2026 BizCon South Sessions

Kick off BizCon early! Arriving ahead of the crowd? Join us for the Early Arrival Welcome Mixer—a relaxed, informal gathering designed for early birds looking to connect before the official start of the BizCon. Enjoy complimentary drinks and light fare while mingling with fellow attendees in a casual, welcoming setting. Whether you’re here to catch up with colleagues, make new connections, or simply unwind after your travels, the Early Arrival Welcome Mixer is the perfect way to get a head start on all that the BizCon has to offer. Cost: FREE Attendance Guidelines: This function is open exclusively to BLD staff, board members, lumber dealers (and their guests), and sponsoring exhibitors. Please note: non-sponsoring exhibitors are not eligible to attend. Advance registration is appreciated – please indicate your intention to attend when registering.

Get ready for a high energy and creative session to grow your business and relationships. Dustin’s interactive learning experiences will challenge your creative thinking and position you for greater success. Sales can be a balancing act and without a solid framework it is hard to deliver great results. This session will equip you with tools to tackle challenges, objections, leverage benefits and allow you to control more of the sales process. • You will learn how to utilize the mental game of sales and what winning looks like. • You will learn how to remove barriers in the sales process and win over the prospect. • You will learn how to maximize your time and create memorable moments in the buying process. • You will learn how to leverage creative experiences to stand out from your competition.

Connect. Reflect. Exchange Ideas. Join us on Day 1 of BizCon for the Membership Luncheon—a cornerstone event that brings our community together over a shared meal, important organizational updates, and an energizing new format: Rapid-Fire...Ideas to Spark Action and Change. This event will start with time to connect with your tablemates over a delicious meal while getting caught up on BLD association business. Then we’ll move on to the high-energy, fast-paced, interactive program that is designed to energize your thinking and ignite bold action. Rapid Fire delivers a dynamic series of powerful, bite-sized presentations from some of our industry leaders. Each speaker brings fresh perspectives, and real-world strategies—all in just 60 minutes. Cost: $35 per person Attendance Guidelines: This function is open to all attendees. Advance registration is required – please indicate your intention to attend when registering.

Special admittance (Free access - approved by staff only)

Exhibit Hall Hours: Date: Tuesday, January 20 Time: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Location: Terry Haws A&B at River’s Edge Date: Wednesday, January 21 Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Location: Terry Haws A&B at River’s Edge What’s Happening in the Exhibit Hall at the BizCon? The BizCon Exhibit Hall is the heart of the action—where industry leaders connect, ideas are shared, and business gets done. Here’s what’s waiting for you on the show floor both days: 🛠️ Booths, Booths, and More Booths – Day 1 & 2 Explore rows and rows of LBM industry-related booths featuring products, services, and innovations from across the sector. Don’t miss the Sponsor Booths for premium insights and contests and be sure to visit our Debut Booths, which showcase companies exhibiting at BizCon for the first time or have had a several year absence! ☕ Daily Break Service - Day 1 & 2 Take a breather! Enjoy complimentary coffee, soda, and snacks during scheduled break times on both days - a perfect pick-me-up while you explore the floor. 🍻 Bar Service – Day 1 Only Relax with a drink from the cash bar on the afternoon of Day 1, then join us at 4:00 pm for Happy Hour with free beer to wrap up the day in style. 🎯 Contests & Prizes – Day 1 & 2 Bring your game face—there are multiple ways to win: • Sponsor Duckie Scavenger Hunt – Back by popular demand! Track down the hidden duckies at sponsor booths for your chance to win great prizes. • Last Person Standing – Stick it out until the very end and you could walk away with a special prize for your endurance and dedication (Day 2 only). 💡 Exhibitor Speed Showcase – Day 1 Only Happening right after lunch on Day 1, this high-speed session features fast-paced presentations from participating exhibitors…giving you a preview of what to explore on the show floor. 🥪 Light Lunch – Day 2 Only We’re keeping you fueled! On Day 2, enjoy light lunch items served right on the exhibit floor so you can stay energized while making the most of your time with exhibitors. Food and beverages available while supplies last. Trade Show Floor Cost: There is no cost to attend the trade show floor or participate in trade show floor activities for members or exhibitor reps. • Non-member dealers/guests/contractors must pay a $100 badge fee for access to the trade show floor. • Suppliers must purchase a booth to exhibit and attend. Unlimited booth rep badges for employees. • Manufacturing reps assisting exhibitors (who don’t work directly for the exhibiting company only) must pay $100 per badge. Attendance Guidelines: This function is open to all attendees. Advance booth and/or sponsor registration is required by exhibitors. For all others, trade show floor registration is appreciated but not required.

Date: Tuesday, February 3 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Location: Exhibit Hall Stage Get ready for a high-energy preview of what’s waiting on the exhibit floor during the Exhibitor Speed Showcase, happening Day 1 only on the exhibit hall stage at BizCon! This rapid-fire session gives participating exhibitors the spotlight to showcase their company, product, or program in a quick, compelling format. Each presenter will have just a few minutes* to share their message with a captive audience before the next exhibitor takes the stage. To ensure strong attendance this year, the showcase has been bumped up timewise, and all BizCon attendees will be funneled directly to the showcase immediately after lunch on Day 1. It’s the perfect opportunity to make a memorable impression before guests explore the booths. Whether you're launching something new or simply want to stand out, this is your chance to be seen and heard. Exhibitor spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis—don’t wait! *Exact time per exhibitor showcasing will depend on our final number of exhibitors participating. Cost: There is no cost to attend or to showcase your company/product. Attendance Guidelines: This function is open to all attendees. Advance registration is required by exhibitors in order to showcase (please fill out showcase application) but is not required for attendees to watch.

Join us at BizCon for a special gathering of BLD’s Women in the Industry group—created to provide a relaxed, supportive space where women from all areas of the lumber and building materials industry can connect, share experiences, and inspire one another. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned leader, this casual meet & greet is the perfect chance to expand your network, swap ideas, and celebrate the unique contributions women bring to LBM. Cost: FREE Attendance Guidelines: This function is open to all attendees. Advance registration is not required but is appreciated.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Brews and Bites Bash! Exclusively for BLD Connection members, this event promises an evening of great drinks, delicious food, and lively entertainment. For just $35, you'll enjoy: • Beer and Wine Stations: Enjoy a variety of beers and wines. • Signature Drink: Savor our specially crafted signature cocktail. • Delicious Food: Indulge in a selection of tasty bites to complement your drinks. • Entertainment: Enjoy live entertainment that will keep the atmosphere vibrant and fun. The night wraps up early, giving you the perfect opportunity to head offsite for a full dinner if you wish. Don’t miss this chance to relax, socialize, and enjoy a memorable evening with fellow industry professions. Open to members only.

Legacy yard designs and workflows often unknowingly hinder peak performance, creating inefficiencies that cost LBM dealers hundreds of thousands annually in operational waste, or soft costs. This seminar uncovers these hidden weaknesses and their impact on your business and delivers practical, proven solutions to address them. While attendees will discover strategies for incremental improvements, the event’s centerpiece is a glimpse of a comprehensively crafted yard design integrating facility layout, material placement, workflow management, and efficiency-driven operational processes. Companies adopting this all-in solution foster operational excellence, marked by higher productivity, reduced costs, superior customer service, and improved employee morale. Tailored for owners, operations executives, and decision-makers, this presentation provides actionable insights for anyone in operational roles. Join us to transform your yard’s performance and unlock its full potential.

Seminar and speaker information coming soon!