Annual Forum
About
The Forum brings together over 200 home delivery professionals specializing in appliance, furniture and large item residential delivery and installation.
The program features an information-packed agenda focusing on the trends and challenges impacting the home delivery industry. The format of facilitated panel discussions features industry leaders, subject matter experts and encourages the active engagement of your industry peers.
Location
The Four Seasons Hotel, St. Louis Missouri
Dates
July 19 - July 22, 2026
Foundation Silent Auction
NHDA hosted a silent auction at the 2025 Forum to support the NHDA Foundation. Take a peak at the amazing packages we had up for auction! If you have an item or experience to donate for 2026, please reach out to Heather Hall.
Pinnacle Award Honorees
Pinnacle Lifetime Achievement Award
Joe Llano, one of the founding members of the National Home Delivery Association and the leader of Spirit Logistics Network, is a true industry veteran. Joe has been a driving and influential force in the last‑mile delivery sector for many years and is widely respected for his leadership and vision.
Pinnacle Award for Industry Impact
Openforce has played a defining role in supporting independent contractors and the 3PLs that work with them. Over the past 25 years, the company has introduced technologies and processes that have empowered contractors and 3PLs to grow and succeed. Openforce has effectively built a new industry around contractor relations and support—an area of critical importance that has rapidly moved to the forefront.
Pinnacle Award Community Impact
TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) began its work by partnering with logistics companies to identify and combat human trafficking across the United States. Today, TAT has grown into the leading nonprofit organization fighting this devastating crime across multiple sectors, including logistics. TAT is also a longtime strategic partner of NHDA, and we are proud to recognize their continued impact.
2026 Forum Sponsors
