Pioneering the Future: Innovative Data Technology Solutions – Data and Technology continue to drive informed business decisions. This track will focus on the latest data tools at your disposal to drive better visibility, on-time performance, and customer satisfaction. We’ll explore the latest technology trends and discuss how to effectively implement them into your shipping or mailing operation.
Leadership Strategies for Professional Enrichment – There is direct correlation between great leadership and high performing organizations but to become an extraordinary leader, you need to practice. This track focuses on your personal development including how to take the lead and get others to follow you, the importance of diversity on your team, understanding the framework for leadership and much more. You’ll walk away with new skills to advance your career.
Growing the Mail Through Innovation – If you want to learn about the latest incentives and promotions from the Postal Service, then this track is for you. Mail is still a vital component of any omnichannel campaign, and this track will show you how to utilize mail creatively and effectively to maximize your marketing spend. We’ll look toward the future and explore how mail will evolve and change to suit customers habits.
Operations Efficiency From Mailing Preparation to Delivery – Preparation is the key to success. Before a customer receives a showstopping mailpiece or a perfectly prepared package, there is a lot of planning that goes on behind the scenes to create THE mail/package moment. This track will focus on best practices for mail/package preparation and entry standards. We’ll cover the programs and applications available to you to ensure your mailpiece or package makes it to its final destination in the most cost-effective way.
Designing Shipping Solutions for a Competitive Edge – This track specializes in shipping business solutions to drive long-term growth. A focus will be on USPS Ground Advantage, a game changer ground product for fast and reliable delivery. You will hear the latest trends in the industry and learn why the market is still experiencing rapid growth with ever-changing customer needs.
Supplier Connections: Supply Chain and Transportation Strategies for Success – This new NPF track designed specifically for current and potential suppliers, provides companies the most current information on commodity specific business practices and contracting opportunities for working with the USPS. Suppliers can select from a series of specialized workshops and interactive sessions with Supply Management, Transportation Strategy, and Fleet Management and Facilities leadership. Suppliers will hear about comprehensive changes and new strategies needed to improve their company’s competitive position and meet USPS supply chain needs.
Join us next year in Nashville, TN, from April 27-30, at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center, as we embrace the theme "Leading Forward." The National Postal Forum is not just an event but a movement towards innovation and excellence in the mailing and shipping delivery supply chain. "Leading Forward" promises to elevate your performance and deliver insights that propel your business to greater levels of efficiency and strategic prowess.
In partnership with the United States Postal Service, NPF provides a dynamic forum where education, networking, and growth converge. With direct access to USPS executive leadership, attendees will gain exclusive insights that can define the future of their delivery supply chain. More than 120 educational workshops and sessions await, each designed to advance your knowledge and refine your mailing and shipping strategies under the banner of Leading Forward.
Stay tuned for more information about next year’s event, which will be posted here throughout the next several months. For the latest NPF updates, opt-in to receive our emails!
At the heart of NPF 2025, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will share progress and the transformative strategies under the Delivering for America® plan. Prepare to be inspired by the vision for a future-ready USPS, as you learn first-hand about innovative projects that are reshaping how America mails and ships. It's not just a session; it’s where the future of mailing and shipping meets a roadmap for success.
Dive deeper with exclusive USPS Leadership Insight Sessions. Each 2025 session will be crafted to provide strategic insights and actionable knowledge, aligning with our theme "Leading Forward." Explore a variety of topics from financial sustainability to technological advances, and engage in discussions that will empower your decisions and position you at the forefront of the industry.
We are busy curating content for the 2025 sessions. For an example of what you can expect, click the buttons below and review last year's successful sessions.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Period 1 Workshops
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Period 2 Workshops and Orientation Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Period 3 Workshops
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM NPF Welcome Reception
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PMG General Session
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Exclusive Exhibit Hall Time
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Period 4 Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM Period 5 Workshops
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Period 6 Workshops
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Networking in Exhibit Hall
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Period 7 Workshops
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PCC Reception
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM USPS General Session
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Exclusive Exhibit Hall Time
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Period 8 Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Period 9 Workshops
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Period 10 Workshops
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Reception
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Period 11 Workshops
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Period 12 Workshops
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM PMG Town Hall Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Period 13 Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM NPF Partnership Recognition Luncheon
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Period 14 Workshops
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Period 15 Workshops
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Closing Event
Show off your musical talent in Nashville, TN at NPF 2025!
At NPF 2025, attendees will gain exclusive access to transformative educational content that embodies our theme, "LeadingForward." We are currently curating a series of educational content for tracks designed to propel mailing and shipping professionals toward new heights of success and operational efficiency. These tracks will be tailored to offer innovative best practices and cost-effective solutions, equipping you to navigate the future with confidence and strategic insight. Here’s a preview of the dynamic tracks we are developing for NPF 2025:
Driving Mail Growth with Cutting-edge Innovations
Shipping Solutions for a Greater Advantage
Data, Technology, and Visibility for Tomorrow’s Competitive Advantage
Professional Growth through Strategic Leadership
Operational Excellence from Mail Setup to Delivery
We will be updating this site as we finalize our 2025 educational program. For examples of what you can expect, please click through the buttons below and reference what NPF 2024 delivered.
Explore over 100 top industry companies serving the mailing and shipping industry. Discover expert services and state-of-the-art products ranging from automation support to web print and more. Take advantage of the largest mailing and shipping trade show event and find the solutions that will work for you.
This is your opportunity to explore technology and engage with USPS leaders in their premier exhibit booth. This booth has been recognized as one of the favorite exhibits at the CES conference! Discover all that the USPS has to offer to help you grow your business.
Meet postal representatives offering insights on mailing and shipping with the USPS. Bring a sample mailpiece and a Mailpiece Design Analyst will provide technical assistance to ensure your mailpieces meet discount eligibility requirements. Make an appointment, or simply stop by and meet with a postal advisor.
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