Courtesy of NDC, Inc.
Celebrating Innovation, Insight, and Community in Nashville.
The NDC Exhibition 2025, held May 12–14 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Nashville, celebrated the Power of Partnerships – a theme that resonated throughout three days of meaningful connections, shared strategies, and collaborative growth. The event brought together leaders from across the healthcare supply chain to strengthen relationships, explore new opportunities, and align on how to drive greater impact together. With a dynamic mix of strategic content, hands-on training, and immersive networking, the conference reinforced NDC’s continued commitment to building stronger partnerships across the supply chain.
The week kicked off with the festive Lu-WOW Opening Reception, setting the tone for a vibrant and energizing event. It was all fun at the Wheelers vs. Dealers duck races on the pool deck during the reception. The NDC distributor team gave it their all but couldn’t match the heat from the supplier squad – powered by sponsors B. Braun Medical and GOJO Industries.
Evenings were brought to life at the Tap House and Listening Lounge, where attendees gathered to unwind, enjoy live music, and continue conversations sparked throughout the day.
A strategic look forward
The Opening General Session featured Jack Stevens, NDC’s President and CEO, who shared insights into the company’s direction and efforts to strengthen partnerships within the healthcare supply chain, sponsored by Molnlycke Health Care.
“The NDC Power of Partnerships Conference was a celebration of the strength and success of our distributor and manufacturer partners,” Stevens shared. “It was an inspiring reflection of what we can achieve together – and a clear expression of our mission to fuel growth and efficiency across the healthcare supply chain.”
Pamela Barnum, a former undercover police officer and federal prosecutor, delivered an impactful keynote “Lead with Confidence”, sponsored by Smith & Nephew and Midmark Corporation. Drawing from her 20 years in criminal justice, she emphasized that building trust hinges not only on what is said, but how it’s said – a timely and valuable message for leaders navigating today’s healthcare challenges.
Highlights
From Manufacturer Hall meetings and walk-ups to immersive Product Training Sales Rotations, attendees engaged directly with supplier partners to deepen product knowledge and explore growth opportunities. These hands-on sessions enabled teams to sharpen their sales approach while staying up to date on product innovations.
This year also included a Physical Rehab Vendor Showcase, which highlighted innovation and solutions from key supplier partners in the rehabilitation space.
The Awards Luncheon celebrated outstanding achievements within the NDC community. This gathering underscored the excellence and commitment shared by our partners across the industry, sponsored by PDI. Congratulations to this year’s winners:
NDC Member of the Year
- Lynn Medical
NDC Distributor Fast Track Awards
- Mercy Supply Collaborative
- Westnet, Inc.
NDC Distributor Trendsetter Award
- Ford Medical Supplies
NuEdge Distributor of the Year
- Circle A Medical
NuEdge Supplier of the Year
- Medegen Medical Products
NDC Outstanding Performance Supplier Awards
- Medegen Medical Products
- B. Braun Medical
- Gebauer Company
- Solventum
Marketing Excellence Award
- Dukal Corporation
Marketing Omni-Channel Award
- B. Braun Medical
“Big Kahuna” winners
- Maury Goldstein from Advantage Medical Supply
- Israel Cywiak from 4MD Medical Solutions
Physical Rehab Manufacturer of the Year
- Matrix Fitness
Physical Rehab Member of the Year
- Superior Medical Equipment
Fresh perspectives and interactive learning
- New to this year’s agenda were two standout workshops designed to inspire and inform:
- Confidence Through Comedy with Lisa Sundstedt offered attendees a creative way to build presence and clarity in communication.
- Entrepreneur’s Master Class: Little “Music City,” Big Dreams featured a powerful conversation with Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp, and Sean Lyons, local restaurateur and entrepreneur. Their stories of risk, growth, and success offered valuable takeaways for businesses of all sizes.
A Nashville Finale
With a signature cowbell welcome, the conference closed in style at Justin Timberlake’s Twelve Thirty Club. This venue, with its vibrant energy and sophisticated flair, provided the perfect backdrop for one final evening of networking and celebration.
“We always value our time at the Annual NDC Exhibition. For the past 15 years we have leveraged the opportunity to reward our top sales representatives by attending and getting a strategic view of our industry. A highlight of our Annual Business Plan for the sales team is finding out how to “WIN” a trip to the show! Thank you NDC for providing a track to educate our sales reps.
Attending the NDC show is always a highlight for me. I love meeting with manufacturers and strategizing on new ways to grow sales – every year I come back with actionable ideas. Jack Stephens’ talk was especially impactful this year, and it’s clear NDC is continuing to invest in resources that help independent distributors thrive. Connecting with other distributors also brings valuable perspective and reassurance that the challenges we face are shared across the industry” – Brandon Fagnani, Director of Business Development at Lynn Medical
“Attending the NDC show this year was an inspiring and energizing experience. I had the opportunity to learn how other distributors like us are navigating the ongoing challenges around tariffs, which sparked some valuable ideas and conversations. The event was a great mix of innovation, networking, and practical takeaways for our business.” – Glenn Espiritu, Vice President, Medical/Surgical Division at Neil Medical
“The NDC convention never disappoints regardless of what space you operate in. It gives everyone a chance to reconnect and share information critical to everyone’s ultimate mission, patient and customer care. Lastly, when the meetings are over and things are winding down, NDC knows how to throw and party and show appreciation to their membership.” – Steve Rogers, President & CEO at Shared Service Systems Inc.
“We find tremendous value in attending the NDC conference, as it has evolved to be the preeminent venue for manufacturer relationship building. There is incredible energy in the manufacturer hall, which leads to increased business opportunities. Highly recommended!” – Doriah Zaret, CEO at Ford Medical, LLC
NDC Exhibition 2025 was a powerful reminder of the impact of community, connection, and shared purpose in advancing independent healthcare distribution. With a focus on innovation, learning, and collaboration, attendees left with renewed energy and actionable strategies to carry forward.
Save the Dates
We’re already looking ahead to next year! Mark your calendars – NDC Exhibition 2026 will return to the Grand Hyatt Nashville, April 6-8, 2026.