Executive Symposium
Napa, California
Sunday - Tuesday, March 2 - 4, 2025
NAA’s 2025 Executive Symposium brings a transformational learning and networking experience to you and your executive team. What distinguishes the executive symposium from other events is the intimate retreat setting at a resort destination with a program designed to lead you through innovative ideas for your strategy, your leadership, and your future. The conversation isn’t just about what we’re all doing, but about what none of us are doing that we need to be thinking about doing.
Join us for three days of engaging discussion with guest experts and your executive peers – and ample time for marinating in new ideas while you explore what wine country has to offer!
Don’t delay, registration is limited to only 60 people...but you can bring a "plus-one" guest to join the social activities!
Who should invest in attending?
- Well-established auction business owners and executives who want to innovate like no one else in the profession
- Guests of symposium registrants who appreciate the auction profession and want to enjoy wine country resort experience
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Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice as sessions are further developed and confirmed. Please check back often for the most current information. All event times are PT and in person only.
| Sunday, Mar. 2 | What | Where | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Symposium Check-In & Happy Hour | Royal Oak | Registrants and Guests |
| Monday, Mar. 3 | What | Where | Who |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Come-and-Go Breakfast | The Terrace | Registrants and Guests |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Keynote: The 4 Disciplines of Execution Guest Speaker: Chris McChesney |
Vintner's Court | Registrants ONLY |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | The Terrace | Registrants and Guests |
| 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Retreat Time | On-Your-Own | Registrants and Guests |
| 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Nightcap Reception | Royal Oak | Registrants and Guests |
| Tuesday, Mar. 4 | What | Where | Who |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m | Come-and-Go Breakfast | The Terrace | Registrants and Guests |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Mastermind Discussion Moderators: Anthony Kaufman, CAI; Megan McCurdy Niedens, CAI, BAS |
Vintner's Court | Registrants ONLY |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Retreat Time | On-Your-Own | Registrants and Guests |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Load Busses | Market/Bakery | Registrants and Guests |
| 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Closing: Winery Tour & Dinner | Davis Estates | Registrants and Guests |
Pricing & Registration
Pricing & Registration
Only NAA members are eligible to register. In-person registration fees will increase after the January 6, 2025, early bird deadline.
| By Jan. 6 | After Jan. 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| NAA Member | $1975 | $2175 |
| Plus-One Guest | $975 | $1175 |
Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made in writing by 4 p.m. CT on January 6, 2025 to receive a full refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after January 6, 2025 will be entitled to a 50% refund of registration fees. No cancellations after 4 p.m. CT on February 17, 2025. Substitutions are encouraged.
Hotel & Airport
Hotel
Silverado Resort
1600 Atlas Peak Rd
Napa, CA 94558
The hotel is sold out Tuesday, March 4th, and has limited availability on Monday, March 3rd.
There are numerous hotels in downtown Napa and some bed and breakfast options, which are about a 10 minute drive from the Silverado Resort. There is a Marriott and an Embassy Suites in Napa that would be about a 15 minute drive from the resort.
Informatoin on the 10 closest hotels according to TripAdvisor can be found here.
Airport
Silverado Resort is 55 miles away from Oakland Airport, 61 miles away from the San Francisco International Airport, 70 miles away from the Sacramento International Airport, and 45 miles away from the Sonoma County Airport.Ground
Silverado Resort does NOT offer transportation to the town of Napa or area airports.
Rental cars are available at all airports. In addition, Silverado Resort works with a number of shuttle services and can assist guests with a reservation by calling their Concierge team at 707-257-5436 or 707-257-5439 or by emailing at silverado.concierge@silveradoresort.com.
Executive Symposium FAQs
2025 Executive Symposium FAQs
How do I register for the in-person symposium?
You can click here to register. If you have any questions regarding registration please email us at education@auctioneers.org or call 913-541-8084
If I register for the event and am unable to attend, can I get a refund? Will there be a cancellation fee? What is the deadline to cancel?
If you feel you need a refund, please contact education@auctioneers.org no later than 4 p.m. CT on January 6, 2025 to receive a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after January 6 will be entitled to a 50% refund of registration fees. Cancellations will not be available after 4 p.m. CT on February 17, 2025. Substitutions are encouraged.
Will I receive confirmation of my registration?
Yes. You should receive confirmation within three business days of registering.
May I register more than one "Guest" with me? What does the "Guest" get for their registration?
You may bring ONE guest with you by adding a Guest Registration ticket when you register yourself for the symposium. Guests are welcome to participate in everything except the education sessions on Monday and Tuesday. If you have any questions regarding Guest Registration please email us at education@auctioneers.org or call 913-541-8084.
Are there scholarships available for attendees?
The Executive Symposium is not eligible for scholarship application. Visit auctioneersfoundation.org for details and to apply for other scholarship eligible education events.
How do I book a hotel reservation?
Attendees may book a hotel reservation online or by calling the resort at 800-532-0500. The NAA rate is $289 (plus taxes & fees) for single/double occupancy rooms and guaranteed until February 4, 2025, or when the inventory of rooms is sold out, whichever comes first, and is based on availability at the time of booking. A valid credit card and an advanced deposit rate equal to one night's lodging rate (plus tax) is required for each hotel reservation. Reservations can be cancelled penalty free, within 24 hours of booking date/time, unless the reservation is made within 72 hours prior to check-in. No shows or guests who cancel a portion of their reservation within seven (7) days of arrival will be charged the full length of stay.
For additional details and assistance, call NAA at 913-541-8084 or email us at education@auctioneers.org.
Executive Symposium Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors!
Grand Reserve Sponsor:
Estate Sponsor:
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Executive Symposium Task Force
Ailie Byers, CAI, AMM, BAS
Sara Rose Bytnar, CAI, AARE, AMM, BAS
John Schultz, AMM
Cammy Theurer McComb, CAI, AMM
Jason Winter, CAI, AARE, AMM, CES