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Program Details

YFP Book Club
Wednesday, June 17 / 3:15 - 4:15 PM
House Meeting Room

Join YFP with an in-person book club meeting! This event is in conjunction with the Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. 

The book we're reading is The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma. This inspiring tale of personal transformation and growth proves a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy.  Read more about the book here. We hope you'll join us in Indy for a great discussion!

Welcome Reception
Wednesday, June 17 / 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Grand 4 Ballroom

Kick things off at the Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening! Enjoy drinks and appetizers while catching up with industry friends and making new connections.

After the reception, take advantage of the evening to explore Indy or dine at one of the many great local restaurants. Not sure what to do or where to go? Check out the Visit Indy page for some inspiration!

Executive Sales Planning Sessions® (ESPS)
Thursday, June 18 / 8:30 - 11:30 AM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday, June 19 / 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Grand 5 Ballroom

During the Executive Sales Planning Sessions (ESPS®), you’ll have the opportunity to schedule up to 18 one-on-one business meetings with the partners who are most important to your business strategy. Designed to facilitate executive-level interchange between trading partners, ESPS gives you the greatest amount of visibility and provides scheduling flexibility with the most companies in a single location.  Visit the ESPS web page for detailed information.

Fastener Professional of the Year Award
Thursday, June 18 / 12:00 PM
Grand 4 Ballroom

The Fastener Professional of the Year award was created by NFDA to honor individuals and companies that make a substantial positive impact on people’s lives. The award recognizes:

  • Individuals from a fastener distributor or supplier company who make exceptional contributions to their companies and to the industry
  • Partners or consultants who demonstrate exemplary support of the fastener industry

The Four Pillars of Negotiation: A Framework for Influence
Keynote Speaker: Scott Tillema
Thursday, June 18 / 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Grand 4 Ballroom

Scott Tillema is a nationally recognized FBI-trained hostage negotiator, SWAT crisis negotiator, and senior law enforcement leader with over 20 years of experience in high-stakes communication. Known for his calm authority and precision under pressure, Scott has become a trusted voice on how people communicate, make decisions, and lead when the stakes are highest.

In his keynote, Scott reveals the essential four-pillar framework he’s used in high-stakes negotiations, from SWAT incidents to business deals. This session demystifies negotiation, giving leaders and teams a clear, actionable roadmap for influencing outcomes, resolving conflict, and building lasting agreements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the four pillars that drive successful negotiations
  • Prepare for and approach negotiations with clarity and purpose
  • Use empathy and listening to uncover what really matters
  • Navigate obstacles and deadlocks with confidence
  • Achieve agreements that stand the test of time.

Scott holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral science and an advanced degree in forensic psychology and completed advanced negotiation training at Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation. He later returned to speak and teach at Harvard events. Scott rose through the ranks to become a lead negotiator on one of the country’s largest SWAT teams, where he navigated life-and-death scenarios that shaped his deep understanding of human behavior.

His expertise in emotional intelligence, decision-making, and conflict resolution has been trusted by Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, government agencies, and top professional associations. His TEDx talk on negotiation has surpassed 1 million views, and his insights have been featured in Newsweek and on the Power of Connection podcast by Perkins Coie.

Scott is widely recognized for his lived experience in high-stakes negotiation, applying what he knows when it matters most. His work continues to shape how communication is taught, practiced, and applied in environments where trust, clarity, and connection are critical.