Social Functions

Evening social functions, breakfasts and luncheons offer NAC convention attendees the opportunity to network and interact in a casual and fun environment. These events are where old friendships are renewed, new contacts are initiated, and relationships are formed that last far beyond the end of the convention.

As always, the social events at the NAC Annual Convention will provide attendees with a fun and relaxed atmosphere in which to socialize and interact with their peers. Previous evening social events have included evenings at Fenway Park, Angel Park, and other major stadiums and arenas; an evening of food, drink and live comedy entertainment; access and private events at major parks and attractions, and more.

Watch this space as plans finalize for social events at the 2010 NAC Annual Convention in Houston!

Saturday

The convention kicks off with the opening reception of the NAC & IAAM Combined Trade Show at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Following the Trade Show, attendees will enjoy an NAC Convention Opening Party, featuring the NAC Silent Auction, at the Hilton Americas Hotel. Guests will enjoy cocktails and appetizers while bidding on all types of auction items. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit NAC educational programs.

Sunday

Sunday morning will start with the NAC 5K Run/2K Walk before breakfast. Pre-registration is necessary, and more information will be forthcoming.

Sunday will include a continental breakfast followed by educational sessions. The afternoon will feature the NAC/IAAM Combined Trade Show, with lunch on the trade show floor.

On Sunday evening, there will be a social evening event with dinner. More information is forthcoming.

Monday

Attendees will have breakfast on the trade show floor, followed by the NAC Annual Membership Luncheon, which includes a short business meeting, information on NAC activities over the past year, and installation of officers to the NAC Board of Directors. All full convention or one-day registrants are welcome to attend.

The membership luncheon also includes the presentation of the 2010 NAC Mickey Warner Award. The Mickey Warner award is presented annually to an individual who has been active in NAC, providing positive leadership direction, significant contributions to the development, education, quality and professionalism of the concessions industry, significant accomplishments and longevity to the non-theatre concessions industry and current active involvement in non-theatre concessions at the executive level.

Monday evening will feature another one of NAC’s famous evening social events; more information to come.

Tuesday

Following Tuesday morning continental breakfast and the morning educational sessions, attendees will be taken for Venue Tours.