ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS announced Wednesday afternoon that the 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting will be held virtually April 26-28.

“The NACDS board of directors has been highly engaged in the decision to present a virtual format for the 2021 Annual Meeting that includes valuable programming and meetings with your expectations in mind, and these NACDS leaders will be highly engaged in this event,” the association said.

According to NACDS, the virtual event will feature:

• Relevant and timely business programs presenting the NACDS leadership and noted experts in the current state of pandemic response and in meeting and exceeding consumers’ expectations
• Opportunities for essential top-to-top meetings between companies – fostering discussion and insight into strategic planning among business partners
• Recognition for NACDS members’ service to their communities and nation
• Intentional focus on expanded participation by NACDS member company staff teams, and a compelling platform from which to tell our industry’s story publicly.

NACDS says that additional information on the virtual Annual Meeting will be available soon on the 2021 Annual Meeting website. NACDS also stated that it will provide a 100% refund to members for all funds already paid to NACDS related to the 2021 Annual Meeting.