2024 NC NATO Convention

May 13-15, 2024 | Des Moines, IA

2024 Schedule

Monday, May 13, 2024

10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Wells Fargo Arena Tour + NAC + Lunch.

  • Get a behind the scenes tour of Wells Fargo Arena & Convention Center in downtown Des Moines. Wells Fargo Arena seats nearly 17,000 guests and host events ranging from concerts, NCAA tournaments, Professional Hockey, Basketball, and Arena League Football.

  • After the tour, join NAC (National Association of Concessionaires) for lunch and a discussion of how arena operations can translate to theatre operations.

  • The tour and discussion is open to all attendees and vendors! Please select the NAC Seminar & Lunch option when registering below.

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Convention Registration is Open!

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting

  • All North Central NATO members are invited & encouraged to attend. Voting is restricted to the board members.

5:45 pm - 11:00 pm - Opening Night Cocktail & Appetizers

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

8:30 am -2:30 pm - Convention Registration is Open.

9:00 am - 10:30  am - Vendor Breakfast w/ Attendees: brief introductions from vendor sponsors.

  • Join us for breakfast and hear introductions (1-2 minutes) from the participating sponsors.

10:45 am - 12:15 pm - NATO + ITOC.

  • Join the discussion with representatives from the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) and the Independent Theatre Owners Coalition (ITOC).

Noon - 2:30 pm - Vendor Trade Show w/ Lunch.

  • The trade show will host 50+ industry vendors and lunch.

2:45 pm - 4:15 pm - Impactful Employee Training Strategies – Seminar and Panel.

  • Hiring & training can be expensive in an industry known for high turnover. There are cost savings, increased operational efficiencies, and higher guest satisfaction to be realized from a strategic employee training approach. Whether you have a single location and starting from scratch or have your own L&D department – this panel discussion explores effective strategies for maximizing your employee training opportunities and value for your organization.

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm- Independent Owners Round Table + ICA.

  • We are going back to our roots.  Join Diane Akin as she leads a conversation about issues that face small, independent, theatre operators. Brief introduction by the Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA).

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Executive ONE on ONE.

  • Decision makers from 6 top regional exhibitors will meet for 15 minutes with Title and Producer Sponsors.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Cocktail Reception.

7:30 pm - 8:45 pm - Dinner, Presentations, Scholarship Awards, and Silent Auction.

8:45 pm - 11:00 pm - Casino Night: Music, Prizes, and the Bar is Open!

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

8:30 am - 9:00 am - Transportation to The Palms Theatres & IMAX

9:00 am - 11:00 am - Tour of The Palms Theatres & IMAX, Breakfast, and Seminar & Panel: AI & Your Theatre.

  • Join us as Drake University Associate Professors, Chris Snider and Christopher Porter, talk about the current artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and what is in store.

  • Panel discussion about how AI applies to the theatre industry.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Focus Features screening of Back to Black.

1:30 pm - Transportation to the Sheraton.

2:00 pm - Bonus Paramount Pictures screening of IF.

Locations

Monday, May 13:
Flix Brewhouse
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Tuesday, May 14:
Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Wednesday, May 15:
The Palms Theatres & IMAX
200 NE Westgate Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

Lodging

Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Start Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Special group rate: $134 USD / per night

Last day to lock in special group pricing: April 21, 2024.

 

2024 Conference Registration

EXHIBITOR CONFERENCE RATES

NC NATO Attendee Registration:

  • Member: $125

  • Non-member: $175

  • Retired industry rate: $75

  • NAC Seminar & Lunch: $30
    (Monday w/ Arena Tour - Seperate Registration)

To fill out the paper form to mail in, please download by clicking here.

Vendors, we’d love to have you! Check out the following opportunities:

Title Sponsor: SOLD OUT

  • $6,000 ($4K+ in Cash, remaining $2K in Silent Auction, Passport Donations, In-Kind, or Goody Bag Items). Only two available!

  • Total-Convention Sponsorship.

  • Includes:

    • Mention of Title Sponsor on all Correspondence.

    • Name on all Events/Verbal Recognition:

      • Opening Night Party.

      • Vendor Breakfast.

      • Trade Show Lunch.

      • Cocktail Reception.

      • Gala Dinner/Awards/Auction/Entertainment. (ONLY SPONSORS.)

      • Seminars & Breakfast.

    • 5 Minutes x 2 for Speech:

      • Vendor Breakfast.

      • Tuesday Night Dinner.

    • Name on all Material: posters and name badges.

    • VIP Hotel Room Upgrade.

    • Booth Registration + 4 Full Registrations.

    • Executive ONE on ONE – NEW!

      • Meet 6 top exhibitor executives for 15 minutes of exclusive ONE on ONE time!

        o   Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Producer Sponsor: SOLD OUT

  • $2,500 + Passport Giveaway, Goody Bag, & Silent Auction Item. Only four available!

  • Specific-Event Sponsorship (of one of the following Premium Events):

    • Opening Night Cocktail & Appetizers.

    • Vendor Breakfast.

    • Vendor Trade Show & Lunch.

    • Cocktail Reception prior to Gala.

    • Drinks for Tuesday Night Event.

  • Each Sponsorship Includes:

    • Mention of Event Sponsor.

    • 2 Full Registrations.

    • Name on Event/Verbal Recognition.

    • Name on Event Material.

    • Booth Registration + 2 Full Registrations

    • 2 Minutes for Speech: Vendor Breakfast.

    • VIP Hotel Room Upgrade (based on first come-first serve — limited number of upgrades).

    • Executive ONE on ONE – NEW!

      • Meet 6 top exhibitor executives for 15 minutes of exclusive ONE on ONE time!

        o   Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Director Sponsor:

  • $1,500 + Passport Giveaway, Goody Bag, and Silent Auction Item.

  • Specific-Event Sponsorship (of one of the following General Events):

    • Bus Transportation.

    • Studio Presentations & Screenings.

    • Day 2 Breakfast and Programming.

  • Each Sponsorship Includes:

    • Mention of Event Sponsor.

    • 1 Full Registration

    • Name on Event/Verbal Recognition.

    • Name on Event Material.

    • Booth Registration

    • 1 Minute for Speech: Vendor Breakfast.

 

2024 Vendor Registration

VENDOR RATES

Single Booth: $350

Double Booth: $550

Events Only: $175

Booth & Events: $500

To fill out the paper form to mail in, please download by clicking here.

Questions?

Contact NC NATO Show Committee Chair:
Russell Vannorsdel
russell@fridleytheatres.com
(515) 537-8349

Shipping:
(charges may apply.)

Goody Bag / Scholarship Auction / Passport Items:
The Palms Theatres & IMAX
c/o: Russell Vannorsdel
200 NE Westgate Dr.
Waukee, IA 50263

Trade Show Displays:
Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-223-1800