Mark your calendars for GAWDA’s 2021 Annual Convention
at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO from October 6-9, 2021.
Get ready to join us in-person for engaging business sessions and speakers, networking events, and the contact booth program! Check out our tentative agenda:
DATE/TIME MEETING
Tuesday, October 5th
12:00 – 6:00 pm Early Badge Pick Up
Wednesday, October 6th
7:00 am – 6:00 pm Convention Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 am Executive Committee Meeting
9:00 am – 11:00 am Board Meeting Part 1
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Strategic Planning Meeting with Committee Chairs
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Committee Meetings
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Board Meeting Part 2
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 3-TWO-1 Reception
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm President’s Welcome Reception
7:30 pm Industry Hospitalities
Thursday, October 7th
7:00 am – 1:00 pm Convention Registration
7:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Opening General Business Session
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Past President’s Luncheon
12:30 pm – 3:30pm Women of Gases and Welding Event
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Move – In
1:00 pm Industry Hospitalities
Friday, October 8th
6:00 am – 8:00 am Exhibitor Move – In
7:00 am – 1:00 pm Convention Registration
7:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Contact Booth Program
10:30 am – 12:30 pm Spouse and Family Brunch*
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Young Professionals Event
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Industry Hospitalities
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm President’s Farewell Gala**
Saturday, October 9th
7:00 am – 12:00 pm Convention Registration
7:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Closing General Business Session
* NEW event
** Schedule change from prior years – moved a day earlier