The NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo

The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) will host a conference and trade show on Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November 12 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The event is designed to fill a void within the concession and hospitality channel with a reimagined educational and business to business format.

This retreat will be noticeably different than the annual NAC EXPO with a smaller footprint, tighter three-day, two-night time frame and registration fees that reflect the revised model. More details about registration, agenda, sponsorships and trade show booths will be released in the days and weeks ahead.

Registration is now open! Registration for ReTreat and any Optional Programs will only be offered On-Line or by calling us at 312.236.3858. Hotel accommodations are available and must be arranged separately. Use the Hotel link on this page.

REGISTER ON-LINE

Make plans now to attend the 2020 NAC Retreat in Dallas.

This is a very tentative 2020 ReTreat Schedule.

Check back often as the schedule evolves.

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.

More info on 2020 ReTreat Educational Programs will be posted shortly. (Check the Schedule tab for the latest.)

More info on 2020 ReTreat Social Functions will be posted shortly. (Check the Schedule tab for the latest.)

Booths are now available for the 2020 ReTreat!

The 2020 ReTreatTrade Show will be held on Wednesday, November 11 (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at the Hyatt, Regency Dallas and is open to full and tabletop displays.

Check the graphic below for available booths. You can contact Dan Borschke at the NAC office, 312.236.3858, or email dborschke@NAConline.org to reserve your booth.

Click on company name to go to their website or video icon to see video clip.

Booth #	Company	Booth #	Company	Booth #	Company
100	Kernel Season’s	114		207	Ventura/Odell’s
101	Trinchero Family Estates	115		208	Ricos Products
102	Preferred Popcorn	116		209	Royal Corporation
103	Sunsof, Inc.	117	Proctor Company	210
104	Mars Wrigley	118		211
105	Vivian Company	119	Gold Medal Products Company	212
106	Packaging Concepts, Inc.	120	Ben' Pretzels	213
107	Mars Ice Cream	200	Load King	214
108	Ready Theatre Systems	201	Ferrara Candy Company	215
109	1908 Candy/Sherwood Brands	202	Promotion in Motion Companies	216	Copper Cane Wines
110	Coca-Cola	203	Vistar	217
111		204	DEEL Media	218
112		205	American Licorice	219	Pepsi
113		206	The Hershey Company	221

Trade Show Hours
Wednesday, November 11 (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 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 National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) will host a conference and trade show on Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November 12 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.

Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207
(214)651-1234

LINK TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT THE HYATT REGENCY

Special Rate: $145 per night

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.

2020 NAC RETREAT SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

The NAC ReTreat 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.