The 2025 Concession and Hospitality Expo
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace
The 2025 EF&B/NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 16-18 at The Westin San Antonio North. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the top food and beverage leaders in the entertainment food and beverage industry.
The event will include General Education Sessions, Trade Show, Awards Luncheon, Venue Breakout Sessions and evening social events.
More specific details on registration, trade-show participation and sponsorships opportunities will be communicated shortly on naconline.org, email and NAC social media channels on Facebook, LinkedIn and twitter.
About/Register
The 2025 EF&B/NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo is scheduled for September 16-18 at The Westin San Antonio North. Visit often for information on an evolving Agenda, Sponsorships and Trade Show.
TRADE SHOW BOOTHS, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, GENERAL REGISTRATION
About
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association/National Association of Concessionaires will bring together the top food and beverage concession leaders in the recreation and leisure-time industry at The Concession and Hospitality Expo. The Expo committee is planning terrific educational sessions, great social functions and exciting events. Check back often as the program comes together.
The event is an educational conference in its 42nd year covering a wide range of concessions and foodservice topics. The business sessions are practical and focused on the concessions industry and provide interaction between all types of operations. In addition, exciting social functions allow for attendees to network in a less formal setting. Your full convention registration fee includes all educational sessions, food functions, social events, venue tours and the trade show.
As part of the Expo, NAC will host its own trade show specifically for the recreation and leisure-time foodservice industry. The trade show will feature companies that provide products and services to all types of recreation, leisure-time and public assembly facilities. For more information on the trade show and how you can participate, click on the Trade Show tab on this page.
Make plans now to attend the 2025 Expo in San Antonio.
Schedule
Check back often as more details are revealed.
| Date | Event | Description | Session Materials | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 16 | ||||
| 9:00 AM -5:00 PM | Registration | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Accredited Concession Supplier (ACS) Class | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Continental Breakfast | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Committee Heads Meeting | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BOD, Committee and Sponsor Luncheon | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Executive Committee Meeting | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM | BOD Meeting | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 5:30 PM | Buses Depart for SeaWorld | |||
| 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Evening Event | SeaWorld Dinner and Tour | Gather in Lobby | |
| 9:30 PM | NAC Late Night Lounge | President's Suite | ||
| Wednesday, September 17 | ||||
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 8:30 AM | Buses load for Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | |||
| 9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast | Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | ||
| 9:30- 11:00 AM | Opening General Education Sessions | Welcome and State of the Industry | Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 Noon | General Session 2 | Bytes and Bites: How AI is Reshaping F&B Entertainment | Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | |
| 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Awards Luncheon | We will come together to honor the 2025 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree, and the 2025 Mickey Warner Award Recipient. | Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | General Sessions 3 | EF&B On-line Training and Certification Platform Introduction | Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | General Session 4 | Venue Breakout Roundtables | Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Social Event | Enjoy the Casablanca Theatre | Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | |
| 5:30 PM | Buses load for Hotel | Santikos' Casa Blanca Theatre | ||
| 6:30 - 8:00 | Evening Social Event and Silent Auction | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 9:00 PM | NAC Late Night Lounge | President's Suite | ||
| Thursday, September18 | ||||
| 8:00 AM -5:00 PM | NAC Registration | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Exhibitor Set-Up | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 8:00 AM | Continental Breakfast: Hotel | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 8:45 AM | Load Buses for Santikos' Palladium Theatre | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | General Sessions 5 | Reimagining the Guest Journey | Santikos' Palladium Theatre | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | General Session 6 | EF&B Townhall Meeting | Santikos' Palladium Theatre | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM | Annual Meeting/Luncheon | Santikos' Palladium Theatre | ||
| 1:00 PM | Buses load for Hotel | Santikos' Palladium Theatre | ||
| 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM | NAC Expo Trade Show | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 6:00 PM | Buses Load for Chicken N Pickle | Westin San Antonio North | ||
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Thursday Evening Event | Chicken N Pickle Dinner & Tour | Gather in Lobby | |
| 9:00 PM | NAC Late Night Lounge | President's Suite | ||
Education
Check back often as more details are revealed.
Wednesday, September 17 (Casa Blanca Theatre)
(9:30 – 11:00) Opening Address / State of the Industry
Featuring:
Chris Monroe, VP Membership, Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Michael O’ Leary, CEO, Cinema United
Thaddeus Bouchard, President, Screen Dollars
(11:00 – 12:00) General Session 2 – Bytes and Bites: How AI is Reshaping F&B Entertainment
Featuring:
Adam Dumey, Global Vice President – Retail, World Wide Technology
(2:00 – 3:00) General Session 3 – EF&B On-line Training and Certification Platform Introduction
Featuring:
Brett King, CEO, High Rock-CineTrain
Dan Herrle, EF&B Education Director
(3:00 – 4:00) General Session 4 – Venue Breakout Roundtables
Featuring:
Marti Hatridge, Director, Food Product Strategy, AMC Theatres
Vincent Surdo, Director of Product & Partnerships, Catch
Thursday, September 18 (Palladium Theatre)
(9:30 – 10:30) General Session 5 -Reimagining the Guest Journey
Featuring:
David Haywood, Senior Vice President, Cinemark
Dan Fonseca, Executive Director Technical Services, Santikos
James Justable Jr. – Category Manager Mars Wrigley
(10:30 – 11:15) General Session 6 – Town Hall Meeting
Featuring:
Rob Novak, EF&B President
George Raub, Jr., EF&B President Elect
Social Functions
Check back often as more details are revealed.
Tuesday, September 16
(6:00 PM – 8:30 PM) SeaWorld San Antonio Dinner and Venue Tour
Experience SeaWorld San Antonio for thrilling rides, water park, animal adventure & amusement park attractions in Texas the entire family will enjoy! SeaWorld San Antonio is a 416-acre marine mammal park, oceanarium and animal theme park on the city’s west side. It is the largest of the three parks in the SeaWorld chain owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts. As North America’s largest marine-life theme park, and one of the world’s largest marine-life theme parks, it is focused on conservation, education and animal rescue.Includes address by Chris Barnes, SeaWorld and Aquatica Texas Vice President of In-Park Revenue.
Wednesday, September 17
(12:15 PM – 1:30 PM) Awards Luncheon
We will come together to honor the 2025 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree, and the 2025 Mickey Warner Award Recipient.
(4:00 – 5:30) Funtime Social at Santikos’ Casa Blanca Theatre
Experience bowling, arcade and bar and eats at one of Santikos showcase venues. Experience one of the top 25 theaters in the USA at Santikos Casa Blanca in San Antonio, TX. Enjoy AVX, luxury recliners, immersive sound, bowling, an exciting arcade, and gourmet food & beverage.
(6:30 PM-8:00 PM) – Wednesday Night Reception & Silent Auction
Thursday, September 18
(6:30 PM – 8:30 PM)Chicken N Pickle – Dinner & Venue Tour
Where food & fun spill onto the court. Chicken N Pickle isn’t one thing. It’s everything. Elevated eats from a chef-driven menu meet friendly competition with pickleball and yard games. You’ve found your favorite local hang, an anytime spot with everything to do. From pickleball die-hards to first-time players, we’ve got the game for you. Teens, toddlers, co-workers and even your dog, everyone is welcome at Chicke N Pickle!
Trade Show
Booths are now available for the 2025 Expo!
The 2025 Trade Show will be held on Thursday, September 18 (1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) in San Antonio, at The Westin San Antonio North and is open to full and tabletop displays.
We look forward to having your company exhibit at our show. Booth reservations are now open.
CLICK HERE for online registration or email Chris Dammann with your interest at cdammann@naconline.org
The booth registration entitles you to receive one complimentary registration to our Accredited Concession Supplier Certification (ACS) Class on Tuesday, September 16!
As an added incentive, booth registrations received and paid for by June 30th will receive ONE FREE FULL EXPO REGISTRATION! Special pricing is available for any other booth personnel who wish to attend all the events. The Opening Night Silent Auction and Happy Hour is open to all for additional networking time.
Trade Show Hours
Thursday, September 18 (1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
The trade show will feature products and services such as:
soft drinks • beer • iced tea • nachos • menu boards • pizza • hot dogs • soft pretzels • peanuts • pressure fryers • cotton candy • sno kones • frozen yogurt • ice cream • churros • egg rolls • condiment dispensers • mobile food carts • food warmers • holding ovens • candy • grills • BBQ• popcorn poppers • concession stands • containers & trays • architectural planning & concession design• souvenir cups/mugs • beverage dispensers • paper products • popcorn toppings & oils • point-of-sale equipment and MORE!
Don’t miss the chance to put your company in front of the leading buyers in the industry!
Hotel
The 2025 Expo will be held on September 16-18 at The Westin San Antonio North.
The Westin San Antonio North
9821 Colonnade Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 691-8888
MAKE RESERVATIONS HERE
Expo Single Room Rate: $179.00 / night
Step into our luxury hotel in North San Antonio, which rises 19 stories above this stunning city. The Westin San Antonio North captures the essence of Texas with impeccable service and Southern grace. Overlook the rolling Texas Hill Country from our hotel near the San Antonio Airport. We’re your gateway to many of the region’s most exciting attractions, from the historic Alamo to SeaWorld® San Antonio to the River Walk. Host elegant events in our wedding venues and meeting rooms in San Antonio, TX, which combine for more than 25,000 square feet of flexible space, including the 1,500-person Grand Ballroom. Sleep well in one of 326 pet-friendly hotel rooms, such as the Presidential Suite, on our signature Westin Heavenly Beds. Dine on classic Southern Texan cuisine at Bolo’s, our San Antonio restaurant. Move well with our hotel’s indoor and outdoor heated pools, fitness center and dry sauna. Stay in the heart of San Antonio, in Texas Hill Country, with a luxury stay at The Westin San Antonio North.
Unsolicited Room Phone Call Scam
You may receive unsolicited phone calls from companies stating that they can provide you cheaper rooms than we can in San Antonio for The Concession and Hospitality Expo. Please be aware that these individuals and companies are known to scam clients by getting credit card numbers and pertinent information that can be used in nefarious ways. You are receiving the most affordable rate while also supporting your association. DO NOT PROVIDE THESE CALLERS ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PLEASE REPORT THEM TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT WE CAN PROVIDE THEM A CEASE AND DESIST LETTER.
Sponsors
The Concession and Hospitality Expo provides your company with opportunities to put your products, services and brand in front of buyers for all types of recreation and leisure-time food and beverage operations. Sponsorships are available at every level and extend well past the convention itself, and benefits for each level are detailed below. Many of our sponsors also choose to extend their opportunities by registering for the full convention, allowing them access to buyers at all educational sessions and social functions.
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
For more information on how to become a sponsor contact Chris Dammann at the NAC office, 312.236.3858, cdammann@NAConline.org.
| Level: | Platinum | Gold Plus | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $8,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | |
| Benefits: | |||||
| 2 Complimentary 8×10 trade show booths valued at $3,000 Or 1 booth and two additional Registrations | X | ||||
| Complimentary Full EXPO Registration valued at $595. | X | X | |||
| Thank you announcement and invitation to address attendees at event. | X | X | |||
| Complimentary 8×10 trade show booth valued at $1,500. | X | ||||
| Complimentary Full Page Ad in Expo Program valued at $350. | X | X | X | ||
| Seated on dais and recognized as major sponsor at NAC Membership Luncheon. | X | X | X | ||
| Logo recognition and major prominence on every Expo page on the NAC web site throughout the year. | X | X | X | X | |
| Recognition in all pre-Expo marketing, both in print and via email. | X | X | X | X | X |
| Company name and logo noted in Expo program. | X | X | X | X | X |
| Recognition in pre- and post-Expo press releases. | X | X | X | X | X |
| Signage at event. | X | X | X | X | X |
2025 Expo Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Plus
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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