amazing clients, meet new faces, and stay on top of what’s ahead for the auction industry.
To help you make the most of your experience, we’ve gathered key details and Conference & Show highlights all in one place. Use this page to explore the speaker lineup, schedule a meeting with us at our booth, and plan your visit with ease. Whether you’re a seasoned attendee or joining for the first time, this is your go-to guide for everything 2025 NAA Conference & Show.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Be sure to stop by booth 212 and say hello! If you would like to schedule a time to meet with us, please fill out a form below!
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Chat about Software
Got software questions? Considering adding a new auction type to your setup? Stop by and chat with Brandon — he’s here to help you explore your options and find the best fit for your business!
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Schedule
Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice as programs are further developed and confirmed. Please check back often for the most current information. All event times are CT in person only.
8am – 10am NAA Board of Directors Meeting (Pre Conf Meeting)
11:30am – 1pm Exhibitor Lunch (Private Event)
12pm – 6pm Pre Conference event: NAA PAC Golf Outing
1pm – 6pm The Block
1pm – 6pm Registration is Open
1pm – 5:30pm Tech Central
4pm – 4:30pm NextGen Meet and Greet
4pm – 5:00pm CAI Reception & New Grad Pinning (Private Event, Ticket Required)
6pm – 8:30pm – Welcome Party @ TopGolf
6:00am – 7:00am Fun Run – Sponsored by Tranzon
8:00am – 5:00pm Community Central
8:00am – 4:00pm Registration is Open
8:00am – 5:00pm The Block
8:00am – 5:00pm Tech Central
8:00am – 9:00am Legacy Youth Scholarship Breakfast & Auction (Ticket Required)
8:00am – 9:00am First-timers Orientation/Meet and Greet (Private Event)
8:15am – 8:45am IAC Champions Meeting (Private Event)
8:30am – 9:00am How to Master ‘Focus’ in 5 Easy Steps; Speaker: Peggy Lamberton
8:30am – 9:30am Coffee and Conversation
9:00am – 10:00am ATG
9:30am – 11:30am Main Event: General Session and Keynote Address; Speaker: Juan Bendana
10:00am – 3:00pm NextGen Teen Workshop
11:30am – 1:00pm Women Auction Professionals Lunch (Ticket Required)
12:45pm – 1:45pm Community Conversations: Firearms
1:00pm – 2:00pm Meet the Candidates
1:00pm – 2:30pm Real Estate – Disrupted; Panelists: John Nicholls, Linda Terry, Mark Manley
1:00pm – 3:00pm NALLOA: Properly Conducting Online Auctions / Different States, Different Rules; Speaker: John Kruse
1:00pm – 2:30pm Introduction to EOS; Speaker: Deb Venable
1:30pm – 2:30pm Becoming and In-Demand Contract Ringman; Moderator: Scott Musser; Speakers: Juston Stelzer, Logan Ipsen
2:30pm – 3:00pm Elevate your Brand Presence; Speaker: Peggy Lamberton
2:45pm – 3:45pm Community Conversation: Becoming a Ringman
3:00pm – 4:15pm CattleFax: Livestock Market Update; Speaker: Mike Murphy
3:00pm – 4:00pm Creating a Last Minute Appeal with Impact; Speakers: Kurt Johnson, Trisha Brauer
3:30pm – 4:30pm Locked and Loaded: Digital Tactics for Marketing Firearms at Auction; Speaker: Jeff Marcoux
4:00pm – 4:45pm Don Shearer Children’s Auction
5:00pm – 6:00pm NAA Marketing Awards Presentation – Presented by Auctic
5:00pm – 5:30pm International Junior Auctioneer Championship Orientation
6:00pm – 7:00pm Main Event: International Junior Auctioneer Championship: Preliminaries
6:00pm – 8:00pm Fellowship of Christian Auctioneers Intl. (Non NAA Event)
8:00pm – 10:00pm After Hours Block Party
8:00am – 5:00pm The Block
8:00am – 5:00pm Registration is Open
8:00am – 5:00pm Community Central
8:00am – 5:00pm Tech Central
8:30am – 10:30am Main Event: General Session NAA and NAF Annual Business Meetings & Election
10:00am – 12:00pm NextGen Session
10:30am – 11:00am Empowering Emerging Leaders: Cultivating Success Through Mentorship; Speaker: Peggy Lamberton
11:00am – 12:00pm Town Hall Meeting
11:00am – 12:00pm NAR: Real Estate Trends; Speaker: Lawrence Yun
11:00am – 12:00pm The Contract Auctioneer’s Legal Edge: Key Issues You Must Know; Speaker: Addison Russell
11:00am – 12:00pm AI for Beginners; Speakers: How to Work with a Third-Party Marketing Firm; Speaker: Holly Meyer Lucas
11:30am – 1:00pm Cornerstone Luncheon (Private Event)
11:30pm – 1:00pm State Association Group Photos
12:00pm – 12:30 Lunch
12:30pm – 1:30pm Maximizing Efficiency with a Personal or Virtual Assistant; Speaker: Scott Jones
1:00pm – 2:30pm Video and Storyboarding; Speaker: Patrick Robinson
1:00pm – 2:00pm Community Conversations: Real Estate Marketing
1:00pm – 1:30pm 8 Ways to Master Digital Body Language; Speaker: Peggy Lamberton
1:30pm – 2:30pm Streamline Your Business w/ HeyGen; Speaker: Chris Rasmus
1:30pm – 3:00pm Benefit Mastermind; Speaker: Seth Weiner
2:00pm – 3:00pm Building Longterm Relationships with Companies ; Speaker: Andy Dunning
2:30pm – 4:00pm Chat with the Champions
2:30pm – 3:00pm 7 Strategies for Creative Ideation in the Workplace; Speaker: Marisa Cali
3:00pm – 4:00pm Leverage Our Own Data for Forecasting; Speakers: Tim Mast, Ori Klein
3:00pm – 4:00pm Community Conversation: NextGen – The Industry’s Future: DECA, FFA, Scouting America
3:30pm – 4:30pm Sizzle Reel Tech Lab; Speaker: Baily Sutphin
3:30pm – 4:30pm – Mastering Contract Negotiation; Speakers: Laura Mantle-Ggrunden; Peter Gehres
3:30pm – 4:30pm Voices of Advocacy: Navigating Legislation, Licensure, and Leadership; Speaker: Addison Russell
4:00pm – 5:30pm IAC Champions Reception (Private Event)
6:00pm – 9:00pm President’s Gala / Hall of Fame Awards
6:16pm – 10:00pm Hall of Fame Family Room (Private Event)
6:30am – 7:30am IAC Judges Breakfast (Private Event)
7:00am – 4:00pm IAC Contestant Roll Call and Orientation
8:00am – 9:00am Main Event: International Auctioneer Championship (IAC)
8:00am – 9:00am IAC Live! Broadcast
8:00am – 8:30am The Foundation Board Orientation
8:30am – 9:30am From 20 to 200 Auctions – Generations Focused; Moderator: Megan McCurdy Niedens; Panelists: Jordan Miedema, Sid Miedema Jr., Will Lilly
8:30am – 10:00am Personal Property Mastermind; Speakers; David Allen, Abigial McLagan
8:30am – 9:30am Auction Processes; Moderator: Ben Grafe; Panelists: Rob Mayo, Erik Rasmus, Patrick Rasmus
8:30am – 10:00am YouTube TV Ads; Speakers: Charissa Bires, Ambra Walker
9:00am – 3:00pm Community Central
9:30am – 10:30am Community Conversation: Marketing; Speaker: Trista Hurst
10:00am – 11:00am Customer / Relationship Marketing; Speaker: Scott Shuman
10:00am – 10:30am 4 Steps to Declutter your Workplaces and Preserve Mental Well-Being; Speaker: Marisa Cali
10:30am – 12:00pm Marketing Mastermind; Speakers; Trista Hurst, Trae Dudley
10:30am – 11:30am Hidden Treasures from Modern Estates; Speaker: Judith Martin
11:00am – 11:30am 6 Ways to Reinvent your Creative time: habit + Tools; Speaker: Marisa Cali
11:30am – 12:30pm Firearms – Efficiencies; Speakers: Darron Meares, Brad Stoecker
11:30am – 12:30pm Firehose of Apps & Tools (Ignite Session); Speaker: Seth Weiner
12:00pm – 2:00pm Presidents Luncheon (Private Event)
12:00pm – 12:30pm Personal Branding Through the Lens of Visual Storytelling; Speaker: Marisa Cali
1:00pm – 2:00pm Using Multiple Platforms; Speaker: Brad Stoecker
1:00pm – 2:30pm Real Estate Mastermind; Speakers: Samantha Saturley; Kaleb Hurley
1:00pm – 2:00pm Employees: They Change Everything; Speakers: Rich Schur
1:30pm – 2:30pm Equipment / Yellow Iron / Ag (Ignite Session); Speakers: Daniel Pruitt, Bryce Hansen
2:30pm – 4:30pm NAA Hall of Fame Committee Meeting (Private Event)
2:30pm – 3:30pm Auction School…Now What? Turning Your License into a Lasting Career; Speaker: Jason Deel
2:30pm – 3:30pm What Bidders Want in 2025: Trends Shaping the Future of Auction Buying (ATG)
3:00pm – 4:00pm From Awareness to Loyalty; Speaker: John John Genovese III
3:00pm – 4:00pm Consignment; Speakers: Darron Meares; Scott Jones
5:00pm – 6:00pm IAC Dinner
6:00pm – 9:00pm Main Event: IAC and IJAC Finals
9:00am – 10:30am IAC Champions Breakfast (Private Event)