Monday, January 22, 2024
7:00am – 5:00pm
Registration Hours
8:00am – 12:00pm
Budget and Forecast for Success Next Year, A Hands On Budget Building Session
8:00am – 5:00pm
Gate Automation Designer School (GADS) Gate Automation Designer School (GADS)
Due to the complexity of gate automation systems, this school focuses on the importance of the design and layout of a project. The course outlines the UL and ASTM standards that our industry is required to adhere to. This course has been designed for sales staff, operations and project managers, and anyone dedicated to the design and configuration of an automated gate system.
Separate registration required.
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Seven Strategies For The Fence Contractor
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7:00am – 8:00pm
Registration Hours
8:00am – 9:00am
Business Track - Empowering Perimeter Security: Insights from Billy Pullen's 25+ Years of Experience
Business Track - Protecting Yourself in the World of Commercial Bidding and Estimating
Install Track - Introduction to the Career Pathways; How Education & Certification Can Advance Any Career
Leadership Track - Everything You Need To Know About Loops
Leadership Track - The Digital Success Blueprint for Fence Companies
Sales Track - How To Use AI To Supercharge Your Contracting Business
8:00am – 12:00pm
Gate Automation Designer School (GADS) Continues
Leadership Academy Continues
9:15am – 10:45am
Business Track - Budget Development & Forecasting
Install Track - Reducing Utility Damages During Fencing with Improved Use of 811
Install Track - Sections, Screw Feet
Leadership Track - Win The Talent Wars: The Changing Nature of Leadership in A Volatile and Uncertain Time
Sales Track - Hyperlocal SEO - Lead Generation, Call Capturing & Job Sales
Sales Track - Your 2024 Internet Marketing Plan: How To Maximize Your Lead Flow
11:00am – 12:00pm
Business Track - Insurance 101 - Real Life Examples
Install Track - A Study of US Crash Standards
Install Track - No-Dig 101
Install Track - Staining Your Way to Maximum Profits
Leadership Track - Who, Not What - How to Hire A Players Using the A Method
Sales Track - Fencing The Future: AI's Transformative Power
1:15pm – 2:45pm
Business Track - Buying and Selling a Fence Business - A Lesson in Succession Planning
Business Track - Growing Your Install Business by Utilizing Monthly Payment Financing
Business Track - Operations Workflow Procedures to Enhance Efficiency and Profitability
Business Track - People, Process, and Technology - A Solid Foundation for Growth
Leadership Track - The Fencing Industries Veteran Initiative Program (The Fence Industries VIP)
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Business Track - Growing Your Business: From Pickup Truck to Brick & Mortar & Beyond
Business Track - The Ultimate Social Media Strategy for Fence Companies
Install Track - Emergency Access - Increasing Public Safety While Increasing Revenue
Leadership Track - Introduction to the Hummingbird Alliance & the Mission of Gate Safety
Leadership Track - Veterans in Fencing - Finding, Recruiting and Workforce Development
Sales Track - Conquered The STAR Method? What's Next...
4:15pm – 5:15pm
Business Track - 80/20 for Business & 80/20 for Life; the Math Behind how to Deploy Limited Resources to the Best Opportunities
Business Track - The Legislative Digest - Live! How Government Affairs Affects You Locally
Install Track - Smart Video Intercoms & Access Control - New Features And Connectivity Methods
Sales Track - Exploring Contracts and Amendments
Sales Track - Optimizing Residential Fence Consultations: Enhancing Efficiency And Customer Satisfaction With Site Plans
Sales Track - Passing the Torch: Next Gen Leadership
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Opening Pickets & Picks Party
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
7:00am – 5:00pm
Registration Hours
8:00am – 9:00am
AFA Annual Membership Meeting
Business Track - 0.04 Leadership & Culture Outlooks & Objectives
Business Track - Control Freak - How EOS Changed My Business
Business Track - Interested in Increased Profits? Leverage the AFA's Collective Buying Power!
Install Track - Working With Meters
Sales Track - Value Selling your Fence Products for the Greatest Possible Profits
9:00am – 10:00am
GADS Review Session
9:15am – 10:45am
A Guide to Job Optimization, Design Accuracy, and Customer Satisfaction: How to Increase Profitability on Commercial, Residential, and High-Security Projects
Business Track - Collecting Your Money Once the Job is Complete!
Business Track - INSPECT what you EXPECT! How are you tracking your KPI's?
Install Track - Introduction to ASTM Standards & Their Application
Leadership Track - Culture is King! Change Your Culture, Set A Standard And Lead By Example
Sales Track - Fundamentals Of Selling To Engage Today's Sales Person With Today's Customer
11:00am – 12:30pm
Keynote Presentation & Reception
12:30pm – 12:45pm
Show Floor Ribbon Cutting
12:45pm – 5:00pm
Show Floor Hours
1:00pm – 3:00pm
COM, CGAD, CGAT Certification Exams
1:00pm – 5:00pm
CFC Certification Exam
1:15pm – 1:45pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by Perimeter Security Solutions
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit booth 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20-minutes long and is sure to provide you with some great information!
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by Ameristar Perimeter Security, USA
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit boot 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20 minutes long and is sure to provide you with essential information!
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by CellGate
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit boot 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20 minutes long and is sure to provide you with essential information!
3:15pm – 3:45pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by Wallace Perimeter Security
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit boot 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20 minutes long and is sure to provide you with essential information!
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by Nice HySecurity
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit boot 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20 minutes long and is sure to provide you with essential information!
Thursday, January 25, 2024
7:00am – 5:00pm
Registration Hours
8:00am – 9:00am
Kahoot! Gate Systems Installer Quiz Show
9:00am – 11:00am
Awards Brunch
11:00am – 5:00pm
Show Floor Hours
1:00pm – 3:00pm
COM, CGAD, CGAT Certification Exams
1:00pm – 5:00pm
CFC Certification Exam
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by Ameristar Perimeter Security, USA
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit boot 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20 minutes long and is sure to provide you with essential information!
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by CellGate
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit boot 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20 minutes long and is sure to provide you with essential information!
3:15pm – 3:45pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by Wallace Perimeter Security
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit boot 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20 minutes long and is sure to provide you with essential information!
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601 sponsored by Nice HySecurity
Perimeter Security Pavilion Session, Booth 601
The Perimeter Security Pavilion is a new area on the show floor that is specifically focused on promoting high-end perimeter security. Visit boot 601 on the show floor to see presentations on the latest technology and offerings in the perimeter security field. Each session is 20 minutes long and is sure to provide you with essential information!
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Women in Fence Panel Session
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Special Interest Group Sip & Seminar
Friday, January 26, 2024
7:00am – 1:00pm
Registration Hours
10:00am – 1:00pm
Show Floor Hours
