Social Events

Connect with industry peers in an atmosphere designed for genuine connections at Demolition Phoenix. From the energetic Welcome Reception to the prestigious Annual Awards Banquet, every moment of the NDA Annual Convention & Expo blends professional networking with natural, enjoyable interactions that build lasting relationships. 

Thursday, February 5

First Time Attendee & New Member Meet & Greet (Invite Only) - Expo Hall, Destination NDA
6 - 6:30 p.m.

First time at NDA’s Annual Convention? New NDA member this year? Meet fellow newcomers and learn how to make the most of your time in Phoenix with a quick gathering and networking opportunity in the Expo. 

Expo Hall Opening Reception*
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Continue your networking with peers in our official kick off reception to celebrate Demolition Phoenix. Located in the Expo Hall, enjoy drinks and light food among exhibitors.  

 

Friday, February 6

Hammer Time Happy Hour* - Expo Hall
3 - 4 p.m.

Join us in the Expo for Hammer Time Happy Hour, a unique opportunity to get a taste of Phoenix with your fellow convention attendees. 

 

NDA Cornhole Tournment - All Rounds - Expo Hall, Destination NDA
3 - 4:30 p.m.

The ever-popular NDA Cornhole Tournament, with proceeds benefiting NDA’s Scholarship Program, returns to Demolition Phoenix. Team up and compete for a chance to join a long line of cornhole champions. 

 

NDA's Desert Nights & Neon Lights - The Duce, 525 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Join us for NDA's Evening Party at the Duce, in a former prohibition-era warehouse in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Experience an unforgettable Friday night of networking, music, and celebration with fellow demolition professionals.

 

Saturday, February 7

Annual NDA Awards Banquet* - Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom
6 - 9 p.m.

Wrap your Demolition Phoenix time at the Annual NDA Awards Banquet where we honor excellence in demolition, induct new hall of fame members, celebrate the association and its accomplishments.

Emcee: David Wilk

David Wilk is a Founding Member of the Four Day Weekend Comedy Theaters. 

In addition to having performed more than 7,500 live shows, Dave also travels nationally and internationally emceeing and keynote speaking for corporate clients.  His client list reads like a “who’s who” of the Fortune 500. Dave and his Four Day Weekend colleagues are authors of the book Happy Accidents, the Transformative Power of Yes, And at Work and In Life, which became a National Bestseller in its first week. He is an Entrepreneur in Residence at TCU's Neely School of Business sharing their "Yes, And" philosophy and how it applies to business. Dave, was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship from NACCE, The National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship.  

 

*Event is included in the full convention registration. For all other registration types, please see the registration page for more information.


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