The 2026 Concession and Hospitality Expo

The 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 22-24 at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort and Spa. 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 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 43nd 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, EF&B 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 2026 Expo in Charlotte.

Check back often as more details are revealed.

Check back often as more details are revealed.

Check back often as more details are revealed.

Booths are now available for the 2026 Expo!
The 2026 Trade Show will be held on Thursday, September 24 (1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord 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 22!

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.

Click on company name to go to their website.

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102		207		315
103		208		316
104		209		317
105		212		400
106		213		402
107		214		403
108		215		404
109		216		405
110		217		406
112		218		407
113		301		408
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117		305		413
119		306		414
200		307		415
202		308		416
203		309		417
204		312
205		313

Trade Show Hours

Thursday, September 24 (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!

The 2026 Expo will be held on September 22-24 at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW
Concord, North Carolina, 28027
(704) 455-8200
RESERVATION LINK HERE SOON

Expo Single Room Rate: $180.00 / night

Next to the Rocky River Golf Course, we’re linked to Concord Convention Center and a mile of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Concord Mills mall is five minutes away, home to SEA LIFE Centre Charlotte. Enjoy our full-service Spa Botanica, fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike with toe cages, made-to-order breakfast, and a complimentary evening reception.

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 Charlotte 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.

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