NDC Exhibition: Power of Partnership

NDC Exhibition: Power of Partnership

April 6 – 8, 2026

Grand Hyatt Nashville
Nashville, TN

Registration is Now Open!

NDC Exhibition is once again bringing together manufacturer and distributor partners for three days of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking conversation. Join us in Nashville for meaningful face-to-face meetings in Manufacturer Hall, focused product training, and new educational experiences designed to spark ideas and strengthen partnerships.

This year introduces exciting new elements — including executive-level Fireside Chats, expanded education sessions, and the new Prospect Hall — while continuing the events you know and value. The experience extends beyond the show floor with evening networking at the NDC Tap House & Listening Lounge, and we’re returning to our roots with a high-energy closing celebration on Broadway.

The NDC Exhibition achieved an exceptional Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60 in 2025 – significantly higher than the industry average – reflecting attendees’ strong satisfaction and enthusiasm for recommending our event. So register now for the event everyone will be talking about this year!

And don’t forget to book your room. Our room block is SOLD OUT, so rooms at the Grand Hyatt are no longer available at the NDC Exhibition discounted rate. However, you may still book a room at the host hotel at the current market rate. For added convenience, we’ve also put together a list of alternate hotels within walking distance of the event. Use the link below to explore additional options.

Thank You Sponsors!

Download the App

To get started, download the Swapcard app, log in using the email you used to register for the NDC Exhibition, then search for and join NDC Exhibition.

 

Prefer not to download an app? Access the web portal to use the same features directly from your browser.

Hit It to Win It!

 

Want to test your putting skills and win exciting prizes at the NDC Exhibition? Join our exclusive Hit It to Win It putting contest – available only to attendees staying at the Grand Hyatt!

How It Works:

  • Automatic Entry – All registered guests at the Grand Hyatt during the Exhibition are automatically entered into our hourly drawing.
  • Hourly Drawings – Every hour during the Manufacturer Hall on Tuesday & Wednesday, lucky attendees will be selected to putt for a prize.
  • Exciting Prizes – A range of great prizes are up for grabs including a PlayStation 5, Airpods 4, Fire TV Stick HD and more!

DONATE AND WIN!
A $20 minimum donation to The Rally Foundation and your Hyatt key card earns you an automatic chance to putt. If you’re staying at the Grand Hyatt, you are automatically entered in the drawing to play!

 

The official charity of NDC Exhibition 2026 is Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. Rally empowers communities, inspires action, and funds the most promising research to develop better treatments and ultimately cures for childhood cancers. As a top-rated nonprofit and philanthropic seed investor, Rally supports innovative, early-stage pediatric cancer research that might otherwise go unfunded. Every dollar raised brings safer, smarter treatments closer to the children who need them most.

Agenda

Monday, April 6, 2026

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Registration
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
A Starry Night Opening Reception
7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
NDC Tap House & Listening Lounge

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

7:30 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:40 am
Opening General Session – Jack Stephens "LIVE"
8:40 am – 9:00 am
Fireside Chat
9:15 am – 10:15 am
Keynote Speaker: Nick Pericle
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
AI Advisory Block / Meet the Speaker
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Fireside Chats
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Product Training
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Hit it to Win It
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Manufacturer Hall: Meetings & Walk-Ups
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NDC Tap House & Listening Lounge (Dinner on Your Own)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

8:00 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Prospect Hall
9:10 am – 9:50 am
Fireside Chat
9:45 am – 11:45 am
Education Session – PRECISE Prospecting: Building Your Pipeline & Booking More Meetings
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Lunch & Awards
1:15 pm – 1:55 pm
Fireside Chat
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Manufacturer Hall: Meetings & Walk-Ups
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Closing Celebration

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Keynote Speaker: Nick Pericle

Nick Pericle brings a forward-looking yet practical perspective on how artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing and distribution. His work helps organizations move beyond AI hype to real execution—showing leaders how to apply technology in ways that drive meaningful results today and scalable impact for the future.

Nick Pericle is the founder of Tenexity, an AI enablement firm. He and his team partner with leadership and operating teams in manufacturing and distribution to deploy AI with one goal: 10x-ing Capabilities. He works across organizations to modernize how works gets done, and deploys practical AI-enabled software that strengthens decision-making, lifts productivity, and grows margin. His approach, “Technology as a Teammate,” makes AI transformation both ambitious and executable, with a clear place to start and a roadmap to scale.

 

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Fireside Chats

Unscripted conversations with healthcare executives.

Hear directly from healthcare industry executives as they share candid perspectives on the challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the future of healthcare. These moderated fireside conversations deliver real-world insight and fresh thinking you won’t find in a traditional session format.

Emily Wilburn Andrews

Wilburn Medical Supply

Dennis Clock

Clock Medical

Michelle Drake

Invomed, LLC

Brandon Fagnani

Lynn Medical

Angela Hansen

Stat-Technologies

Lisa Hohman

Concordance Healthcare Solutions

Gina Marchese

SIXPOINT Advisors

KC Meleski

CME Corp.

Scott Quilty

SIXPOINT Advisors

Matt Rowan

Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA)

Education Session

PRECISE Prospecting: Building Your Pipeline & Booking More Meetings

Join Brian Sullivan of PRECISE Selling for an energizing and highly actionable session designed to elevate your sales approach and drive real results. Brian will walk attendees through proven strategies that sharpen prospect engagement, enhance value-based conversations, and accelerate performance in competitive markets. In this session, you’ll gain practical tools you can put to work immediately—from optimizing your sales process and strengthening customer relationships to mastering techniques that convert opportunities into wins. Whether you’re in the field, leading a team, or striving to break through growth plateaus, Brian’s insights will equip you with a clearer path to consistent success.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

  • Communication & Discovery Foundations: Why the best salespeople act more like clinicians than pitchmen. We’ll sharpen your ability to diagnose before you prescribe, ask the extra question, and uncover opportunities hiding inside accounts you already have.
  • Time Management for Prospecting: If it’s not on your calendar, it’s not happening. We’ll build a realistic time-blocking framework that even the busiest rep can execute — because focused prospecting minutes a day changes everything.
  • Gatekeepers, Hooks & the Elevator Pitch: What comes out of your mouth in the first 10 seconds determines whether you get in or get dismissed. You’ll learn how to craft pain hooks, name-drop hooks, and value hooks tailored to your specific markets — whether you’re calling on a surgery center, a health system, or a manufacturer partner.
  • Real-World Scenarios: We’ll work through live examples using actual products and market segments so you leave with language you can use Monday morning, not theory you’ll forget by lunch.
  • AI-Powered Prospecting Tools: See how top-performing sales teams are using AI right now to research prospects, build call prep, role-play before live calls, and craft messaging in seconds. You’ll get hands-on access to the PRECISE Coach, an AI tool programmed with decades of proven sales methodology, and you’ll use it live to build your own hooks and call plans before you leave the room.

Brian Sullivan, CSP

Founder, PRECISE Selling | Author, PRECISE Selling: 20 Days to the Top

Opening General Session & Fireside Chat

Join us as we kick off NDC Exhibition with our Opening General Session, featuring NDC CEO Jack Stephens. Jack will share insights on the current state of our industry and provide important updates for our valued supplier and distributor partners.

Immediately following the General Session, Jack will sit down for a special Fireside Chat with Matt Rowan, President & CEO of the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA). Representing the $52 billion medical distribution industry, Matt is a leading advocate and policy expert championing the role of distributors as trusted partners across the healthcare continuum.

Together, they’ll discuss the opportunities, challenges, and future direction of our industry — a conversation you won’t want to miss.

A Starry Night Opening Reception

Hosted on the Grand Hyatt Pool Deck, this celestial-inspired evening celebrates the stars of our network in a glowing rooftop setting.

Stroll the Walk of Fame, unwind in the Cabana Lounge, and experience mind-bending moments from a wandering mentalist. Enjoy stellar sips at the Moonshine Bar, Blue Moon Beer Bar, and Cosmo Bar—and don’t forget a classic Moon Pie treat.

With skyline views, signature drinks, and plenty of time to connect, it’s the perfect way to start the week in shining style.

 

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NDC Tap House & Listening Lounge

The NDC Tap House & Listening Lounge returns as one of the most popular networking experiences at the NDC Exhibition. Extending the Exhibition into the evening, this event transforms the hotel lobby bar into a lively hub for connection, conversation, and entertainment.

Designed as a relaxed counterpoint to the day’s sessions, the NDC Tap House & Listening Lounge brings attendees together over great food, drinks, and live music in an inviting, informal setting. Whether you stop by before dinner or stay late into the evening, it’s the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with partners, and build new relationships. Equal parts networking and nightlife, the NDC Tap House & Listening Lounge blends meaningful business conversations with the unmistakable energy of Nashville.

 

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Closing Celebration

This year’s NDC Exhibition closes in true Nashville style at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, one of Broadway’s most iconic live music destinations.

 

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Here’s what attendees said about the 2025 event:

“Real, in-depth, and authentic conversations develop – and we had many!”

“NDC throws a great exhibition and makes every person feel welcome and valued. Great energy, opportunity to gather, meet, learn!”

“Lots of deals made. Great week!”

Download the App

To get started, download the Swapcard app, log in using the email you used to register for the NDC Exhibition, then search for and join NDC Exhibition.

 

Prefer not to download an app? Access the web portal to use the same features directly from your browser.