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
Hosted at Flix Brewhouse. Special presentation by Variety of Iowa & Sony Studios, followed by a screening of Angel Studios’ Sight.
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 - 11:00 pm - Dinner, Casino Night, and Drinks.
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