Program Agenda

This is a general overview of this year's convention events. NARA committee meetings are open to all attendees. Industry policies and issues are addressed at these meetings with members exchanging ideas and viewpoints. The committees make recommendations to the NARA Board of Directors on policy and the future direction of the organization. Be sure to use the the Meeting App's detailed schedule for any updated times, locations, listings, and other helpful information.

Monday, October 23, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) Executive Committee Meeting

4:00 – 5:30 PM

NARA Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

8:30 – 10:00AM

NARA Animal Protein Producers Industry (APPI) Committee and Membership Meeting

8:30 – 10:30AM

Canadian Renderers Association Meeting

10:00AM – 1:00PM

International Market Development Committee (IMDC) Meeting

2:00 – 4:00PM

Spouse/Guest Welcome Event: Candle-Making

2:00 – 4:30PM

Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) INNOVATE Conference

6:30 – 7:30PM

NARA Welcome & First Timers Reception

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

7:00 – 8:30AM

Breakfast

8:30 – 9:15AM

NARA Communications Committee Meeting

9:00 – 11:30AM

Spouse/Guest Program: Charcuterie Board Building

9:00 – 10:00AM

Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 – 10:00AM

NARA Research & Feed Regulation Committee Meeting

10:00 – 11:00AM

NARA Sustainability Committee Meeting

10:00 – 11:00AM

NARA Environment Committee Meeting

11:00AM – 12:00PM

NARA Legislative Action Committee Meeting

11:00AM – 12:00PM

NARA Biofuels Committee Meeting

12:00 – 1:45PM

NARA Welcome Luncheon

2:00 – 4:00PM

NARA Opening General Session

4:00 – 5:00PM

World Renderers Organization Meeting

6:30 – 7:30PM

Chairman's Reception

Thursday, October 26, 2023

7:00 – 8:30AM

Breakfast

7:30 – 8:30AM

NARA Eastern/Central Region Meeting

9:00 – 11:30AM

Industry Issues Forum

9:30 – 11:30AM

Spouse/Guest Program: Scarf Painting

11:30AM – 12:30PM

Box Lunch Pick-Up

11:30AM – 5:30PM

CCI Chemical Golf Tournament

11:30AM – 5:30PM

Optional Tours

7:00 – 9:30PM

NARA Tabletop Reception & Exhibit

Friday, October 27, 2023

7:00 – 8:30AM

Breakfast

8:00 – 8:45AM

NARA Audit and Budget Committee Meeting

8:45 – 9:15AM

NARA Convention Planning Committee Meeting

9:15 – 11:45AM

International Market Forum

12:00 – 2:00PM

NARA Board of Directors Lunch Meeting

1:00 – 4:00PM

Beach Party

6:00 – 10:00PM

Friday Night Dinner