The NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo
- About/Register
- Schedule
- Education
- Social Functions
- Trade Show
- Hotel
- Sponsors
About/Register
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that the 2021 NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo, originally slated for July, is being moved to October 27-28 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The move is being made in response to the many members who communicated a desire to shift the event to the fourth quarter. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to move forward and resume the annual live event which brings together the top food and beverage concession leaders in the recreation and leisure-time industry
The re-imagined two-day event will include General Education Sessions, a one-day Trade Show, an Awards Luncheon, Venue Breakout Sessions and Evening Social Events. A four-day CCM class will also be made available at the hotel in the days leading up to the Expo.
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.
Registration Available Shortly
Schedule
More info on 2021 Expo Schedule will be posted shortly.
| Date | Event | Session Materials | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Nov. 9th | |||
| 1:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM CST | Government Relations Committee | ||
| 3:30 PM EST, 2:30 PM CST | Peer Perspectives | VIDEO LINK | Brad Mayne, CEO, IAVM; Jeff Morgan, CEO, Club Management Association of America; Carla Balakgie , CEO of the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) and Todd Halstead of Independent Cinema Alliance. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 10 | |||
| 11:00 AM EST, 10:00 AM CST | Streaming vs. In-Theatre Viewing Research | VIDEO LINK | Dr. Radesh Palakurthi – Dean, Professor and IHG Chair of Excellence, Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, University of Memphis and Larry Etter, CCM, NAC Director of Education and Senior VP Malco Theatres |
| 1:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM CST | Buyer- Seller Relationships Session | VIDEO LINK | Theresa Boysen, ACS, Kernel Season's, LLC and Kim Cook-Sorano, Galaxy Theatres will lead the discussion. Panel includes: Pat Micalizzi, National Amusements, Inc.; Tim Farha, Ferrara/FERRERO; Christopher Brian, Southern Theatres, LLC; Michael Koski, University of Michigan; Siobhan Scalamogna, Pepsico Foodservice; Dave Guepfer, La Crosse Center; Stephen Fox, Trinchero Family Wines; Christine Fellner and Jill King, Vistar and Chris Sciortino, AICP. |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | |||
| 8:00 AM EST, 7:00 AM AM CST | Virtual Fun Run/Walk/Ride | ||
| 11:00 AM EST, 10:00 AM CST | Family Business: Blessing or Burden | VIDEO LINK | Hosted by Denise de Zutter, NAC President Elect. Guests include Stephanie Stuckey, Stuckey’s Restaurants; Adam Noyes, Proof in the Pudding; Doreen Sayegh, Cranford Theater and Tony Liberto, Ricos Products Company. |
| 2:00 PM EST, 1:00 PM CST | *Copper Cane Wine Tasting | VIDEO LINK | Joseph Wagner CEO and Winemaker of Copper Cane Wines. |
| Thursday, Nov. 12 | |||
| 1:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM CST | Concessions in a Post Pandemic World | VIDEO LINK | Luis Rivera, First Star Solutions, will lead a panel of experts including Allen Johnson, Orlando Venues; Martin Thorson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Michael Shaw, Miami Marlins. |
| 3:30 PM EST, 2:30 PM CST | What the Election Results Mean For the Concession Industry | Don Lear from Oberto leads a discussion with Robert Perkins, Act V Theatres; Dan Herrle, National Amusements; Dan Shorts, National Confectioners Association. | |
| Friday, Nov. 13 | |||
| 11:00 AM EST, 10:00 AM CST | NAC Annual Membership Meeting/Awards Ceremony | VIDEO LINK | To include the Bert Nathan and Mickey Warner Award presentations and an address from John Fithian, President & CEO of NATO and Joel Rice of Fisher-Phillips. |
Education
More info on 2021 Expo Education Sessions will be posted shortly.
Social Functions
More info on 2021 Expo Social Functions will be posted shortly.
Trade Show
Booths are now available for the 2021 Expo!
The 2021 NAC Expo trade Show will be held on Thursday, October 28 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm. at the Hyatt Regency Dallas and is open to full and tabletop displays.
Check the graphic below for available booths. You can contact Chris Dammann at the NAC office, 612.849.8418, or email cdammann@naconline.org to reserve your booth.
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Trade Show Hours
Thursday, October 28 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm.
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 National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) will host a conference and trade show on October 27-28 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207
(214)651-1234
RESERVATION LINK AVAILABLE SHORTLY
Experience Downtown Dallas from our Iconic Hotel
Located downtown next to an iconic Dallas landmark Reunion Tower, Hyatt Regency Dallas is a gateway to the best of the city. Live, work and be yourself at our inviting, contemporary hotel near the Dallas Convention Center and within walking distance of many tourist attractions, including Dealey Plaza and the Historic West End. Whether you are here to work or play, Hyatt Regency Dallas is designed to meet all of your needs.
Unsolicited Dallas Room Phone Call Scam
NAC members and exhibitors may receive unsolicited phone calls from companies stating that they can provide you cheaper rooms than we can in Dallas for The NAC ReTreat. 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 at Hyatt Regency while also supporting NAC. 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
2020 NAC Expo Sponsors
Platinum:
Coca-Cola
Ferrara Candy Company
Fuze Viewer
Gold:
Gold Medal Products
Hershey
Load King
Mars Wrigley
PepsiCo
Vistar/Performance Food Group, Inc.
Weaver Popcorn
Silver:
C. Cretors & Company
ConAgra Foodservice
Oak Ridge Financial
Packaging Concepts, Inc.
The Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Reactornet Technologies
Royal Corporation
Bronze:
American Licorice
Cinema Scene/Vision Media
Gehl Foods
Home Market Foods/Eisenberg
Kernel Season’s
Mennel Popcorn
Odell’s
Preferred Popcorn, LLC.
Scribner & Associates
2021 NAC EXPO SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
The NAC 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. You may also choose to extend their opportunities by registering for the full NAC convention, allowing them access to buyers at all educational sessions and social functions.
For more information on how to become a sponsor contact Dan Borschke at the NAC office, 312.236.3858, dborschke@NAConline.org.
Sponsorship Benefits
Platinum Level ($10,000 and above)
-Logo recognition and major prominence on every NAC ReTreat page on the NAC web site throughout the year.
-Recognition in all pre-ReTreat marketing, both in print and via email.
-Complimentary 8×10 trade show booth valued at $1,500.
-Complimentary Full ReTreat Registration valued at $250.
-Complimentary Full Page Ad in ReTreat Program valued at $350.
-Company name and logo noted in ReTreat program.
-Recognition in pre- and post-ReTreat press releases.
-Signage at event.
-Thank you announcement and invitation to address attendees at event.
-Seated on dais and recognized as major sponsor at NAC Membership Luncheon on Thursday, November 12th.
Gold Level ($5,000 to $9,999)
-Logo recognition and major prominence on every NAC ReTreat page on the NAC web site throughout the year.
-Recognition in all pre-ReTreat marketing, both in print and via email.
-Complimentary Full Page Ad in ReTreat Program valued at $350.
-Company name and logo noted in ReTreat program.
-Recognition in pre- and post-ReTreat press releases.
-Signage at event.
-Seated on dais and recognized as major sponsor at NAC Membership Luncheon on Thursday, November 12th.
Silver Level ($2,500 to $4,999)
-Logo recognition and major prominence on every NAC ReTreat page on the NAC web site throughout the year.
-Recognition in all pre-ReTreat marketing, both in print and via email.
-Company name and logo noted in ReTreat program.
-Recognition in pre- and post-ReTreat press releases.
-Signage at event.
Bronze Level ($1,000 to $2,499)
-Recognition in all pre-ReTreat marketing, both in print and via email.
-Company name and logo noted in ReTreat program.
-Recognition in pre- and post-Retreat press releases.
-Signage at event.
Contributing Sponsors (under $1,000)
-Recognition as a educational session prize sponsor in signage.
-Recognition in program as an educational session prize program sponsor.
-Recognition in post-convention materials.
