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.
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PMG Keynote Address, Monday April 28 – In the 250th Anniversary Year of the United States Postal Service, America’s Acting Postmaster General, Doug Tulino will give the 2025 National Postal Forum a rousing start as he expounds on the arc of progress in implementing the Postal Service’s 10-year transformation and modernization plan. The Delivering for America plan has changed and improved nearly every operation and business strategy of the PostalService since implementation began four years ago. Investment to significantly upgrade much of the vast Postal Service infrastructure, aggressive implementation of reorganized and reoriented operational models, a faster pace of change, a higher level of competitiveness, and expanded capabilities and efficiencies are all resulting in a Postal Service more responsive to the markets and industries it serves. Join this engaging keynote to better understand how one of the largest organizational transformations in the nation is now benefiting partners in the shipping and mailing supply chain, supportingAmerican commerce, and better serving the American public.
Attendees will have unique opportunities to learn directly from USPS executives on wide ranging topics as part of the USPS Leadership Insight Sessions. These sessions are designed to provide high-level perspectives and strategic guidance on the most pressing issues, innovations and developments shaping the mailing and shipping industry. From enhancing public service responsiveness to rebuilding infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, these sessions offer a comprehensive view of USPS planning, progress, and strategic goals.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with USPS leaders, gain actionable insights, and Lead Forward in 2025.
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 Postal Customer Council Reception
8:00 AM - 9:00 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 PM - 11:00 PM NPF's Got Talent
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Period 11 Workshops
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Period 12 Workshops
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
Rock, Country, and Classics—Mailing and Shipping Professionals Take the Stage!
NPF 2025 is your gateway to cutting-edge education designed to help you Lead Forward in the evolving mailing and shipping industry. Our expertly curated educational tracks provide innovative strategies, best practices, and cost-effective solutions to enhance efficiency and drive success. Developed in collaboration with USPS and industry experts, these tracks will equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the future with confidence.
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
Explore over 150 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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