Madison, Wis. – National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is proud to return as the Medallion sponsor of the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association International Convention & Expo in Chicago. The convention, held Oct.26-29, brings deathcare professionals from all over the world together for four days of sessions, keynotes, seminars, special events and more. Find the agenda here.
Before the conference kicks off, NGL’s Cameron Black, Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development, will lend his years of expertise as a panelist during the Future of Deathcare Summit’s “Using New Technology to ComplementHuman-Centric Experiences” session. The summit is one day only, held in the McCormick Place Convention Center.
On Oct. 26, we celebrate women in deathcare at the annual ReConnect event, held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. CT in the Fairmont Hotel, sponsored by NGL. Conference attendees are welcome to join for an hour of celebrating accomplishments and exciting giveaways. We’ll also honor 2025 Inspiration Award winner Katey Houston of Return Home. An RSVP is required — email Lauren Karlik at lkarlik@nfda.org.
“NGL is thrilled to host this premier event that offers a powerful investment in both personal and professional growth," said Jennifer Kaset, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at NGL. "We believe in creating a space for learning, connecting and inspiring women who are navigating common experiences, and shaping meaningful impact in the death care profession."
Also on Oct. 26, NGL is a sponsor of NFDA’s Golf Classic benefiting the Funeral Service Foundation at Top Golf Chicago.
The convention officially kicks off on Monday, Oct. 27, with NGL-sponsored keynote speaker Felipe Gomez. With more than 25 years of entrepreneurial and senior management experience, Felipe has developed a solid narrative and portfolio of products and services that give leaders, teams and organizations reliable and proven tools to reach extraordinary performance. Plus, there’s piano music and audience interaction!
After his keynote, Felipe will join NGL at Booth #1639 to sign complimentary copies of his book “Attitude-E: The Method for Being Entrepreneurial and Fulfilling your Dreams” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. CT, or until supplies last.
Monday through Wednesday, you’ll find members of the NGL team at our special installation right outside the exhibit hall tip-tapping on a giant floor piano. Come play a tune to help us raise money for the Funeral Service Foundation, which provides meaningful, impactful resources and programs to funeral professionals and grieving communities.
Members from our preneed sales, senior leadership, marketing and operations teams are looking forward to attending one of the funeral profession’s largest conferences.