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Toggle Navigation Agenda Golf Teams Book Your Stay Gallery 2023 Gallery 2023 Past Events Gallery Sponsorship Why Attend Contact Register Bedding Conference 2023 (Home) mgair 2024-05-06T21:01:21-04:00 May 14-16, 2024 The Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa in Hilton Head, SC The Bedding Industry’s Premier Event Get ready for an exhilarating gathering this May at The Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa in Hilton Head, SC, as the Furniture Today Bedding Conference celebrates its 19th year! REGISTER TODAY BOOK YOUR STAY What’s better than Hilton Head in May? Summer is in the air. Beautifully warm temperatures and the lightest rainfall of the year make this month a dream to visit coastal South Carolina. BOOK YOUR STAY Why Attend? Join attendees in organizations that make up $6.3B in Retail Buying Power Join industry giants for a dynamic event packed with inspiring speakers, enlightening panel discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on the chance to gain cutting-edge strategies and insights for thriving in the ever-changing retail landscape. See you there for a milestone year of innovation and growth! Join 300+ decision-making executives in the Bedding Retail industry. Stay at the forefront of the latest industry trends with insights from retailers leading the industry. Daily Opportunities to Connect with 12+ Learning & Networking Events Learn More Experiences At Furniture Today’s Bedding Conference, you’ll experience a dynamic blend of leisure and learning, where every moment—from the golf course to the gameshow and beyond—is an opportunity to create connections and enrich your industry insight. Tee off with industry peers in our golf event, a perfect mix of sport and networking. Get ready for excitement in our gameshow—fun, laughter, and a dash of competition. Connect and collaborate in our networking sessions, where every handshake could lead to new opportunities. Golf Game Shows Networking Register today! View Full Gallery Book Your Stay Don’t miss out on the room block! Book your stay today. 1 Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Book Your Stay 2024 Keynote Speakers Captain Chris Cassidy NASA Astronaut, U.S. Navy SEAL, CEO and President of the National Medal of Honor Museum A decorated veteran of the sea, air, land, and outer space, Captain Chris Cassidy is among the leaders of an exclusive and distinguished group of accomplished military astronauts who have made an impact on and beyond this world. Recognized for his leadership and achievements as a United States Navy SEAL and a NASA astronaut, CAPT Cassidy’s various military deployments and spaceflight missions provided the catalysts for an action -packed career where he made the most of every opportunity presented to him, even in challenging and high -stakes environments. Read More × Captain Chris Cassidy A decorated veteran of the sea, air, land, and outer space, Captain Chris Cassidy is among the leaders of an exclusive and distinguished group of accomplished military astronauts who have made an impact on and beyond this world. Recognized for his leadership and achievements as a United States Navy SEAL and a NASA astronaut, CAPT Cassidy’s various military deployments and spaceflight missions provided the catalysts for an action -packed career where he made the most of every opportunity presented to him, even in challenging and high -stakes environments. CAPT Cassidy’s talks explore the habits of effective leaders and how they can motivate their teams to overcome the obstacles in front of them, foster a high-performing culture of trust, and thrive in clutch moments when everything is on the line. With a talent for storytelling and well-timed humor, he shares his inspiring journey from the U.S. Naval Academy to becoming NASA’s 15th Chief Astronaut — motivating audiences to develop a never-quit mindset to accomplish their goals, and help others along the way. CAPT Cassidy’s career began as a member of the U.S. Navy SEALs team where he spent 11 of his 28 years in the Navy — making two six-month deployments to Afghanistan and a further two deployments to the Mediterranean. During his tenure with the Navy SEALS, h e served in various leadership roles, including Executive Officer and Operations Officer of Special Boat Team Twenty and SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) platoon commander in Norfolk, Virginia, as well as SEAL platoon commander at SEAL Team THREE in Coronado, California. Deployed to Afghanistan just two weeks after the September 11 attacks, Cassidy also served as Ground Assault Force Commander for international and U.S.-only combat missions. A master of many trades while serving his country, CAPT Cassidy also amassed several hundred hours underwater as a navigator or mission commander of a two-man flooded submersible SDV which are launched from a full-sized submarine at sea. Making his way from Earth to the cosmos, CAPT Cassidy was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 2004. Assigned his first spaceflight in 2009 as a mission specialist aboard the STS-127, he became the 500th person in history to fly into space, as well as the second-ever SEAL. In subsequent flight experiences, CAPT Cassidy was assigned to Expedition 35 in 2013 as a flight engineer and Expedition 63 as Commander of the International Space Station in 2020. While at NASA, CAPT Cassidy accumulated 378 days in space, and 54 hours, 51 minutes of spacewalk time, placing him in an elite group of four U.S. crewmembers with 10 spacewalks. He was named NASA’s Chief Astronaut in 2015, a role in which he was responsible for flight assignments, mission preparation , and on-orbit support of U.S. crews, as well as organizing astronaut office support for future launch vehicles. He served in this position for two years before returning to normal flight status. In May 2021, three-time space veteran CAPT Cassidy announced his retirement from both NASA and the Navy, transitioning into his current role as CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum. He also serves on the board of directors for the JFK Library Foundation and the Navy SEAL Foundation, and as an advisor for New Vista Acquisition Corp. Among CAPT Cassidy’s awards and honors are the Bronze Star with combat V,” the Presidential Unit Citation for leading a nine-day operation at the Zharwar Kili cave complex on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border, a second Bronze Star for combat leadership during Operation Enduring Freedom, the Great American Patriot Award, and the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal. He completed the 2014 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii and spent three weeks cycling through the Amazon rainforest in 2017. CAPT Cassidy earned his Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1993 and his Master of Science in ocean engineering from MIT in 2000. He was awarded an honorary Ph.D. from Husson University in 2015 , and a second honorary Ph.D. from the University of Maine at Augusta in 2021. Agenda Tue, May 14th Wed, May 15th Thu, May 16th Tue, May 14th 1:00pm Golf Sponsored by Experience the thrill of golf at the Arthur Hills Golf Course with our Spring Air-sponsored tournament, an exciting addition to your conference ticket. Enjoy a seamless day with transportation from the hotel, a 1pm shotgun start, and refreshments on the beautiful Hilton Head course. It’s the perfect blend of networking, sport, and scenic relaxation this May. View Teams label 1:00pm Pickleball Sponsored by Join us for a dynamic Pickleball round robin style tournament at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center, starting at 1pm. This engaging event is set to offer participants a blend of competition and fun, suitable for all levels. Registration for pickleball is now open! Add it during your registration - or modify your current one. 3:00pm Boys and Girls Club Event Sponsored by Join us for a delightful day at the Boys and Girls Club Event, sponsored by King Koil, where fun and philanthropy meet. Dive into the joy of giving with a Build-a-Bear...