2025 NATIONAL MEETING
JW Marriott Marco Island | Marco Island, FL
MAY 20-22, 2025
Late registration fees apply April 26th
Join us on the evening of Wednesday, May 21st to celebrate this year's recipients of the following awards:
Tickets are required for the awards dinner and can be purchased when you register for the conference. The cost is $200 per person. If you would like to buy more than two tickets, please contact us at events@naed.org.
There will be no timed appointments this year so you may set appointments for any length of time you like. Please see the schedule below for the hours the booths will be open.
Appointment Planning Tools
Make the most of your in-person conference experience by using the following resources:
If you have a special meeting request for the conference, let us know – we can help. Contact our Member Engagement Team at memberengagement@naed.org or 888.791.2512.
NAED encourages manufacturers as well as allied and industry partners to purchase a booth in the designated booth space. To maximize the benefits, the individuals requesting the appointment should advise the other participants of the meeting’s purpose and come prepared.
BOOTH SPACE OPEN
*Please note that these times are for the event location, which is in the Eastern Time Zone.
Wednesday, May 21:
10:30 AM — 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 22:
10:30 AM — 5:00 PM
The closest airport, Fort Myers Airport (RSW — Southwest Florida International Airport), is located 47 miles north of Marco and the driving time is around 55 minutes. Transportation options at the airport include limousine service, taxis, and rental cars. A taxi will run approximately $100-$130.
The daily parking fee is currently $38.00 for self-parking and $48.00 for valet parking. Applicable taxes will be added to these charges.
In May, temperatures will range from highs in the mid-80s and average low temperatures in the 60s.
Recommended attire for all NAED events is business casual except for the Awards Banquet. More details will follow for that event.
NAED is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting attendees. Therefore, NAED has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment by participants or our staff at our meetings. No concern is too small – if you see something, say something. The full policy is available at https://www.naed.org/meeting-safety-responsibility
For more information and future conferences, check out NAED's "All Events" page here and our "Events Calendar" here.
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