Welcome to the 2023 Conference
Register Early | Secure your Room | Enjoy the Conference!
2023 Tentative Agenda
Monday, May 15, 2023
10:00am - 2:00pm : NAC Seminar
2:00pm - 7:00pm : Registration Desk is Open
2:00pm - 8:00pm : Early Trade Show Set-Up
3:00pm - 5:00pm : Board of Directors Meeting
5:00pm : Transportation To Flix Brewhouse
5:45pm - 11:00pm : Opening Night Cocktails & Apps
Variety Presentation, Major Studio Screening. Hosted at Flix Brewhouse
11:00pm : Transportation to Sheraton
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
8:00am - 2:30pm : Registration
8:30am - 10:00am : Vendor Intro Breakfast with Attendees
10:15am - Noon : Independent Owners Roundtable
Noon - 2:30pm : Vendor Trade Show with Lunch
2:30pm - 3:00pm : Transportation to Palms
3:00pm - 4:00pm : The Cinema Foundation Presentation/Seminar
4:00pm - 6:00pm : Studio Presentation/Screening
6:00pm : Transportation to Sheraton
6:30pm - 7:30pm : Cocktail Reception
7:30pm - 8:15pm : Gala Dinner / Awards / Auction / Entertainment
8:30pm - 9:30pm : Comedians
9:30pm - Midnight : Let’s Dance Social / Band
Wednesday, May 17,2023
8:00am : Transportation to B & B Theatres
8:30am - 9:15am : Tour of FEC Operations & Breakfast
9:30am - 10:30am : Panel with Q&A
10:45am - 12:45am : Film Studio Presentation/Screening
12:45am - 1:00pm : B&B Technology Demo
1:00pm : Transportation
1:00pm - 3:00pm : Dine In Cinema Mini Summit & Lunch
3:00pm : Transportation to Sheraton
Location One
The Palms Theaters & IMAX will host a portion of the conference. Come enjoy Fridley Theatres’ flagship location. Amenities include: IMAX, Dine & Recline, & UltraLux Loungers!
Location Two.
The B&B Theaters Ankeny 12 with B-Roll Bowling offers the best in digital projection and audio and unparalleled comfort in heated reclining seats! Ankey is also home to exclusive theatrical amenities like MX4D, the B&B Theaters Grand Screen, screenPLAY!, B-Roll Bowling, Outtakes Arcade and the Marquee Bar and Grille, serving made-to-order appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks from the full-service bar.
Where to Sleep in Des Moines.
Find your footing at Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel.
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
1-515-223-1800
2023 Conference Registration
If your prefer to complete this using a paper form, please click here.
2023 Vendor Application
If your prefer to complete this using a paper form, please click here.
Vendors, we’d love to have you! Check out the following opportunities:
Title Sponsor:
$7,500 ($5K+ in Cash, remaining $2,500 in Silent Auction, Passport Donations, In-Kind, or Goody Bag Items).
Total-Convention Sponsorship. (Two Available).
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.
F&B Operation Seminar & Breakfast.
5 Minutes x 2 for Speech:
Vendor Breakfast.
Gala Awards Dinner.
Name on all Material:
Posters.
Name Badges.
VIP Hotel Room Upgrade.
Booth Registration.
4 Full Registrations.
Producer Sponsor:
$1500 + Passport Giveaway, Goody Bag, & Silent Auction Item.
Specific-Event Sponsorship (of one of the following Premium Events):
Opening Night Cocktail & Appetizers (Two Available).
Vendor Breakfast (Three Available).
Vendor Trade Show & Lunch (Three Available).
Cocktail Reception prior to Gala (Two Available).
Drinks for Gala and “Let’s Dance Social” (One Available).
F&B Operation Seminar & Breakfast (Two Available).
Each Sponsorship Includes:
Mention of Event Sponsor.
2 Full Registrations
Name on Event/Verbal Recognition.
Name on Event Material.
Booth Registration.
2 Minutes for Speech:
Vendor Breakfast.
VIP Hotel Room Upgrade (based on first come-first serve—limited number of upgrades).
Director Sponsor:
$1250 + Passport Giveaway, Goody Bag, and Silent Auction Item.
Specific-Event Sponsorship (of one of the following General Events):
Bus Transportation.
Drinks & Popcorn for Studio Presentations & Screenings.
Each Sponsorship Includes:
Mention of Event Sponsor.
Name on Event/Verbal Recognition.
Name on Event Material.
Booth Registration
1 Full Registration
Conference Rates
Make sure you select in the store the applicable rate for you to attend the conference. Registration will be confirmed with a completed application and full payment.
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