The Concession & Hospitality Expo

The 2020 Concession & Hospitality Expo will be at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista on July 28-31, 2020. Visit often for information on an evolving Agenda, Sponsorships and Trade Show.

Registration is now open! You may register for the Expo and Optional Programs On-Line or use the forms below. Hotel accommodations are available and must be arranged separately. Use the Hotel link on this page.

REGISTER ON-LINE

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DOWNLOAD OPTIONAL PROGRAMS FORM

Use the links below to see Photos from the 2019 Expo. The event was held in Chicago at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Hotel and celebrated our 75th Anniversary year.

2019 NAC Expo Board and Annual Meetings Album
2019 NAC Expo General Sessions Album
2019 NAC Expo Joe Chabot Memorial Silent Auction Album
2019 NAC Expo Social Events Album
2019 NAC Expo Trade Show and Kindness Initiative Album
2019 NAC Expo Venue Tours Album

About

The National Association of Concessionaires will bring together the top food and beverage concession leaders in the recreation and leisure-time industry at The Concession & Hospitality Expo. The Expo committee is planning terrific educational sessions, great social functions and exciting events. Check back often as the 2020 program comes together.

Formerly known as the NAC Annual Convention & Trade Show, the event is an educational conference in its 38th 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 2020 Expo in Orlando.

Here is a tentative look at the 2020 Expo. Check back often as the schedule evolves.

Date	Event	Room	Session Materials	Description
Friday, July 24
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Concession Manager Certification (CCM) Class
Saturday, July 25
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Concession Manager Certification (CCM) Class
Sunday, July 26
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Concession Manager Certification (CCM) Class
Monday, July 27
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Concession Manager Certification (CCM) Class
Tuesday, July 28
All Day	NAC Registration
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Concession Manager Certification (CCM) Class
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Accredited Concession Supplier (ACS) Certification Class
10:00 AM-4:00 PM	Committee, Executive Committee & Board Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 PM	Opening Night Reception & Joe Chabot Memorial Silent Auction
Wednesday, July 29
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Fun Run/Walk
9:00 – 10:15 AM	Keynote Address –Sustainability is NOT a Four-Letter Word: Concessions & Hospitality in a Brave New World			Bob Langert – The Battle To Do Good, Representatives from Coca-Cola, AMC Theatres and Spectra Food Service & Hospitality.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Brunch and a Movie – AMC Dine- In Disney Springs 24
1:30 – 2:30 PM	Future Trends and Challenges for the Cinema Community			Joe Masher, COO, Bow Tie Cinemas
2:30 - 5:00 PM	NAC Expo Trade Show
5:00 – 10:00 PM	Wednesday Evening Event- A Night at The Magic Kingdom or Epcot or Disney Studios			(Admission & $50 gift card for food per person)
10:00 PM - Midnight	NAC Late Night Lounge
Thursday, July 30
8:00 - 9:00 AM	General Session: Breakfast and Can Movie Theaters be “The Third Place” Away from Home and work? - Perceptions of Moviegoers			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
9:00 – 10:00 AM	General Session - Life in the Arena and the Ballpark and at the Stadium			Kevin Reichard, August Publications
10:00 - 11:30 AM	General Session - The Ever-Changing Hospitality Channel
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	General Session - Successful Partnerships			Panel discussion for Suppliers & Operators
12:30 - 2:00 PM	NAC Luncheon and Annual Membership Meeting
2:00 – 4:00 PM	NAC Expo Trade Show
4:00 - 5:00 PM	Afternoon Wine Sampling and Partnering			Featuring Copper Cane Wines
6:00 – 9:00 PM	Thursday Evening Event - TBD
9:00 PM - Midnight	NAC Late Night Lounge
Friday, July 31
TBD	Venue Tours TBD and Transportation to Airport

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

Wednesday, July 29

9:00 – 10:15 AM

Keynote Address –Sustainability is NOT a Four-Letter Word: Concessions & Hospitality in a Brave New WorldBob Langert, author of The Battle To Do Good: Inside McDonald’s Sustainability Journey and former McDonald’s Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability will join a panel of concession and hospitality experts as they address: Sustainability Is Not A Four Letter Word: Concessions & Hospitality In A Brave New World. NAC Government Relations Committee Chair Don Lear will facilitate the session.

1:30 – 2:30 PM
Future Trends and Challenges for the Cinema Community – Joe Masher, COO, Bow Tie Cinemas

Thursday, July 30

8:00 – 9:00 AM
General Session: Breakfast and Can Movie Theaters be “The Third Place” Away from Home and work? – Perceptions of Moviegoers
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.

9:00 – 10:00 AM

General Session – Life in the Arena and the Ballpark and at the Stadium Kevin Reichard, Editor at August Publications for such titles as: Ballpark Digest, Arena Digest, Soccer Stadium Digest and Football Stadium Digest is scheduled to speak at the 2020 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO on Thursday morning, July 30 on Our Life in the Arena and in the Ballpark and in the Stadium.

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

Booths are now available for the 2020 Expo!

The 2020 Trade Show will be held on Wednesday, July 29 (2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Thursday, July 30 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel 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. DOWNLOAD BOOTH RESERVATION FORM

OR

Reserve Booth On-line

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

Booth #	Company	Booth #	Company	Booth #	Company
100		302	Dible Dough, LLC	513	Klopp Money Handling Equipment
101		303	Vistar	514	Copper Cane Wines
102		304	American Licorice	515
103		305	UNO Foods	600	Iowa Rotocast Plastics (IRP Inc.)
104		306	Packaging Concepts, Inc.	601	Coca-Cola
105		308	Royal Corporation	602	Tootsie Roll Industries
106		310	Pepsi	603	Weaver Popcorn
107		311	C. Cretors & Company	604	Vision Media/Cinema Scene Marketing
109		312	Van Holten’s	605	Highclere Castle Spirits
110		313	Taste of Nature	606	Kagome USA
111		314	Trinchero Family Estates	607	Ricos Products
112		315	DEEL Media	608	New Belgium Brewing
113		400	Promotion in Motion Companies	609	Pro Star Industries
200	AICP	401	Gold Medal Products Company	610	Sunsof, Inc.
201	Con Agra Foodservice	402	Mennel Popcorn	611
202	Prime Ticket	403	Proctor Company	612
203	Stonegate Foods	412	Ready Theatre Systems	613	Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
204	Kanak Naturals	413	Ventura/Odell’s	614
205	Pure Pack/Continental Cup	414	Sierra Nevada Brewing	615
206	ARA Food Corp.	415	Gehl Foods	700	Vivian Company
207	Alligator Ice	500	Mars Wrigley	701	Ben' Pretzels
208	Pureco Paper Products	501	Ferrara Candy Company	702	Casablanca Ventures
209	On the Rocks Premium Cocktails	502	Mars Ice Cream	703	Ben' Pretzels
210		503	Butter Buds	704
211		504	Preferred Popcorn	706
212	Variety – the Children’s Charity of the United States	505	Load King	707	Prop & Peller Pretzels
213		507	Home Market Foods/Eisenberg	708
214		509	SNS Products	709
215		510	Kernel Season’s	710
300	The Hershey Company	511	John Boos	711
301	Churchill Container	512	1908 Candy/Sherwood Brands	712

Trade Show Hours
Wednesday, July 29 (2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Thursday, July 30 (2:00 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 2020 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO is scheduled for July 28 – 31 at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista in Orlando. The hotel is adjacent to Disney Springs (Downtown Disney) and all the amenities and varied entertainment Walt Disney World provides.

Hilton Lake Buena Vista Hotel
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 827-4000

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM FOR THE 2020 NAC EXPO IN ORLANDO!

Rates:
$175.00 single or double
$195.00 Triple
$215.00 Quad
plus, applicable taxes

Property Location
Located in Lake Buena Vista, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs® Area is connected to a shopping center and convenient to Disney Springs® and Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. This 4-star resort is within close proximity of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 814 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Amenities
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour health club. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. If you’re planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at one of the resort’s dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from a poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Lake Buena Vista? This resort has 78,000 square feet (7 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Unsolicited Orlando 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 Orlando for The Concession & 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 at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista while also supporting your association at 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 EXPO SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

The Concession & 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 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.

DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION FORM HERE

OR

Reserve Sponsorship On-line

Sponsorship Benefits

Platinum Level ($10,000 and above)
-Logo recognition and major prominence on every Expo page on the NAC web site throughout the year.
-Recognition in all pre-Expo marketing, both in print and via email.
-Complimentary 8×10 trade show booth valued at $1,500.
-Complimentary Full EXPO Registration valued at $595.
-Complimentary Full Page Ad in Expo Program valued at $350.
-Company name and logo noted in Expo program.
-Recognition in pre- and post-Expo press releases.
-Signage at event.
-Thank you announcement and invitation to address attendees at event.
-Invitation for two to invitation-only board/ sponsor VIP party on Monday, July 27th.
-Seated on dais and recognized as major sponsor at NAC Membership Luncheon on Thursday, July 30th.

Gold Level ($5,000 to $9,999)
-Logo recognition and major prominence on every Expo page on the NAC web site throughout the year.
-Recognition in all pre-Expo marketing, both in print and via email.
-Complimentary Full Page Ad in Expo Program valued at $350.
-Company name and logo noted in Expo program.
-Recognition in pre- and post-Expo press releases.
-Invitation for two to invitation-only board/ sponsor VIP party on Monday, July 27th.
-Seated on dais and recognized as major sponsor at NAC Membership Luncheon on Thursday, July 30th.

Silver Level ($2,500 to $4,999)
-Logo recognition and major prominence on every Expo page on the NAC web site throughout the year.
-Recognition in all pre-Expo marketing, both in print and via email.
-Company name and logo noted in Expo program.
-Recognition in pre- and post-Expo press releases.
-Signage at event.

Bronze Level ($1,000 to $2,499)
-Recognition in all pre-Expo marketing, both in print and via email.
-Company name and logo noted in Expo program.
-Recognition in pre- and post-Expo 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.