2025 Annual Conference

NAFER’s 14th Annual Conference will be held at Ocean Reef in Key Largo, Florida.

Experience the exclusivity of Ocean Reef Club!

All registered attendees MUST stay on Ocean Reef property in order to attend the conference.

We have several unique options for you to consider!

Rates at Ocean Reef Inn are $359*/night. In addition to hotel rooms, there are several opportunities for a unique stay in a 2- to 4-bedroom condo or a 3- or 4-bedroom home. These options are great for firms sending several attendees to the conference. For those colleagues who opt to share a 2-bedroom condo, there is a reduced rate of $309 per room plus one free golf cart per condo for use during your stay. Reduced pricing is also available for 2-4 bedroom condos/homes (price dependent on condo/home) plus one free golf cart per home.

Hotel reservation information, including the various lodging opportunities, will be sent by the NAFER management team upon confirmation of your conference registration. Conference registration is required before hotel reservations can be completed. 

To ensure you receive NAFER’s discounted rate, be sure to book your room or condo no later than Friday, September 5.

*Resort Fees:
An Ocean Reef Club fee of $15.00 plus 7.5% sales tax, per guestroom, per day includes: daily access to the Marina Fitness Center, business kiosks conveniently located throughout the property, self and/or valet parking, 24-hour on demand shuttle transportation within Ocean Reef Club, daily newspaper delivery upon request, in-room Nespresso coffee, bottled water service, tea upon request, unlimited local and domestic long distance telephone calls, and beach service including lounge chairs and umbrellas are provided.

A Daily Service Charge of $15.00 per room, per day ($25.00 for two-bedroom and larger accommodations) includes gratuities paid to Bellmen, Housekeepers, Pool Attendants and Van Drivers for on-property transportation, as we are a cashless property.

Hotel Cancellation Policy:
Ocean Reef has a 30-day cancellation policy. If cancelled within 30 days, guests will be charged a cancellation fee of one night stay incl. room rate and taxes.

Getting to Key Largo

The drive from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Key Largo is approximately 60 miles and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Renting a car through Turo (an app similar to AirBNB) may be the most cost-effective option. You can arrange to pick up a car at the airport or at a location near the airport.

Rental cars can also be arranged at the various companies directly at the airport.

Lyft & Uber rideshares can vary in price but may be as high as $300 each way.

Ocean Reef can assist with a limo service or rental car: https://www.oceanreef.com/transportation-request/

Coordinating rides with fellow attendees will help with the costs as well. 

All registered attendees of the NAFER 14th Annual Conference must agree to the Terms & Conditions including the Conference Duty of Care, Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk, and Code of Conduct. Access the full Terms and Conditions HERE.

A Sea of Networking Opportunities!

New in 2025, we invite you to our first ever NAFER Waterside Day, a day made for making lasting connections with your NAFER colleagues. Join us on Wednesday, October 8 from 1:00 – 5:30 PM to experience all the fun that Ocean Reef Club has to offer. You may choose two activities of the six below, or opt for a full afternoon of golf! NAFER Waterside Day is included in your registration with the exception of an additional fee to play golf.

Kayaking

Our most popular nature program, these laidback trips take you through mangroves, past bird rookeries, and leave you speechless as you see clearly to the bottom of the sea floor. We offer Advanced as well as Beginner trips and will even teach you the very basics of kayaking in our “Introduction to Kayaking” class.

Snorkeling

This fun filled excursion will take your group to one of our most popular snorkel locations in Carysfort Reef or Turtle Reef.

Sailing Lesson (SOLD OUT)

Explore the beauty of Ocean Reef Club from the water! Set sail for a fun afternoon of sight-seeing and sailing.

Pickleball

A sport in which two; or four players, use solid paddles made of wood (or composite materials) to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. Pickleball shares features with other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a Badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications. Players first will be taught how to play and then really get to move on the court.

Bike Tour

This trip offers a combination of exercise and gaining an appreciation for the foliage of Ocean Reef Club. We coast through three of the different ecosystems present here at the Club: the Mangroves, the lush vegetation, and the Hardwood Hammocks during the 1 hour tour. Really get to know Ocean Reef Club and all it has to offer.

Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt

Truly an ORC Recreation Department Specialty! Given a list, a property guide, and a pen, teams travel the Club property, on golf carts, hunting for answers and items.

Or Opt for a Full Afternoon of Golf*

As golf clubs go, Ocean Reef Club’s traditions go back more than half-a-century to 1955, when the first 9-hole course opened. Today the Club boasts two 18-hole courses, a rarity in the Florida Keys – even among standard golf clubs. Although the Hammock Course and the Dolphin Course offer distinctly different tests of golf, both feature scenic vistas and an enjoyable challenge for players of all levels. *There is an additional charge of $125 for the golf outing.

Finish the Day with New Connections at NAFER’s Seaside Dinner Celebration

For another first-time experience this year, NAFER is hosting a dinner for all conference attendees, immediately following Waterside Day. Enjoy a stunning beachfront setting, exquisite food, and engaging conversations. The perfect way to wrap up your networking experience!

Thank you to Verita for sponsoring NAFER Waterside Day and to Stretto for sponsoring NAFER’s Seaside Dinner Celebration!