Monday, January 22, 2024
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 – 5:00pm
Registration Hours
8:00am – 9:00am
Install 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
8:00am – 5:15pm
Education Sessions
9:15am – 10:45am
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
Install Track - Introduction To Crash Ratings & Perimeter Security
Install Track - Reducing Utility Damages During Fencing With Improved Use of 811
Sales Track - Fencing The Future: AI's Transformative Power
Sales Track - The Origami of Gate Design: Season Three - Go Big Or Go Home
11:00am – 3:00pm
Missions Day
1:15pm – 2:45pm
Install Track - Intro to ASTM
Leadership Track - Leadership Skills & A Culture Based Mindset
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Install Track - Emergency Access - Increasing Public Safety While Increasing Revenue
Install Track - The Benefits Of Stained Wood Fencing
Leadership Track - Hummingbird Alliance
Sales Track - Conquered The Star Method? What's Next...
4:15pm – 5:00pm
Leadership Track - Culture & Leadership in the World of Sales
4:15pm – 5:15pm
Install Track - Smart Video Intercoms & Access Control - New Features And Connectivity Methods
Sales Track - Learn How To Protect Yourself In The World Of Commercial Bidding And Estimating
Sales Track - Optimizing Residential Fence Consultations: Enhancing Efficiency And Customer Satisfaction With Site Plans
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
Install Track - Working With Meters
Sales Track - Bigfoot, Aliens And The Myth Of Automatic Pedestrian Gates Season Two - Confirmed Sightings!
9:15am – 10:45am
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
State of the Industry Panel
11:00am – 12:30pm
Keynote Speaker & 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
Thursday, January 25, 2024
7:00am – 5:00pm
Registration Hours
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
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
