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 Entetainment Food & Beverage Assoication/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
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Education
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Social Functions
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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.
Booth # | Company | Booth # | Company | Booth # | Company |
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100 | 301 | 500 | |||
101 | 302 | 501 | |||
102 | 303 | 502 | |||
103 | 304 | 503 | |||
104 | 305 | 504 | |||
105 | 306 | 505 | |||
107 | 307 | 506 | |||
108 | 308 | 507 | |||
109 | 309 | 508 | |||
200 | 400 | 509 | |||
201 | 401 | 600 | |||
202 | 402 | 601 | |||
203 | 403 | 602 | |||
204 | 404 | 603 | |||
205 | 405 | 604 | |||
206 | 406 | 605 | |||
207 | 407 | 606 | |||
208 | 408 | 608 | |||
209 | 409 | 609 | |||
300 |
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 |
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$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 |
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