120th Annual Convention Schedule of Events

Sunday, June 1

• 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Setup

• 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Exhibitor Move in

• 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Registration Open

• 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - CFDA Business Meeting with Legislative & CFB Update

• 5:30 PM -7:00 PM -  Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

• 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM -  Special Event - The Tech Interactive - Embracing the Future 

Monday, June 2

• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Open

• 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Coffee & Connect - An Introduction to CFDA 

• 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

• 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM - Opening Remarks - Jasmine Berrios, Convention Chair

• 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM - Lori Bolton: Opening Keynote: First Steps Interactive Workshop: Developing a Plan for Driving Customer Experience 

• 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch in Exhibit Hall

• 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - John Mason, Esq.: Navigating the Minefield of Health & Safety Code Section 7100

• 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Afternoon Break

• 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM - Panel: The Past and The Future of the Funeral Profession in California  

• 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Reception

• 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM - President's Banquet & Reception - Honoring the Past 

Tuesday, June 3

• 9:00 AM - Noon - Registration Open 

• 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 

• 10:15 AM -10:30 AM - Flag Folding Demonstration in Exhibit Hall

• 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM - Exhibit Teardown 

• 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Past President's Brunch (Invitation Only)

• 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Darren Crouch: Green Light on Green Funerals

• 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Morning Break 

• 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM - Amanda King: Closing Keynote: The Anatomy of Feature Building 

• 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Afternoon Break 

• 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Service of Remembrance & Honor Guard Presentation

•  2:00 PM - Convention Concludes