2026 NAILD Convention Hero
Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change*

Monday, April 27, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Vendor Set Up
Salon II
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Evening Activity: Gateway Arch and Riverboat Cruise
Sponsored by Barron Lighting Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Pre-Function
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Vendors
Salon II
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Salon II
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Reframing Financial Clarity as a Leadership Skill rather than a Technical Burden
Salon II
Randy M. Lucas, CPA — Founder and CEO, Lucas Tax + Energy
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Understanding Dark Sky Initiatives as it relates to Responsible Outdoor Lighting Sales
Salon II
Mark Roush, FIES, LC, M.Arch — Principal, Experience Light
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Break with Vendors
Salon II
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Has the Commercial LED Retrofit Market Become Saturated?
Salon II
Jeff Seifert — Co-Founder and COO, SnapCount
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Education Session
Salon II
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Committee Reports
Salon II
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Vendor Presentations
Salon II
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Break with Vendors
Salon II
2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Vendor Meetings
Salon II
4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Attendee Free Time
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Evening Activity: Flight Club St. Louis
Sponsored by Keystone Technologies

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Open
Pre-Function
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Vendors
Salon II
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Shedding Light on Financial Calculations to Differentiate Yourself and Help Close the Sale
Salon II
Bob Henderson, LC, CLEP — Consultant and Educator, RLH Lighting
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Break with Vendors
Salon II
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Lighting Alterations in Existing Buildings – Code/Controls & NAILD Certifications Update
Salon II
Mark Roush, FIES, LC, M.Arch — Principal, Experience Light
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Closing Session
Salon II