Fabulous Finds

From a magic show to puppy races to opportunities to win exciting prizes, the 2020 NFDA Virtual International Convention & Expo is loaded with ways to enjoy a little downtime. When you’re not in an educational session or “walking” the floor of the Expo Hall, you can mingle with friends or colleagues in a break lounge or take part in one of the many entertainment options we’re offering. Come on – let’s go exploring!

Don't miss out on other fabulous giveaways provided by exhibitors! Look for the raffle ticket icon in the left hand navigation in the convention platform to see all available giveaways and raffles!

Great Big Giveaway!

The NFDA Great Big Giveaway Day is back and it's virtual! Plus, instead of having one day to enter, you can enter to win throughout all three days of the Virtual Convention & Expo!

Visit a virtual booth and click on, "Email me for more information", to be automatically entered into the Great Big Giveaway! The more booths you visit the greater chance you have to win.

The virtual expo hall is open 24/7 throughout the event allowing you more time to visit the companies you love at the convenience of your schedule! What are you waiting for? Kick up those fuzzy bunny slippers and start 'walking' the expo floor!

Grand prize: A full ride to the 2021 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee*!

Additional prizes include:

Echo Shows
Apple Watches
Gift cards ranging from $25 to $100

*The package includes registration, travel and lodging reimbursement up to $1,000 and a gift.

Winners will be announced during Thursday's closing session.

Digital Mosaic

Connect with the NFDA community through social media and a Digital Mosaic! Don’t have time to find the perfect photo? Snap a selfie in the digital photobooth or use the hashtag #NFDA2020 when sharing a photo on your social media account*. Once signed in to the convention platform, look for the camera icon on the left navigation bar to participate.

Get your camera, snap a selfie and help us fill all the tiles in the Mosaic! Don't miss this opportunity - once all tiles are filled the mosaic will close. Then, join us during the closing session on Thursday, October 22 when the mosaic will be unveiled!

*Please make sure your social media account is set to public when sharing your photo via hashtag so it can be viewed by everyone.

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Are You A Trivia Champ?

Take a break and win some cash! Challenge your fellow NFDA attendees at a round of self-paced trivia! You have 30 minutes to complete as many correct answers as you can for a change to win a prize! The top three winners in each trivia lounge will receive a gift card:

1st Place - $250 gift card*
2nd Place - $100 gift card
3rd Place - $50 gift card

*You can only win first place once.

Test your trivia skills in our Trivia Lounge:

Tuesday, October 20, 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 10:30 - 11 a.m. and 2 - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 10 - 10:30 a.m and 1:30 - 2 p.m.

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Digital Deception Virtual Magic Show

Digital Deception, is a tech-savvy, two-man magic and mentalism act. Magicians Doug McKenzie and Ryan Oakes have built an entire repertoire of magic and illusions to keep you entertained in this digital world. This isn't new for these guys — after all, "Digital" is in their name!

Turn on your camera and join us on Tuesday, October 20, 4 - 4:45 p.m!

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Pivot Towards Positive

Let’s get real…the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered the way we run our funeral homes, threatened our health and safety and created hardships for so many people. Yet through it all, there are still some positive aspects that are emerging among all of the challenges. Let’s explore together how to find what is going right when it seems like everything is falling apart.

This session will be led by Nancy Weil, founder of The Laugh Academy and Director of Membership for Order of the Golden Rule.

Tuesday, October 20, 2:30 - 3 p.m.

Ask NFDA!

What would you like to know about NFDA? Join NFDA representatives from different departments on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday, October 21, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Meet with NFDA's advocacy team or general legal counsel.

Wednesday, October 21, 2 - 2:30 p.m.

Start a conversation with the Funeral Service Foundation or NFDA's Cremation team.

Thursday, October 22, 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Chat with members of NFDA's education department

Thursday, October 22, 1:30 - 2 p.m.

Meet with Member Service Representatives to talk about NFDA membership or start a conversation about NFDA's Pursuit of Excellence and Remembering A Life.

Bring a Challenge, Brainstorm a Solution!

Have a work challenge that you can't quite figure out? Gather together with a group of your peers to find a solution!

Brainstorm with fellow attendees in the Brainstorming Break Lounge:

Tuesday, October 20, 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Thursday, October 22, 1:30 - 2 p.m.

Saturn's On The Move!

Learn about upcoming energies for 2021 as we explore the planet Saturn. Kate Wind teaches how astrology is a great tool to track cycles and patterns to predict upcoming energies. She will walk you through Saturn's upcoming transition into Aquarius and what you can expect along the way!

Join us for a half-hour of Astrology!

Tuesday, October 20, 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Kate's lifetime goal was to help others one-on-one. In 2017, at the top of her corporate career, she quit to start her own practice using her expertise in astrology, Tarot, and Feng Shui. Kate has had the honor of reading and partnering with some of Las Vegas' most notable hotels such as The Cosmopolitan, The Palms, and The Wynn to offer insightful and powerful consultations.

Pup-Doodle Derby, Wednesday & Thursday, October 21 & 22

Nine Adorable Puppies, Two Epic Races

Who will win NFDA's first-ever Pup-Doodle Derby?

"And they're off! Urma's fast out of the gate, but Uri is nipping at her heels! Uriah sees an opening and shoots past to take the lead!"

Place your votes in the Thumbies virtual booth and watch to see who wins! If your doodle-pup wins, you'll be entered to win a $250 gift card!

Watch race one at the end of the day on Wednesday, October 21 and catch race two at the end of the day on Thursday, October 22.

Winners will be notified by email at the conclusion of the 2020 International Convention & Expo.

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