On March 19-22, 2024 the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) will hold its 107th Annual Convention at the Omni Resort, Amelia Island, Florida. This event features a motivational gathering of brush industry leaders and the opportunity to make new face-to-face contacts and potential business networking opportunities.
Notable for the 2024 convention is a modified schedule that effectively rolls the event one day forward compared to past years. Traditionally, the core portion of the event ran Wednesday through Friday. To better manage costs and accommodate travel, the 2024 edition will run Tuesday through Thursday. Full agenda follows:
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024:
8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Registration
8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS — OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
- Convention Committee (8:00-9:00)
- Public Relations Committee (9:00-9:30)
- Membership Committee (9:30-10:30)
- Statistical Committee (10:30-11:00)
- Safety & Standards Committee (11:00-11:30)
1:30-2:15 p.m.
CONVENTION KICK-OFF
(includes All Division updates)
2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Concurrent Educational Workshops:
- Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workforce
- Data and Device Security
- Attracting Talent to Smaller Companies
6 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Emerging Leaders/New Members Reception
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Paul M. Miller Welcome Reception
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024:
6 a.m.-7 a.m. – Sunrise Yoga
7 a.m.-8 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
8 a.m.-9:20 a.m. – General Business Meeting
9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Keynote: Michael Rogers – The “Virtualization” of America — and the World
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Box Lunches
12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. – Golf Scramble, Pickle Ball, or free time
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
ABMA Foundation Networking Dinner/Dinner on Your Own
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024:
6 a.m. -7 a.m. – Sunrise Yoga
7 a.m. -8 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Face 2 Face Meetings
9 a.m. -11 a.m. – Companion Program: Pesto Cooking Class
12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. – Optional: Cumberland Coastal Boat Tour, Pickle Ball, or Beach Lounge/Umbrella
7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Suppliers’ Reception/Closing Dinner — A Taste of Italy!
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024:
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ABMA Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members Only)
