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NFDA Leadership Conference 2026

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📅 2 August 2026 📍 Omni Louisville Hotel, Louisville, US ↗ 🏢 National Funeral Directors Association

The NFDA Leadership Conference brings together funeral service professionals for educational sessions, professional development, and networking to enhance leadership skills in the funeral industry.

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Venue

Omni Louisville Hotel

Hotel venue · 6,503 m² · 1 halls · ~2,000 people

A luxury hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, featuring over 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. It includes a ballroom, exhibition space, and multiple meeting rooms, catering to conventions and large events.

📍 400 S 2nd St, 40202 Louisville, US

Operated by Omni Hotels & Resorts

9 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

National Funeral Directors Association

Nonprofit · Brookfield, United States · Founded 1882

The world's leading association representing funeral service professionals, providing education, advocacy, and resources.

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Why people attend

To gain leadership skills, network with peers, and discuss trends in funeral service management.

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Speakers

72 speakers at NFDA Leadership Conference

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Laura Sear

Director of Education · National Funeral Director's Association

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Emily Howard

Executive Director · Economic Forum

"Escaping perfectionism"

Bio

Emily is a consultant and Executive Director of Economic Forum, an association of influential leaders committed to elevating the economic vitality of Albuquerque. She also wears the hat of being a wife, mother and dedicated friend.

personal developmentmental well-beingovercoming perfectionism
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"Real Talk: Self-Care, Relationships and Growth"

self-carepersonal growthrelationships
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Kahlen Knapik

Vice President, AIC funeral director and embalmer · National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation (NMS)

"Guest lecture on the funeral service industry"

Bio

NMS vice president and AIC funeral director and embalmer who spoke to students about the importance of the funeral service industry and the grieving process.

funeral service industrygrief psychologyfuneral traditions
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Mallory Berwald

Business development and shipping specialist · National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation (NMS)

"Guest lecture on the funeral service industry"

Bio

NMS business development and shipping specialist who spoke to students about the funeral service industry.

funeral service industrygrief psychologyfuneral traditions
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"Real Talk: Self-Care, Relationships and Growth"

self-carepersonal growthrelationships
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"Recharge, Reconnect, and Revitalize with Be You Disco"

wellnessstress managementmindfulness
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Christine Pepper

CEO · NFDA

"A Fresh Look at the Funeral Consumer (And Why Gen Z Might Be Your Biggest Fans!)"

Bio

NFDA CEO presenting new research and key takeaways about how the funeral profession can adapt as younger generations become the funeral planning decision makers.

funeral consumer trendsgenerational differencesfuneral service adaptation
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Amy Herman

author, lawyer and art historian

"Visual Intelligence and the Art of Perception"

Bio

Author, lawyer and art historian who helps professionals sharpen observations, uncover hidden biases and enhance communication skills using art.

visual intelligencecritical inquiryleadership skills
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Jason Arday

professor · University of Cambridge

"You Can’t Start a Fire Without a Spark: Finding Hope and Inspiration"

Bio

Social commentator, presenter and public speaker who overcame early-life challenges to become a professor at the University of Cambridge.

resiliencemotivationpersonal inspiration
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storytellingcommunication

Also speaking at NAMA Nexus, Executive Leadership eSchool, Business Lending Certification School

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Mark Schulman

musician

drummingattitude
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Gabe Schauf

Host · NFDA

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leadershipresilience
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Dennis Yu

CEO

artificial intelligencefuture trends
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Vanessa Misoon

Workshop Presenter

funeral services

+ 56 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is NFDA Leadership Conference?+
NFDA Leadership Conference takes place on 2 August 2026.
Where is NFDA Leadership Conference held?+
NFDA Leadership Conference is held at Omni Louisville Hotel, Louisville, US.
Who organises NFDA Leadership Conference?+
NFDA Leadership Conference is organised by National Funeral Directors Association.

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