ATLANTIC COAST EXPOSITION
Where the Vending Industry Meets on the East Coast
2025 ACE Show Schedule
Thursday, October 9, 2025
7:00 am - 3:00 pm | - Contractor Setup - | for All Exhibit Space |
11:00 am - 3:00 pm | - ACE GOLF Tournament - | at Beachwood Golf Club |
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm | - Exhibitor Move-In - | for All Exhibit Space |
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | - Registration - | at Cambridge Hall Pre-Function |
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | - ACE Planning Committee Meeting - | Windsor C |
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | NCVA PAC Reception | Windsor B |
Friday, October 10, 2025
7:30 am - 5:00 pm | - Registration - | at Cambridge Hall Pre-Function |
9:00 am - 12:20 pm | - ACE 2025 Educational Sessions - | at Windsor Ballroom |
8:00 am - 11:30 am | - Exhibitor Move-In - | for All Exhibit Space |
9:00 am - 9:50 am | - Federal & State Legislative Update - | at Windsor Ballroom |
10:00 am - 11:15 am | - Social Media Tools - | at Windsor Ballroom |
Speakers and Various Panelists:
Linda Saldana, CEO Seventh Wave Refreshments; Sam Steffen -Reg VP Canteen'
Neil Swindale, CEO Vending Conncetion; Moderator: Lexi Kiser-Morris (Kwik Kafe)
Sponsor:
From filling machines to filling open positions, social media can do more than you think. In this expert-led panel, learn how companies in vending, office coffee, and food service are leveraging platforms to attract customers, recruit quality employees, and build a memorable brand presence. We’ll explore solutions for low views, discuss whether strategies should vary based on company size, and share real-world examples of what works—and what doesn’t. Whether you're showcasing products or company culture, this session will offer practical, scalable tactics to help your business grow—one smart post at a time.
11:20 am - 12:20 pm | - Communication & Leadership -
| at Windsor Ballroom |
Session Details: Today’s workforce is evolving, and leaders must do more than fill positions — they build teams that are aligned, adaptable, and tuned in to the needs of multiple generations. This dynamic and interactive session will explore how to identify and hire candidates who fit the role AND elevate team culture with long-term success. You’ll gain actionable strategies for managing across generational lines, reducing friction, and fostering stronger collaboration. Attendees will walk away with practical tools to attract top talent and lead with clarity where different generations and perspectives come together. |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | - Session Attendees' Box Lunch Pickup - | at Windsor Ballroom Pre-Function |
Sponsor: Grand Strand Sandwich Company
FREE to All Attendees
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm | - RIBBON CUTTING - | at Windsor Ballroom |
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm | - SHOW HOURS - | for All Exhibit Space |
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm | - The Winning Pour (ACE Bar Open )- | at Westminster Hall |
Sponsors: Red Bull & Van Products Commercial Upfit
ACE COFFEE BAR by Lavazza (in alcove by show entrance)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | ACEs After Dark Party | at Palladium - Brighton Towers |
Sponsor: Pepsi Bottling Ventures, PepsiCo Foodservice, Vendors Supply
Saturday, October 11, 2025
7:30 am - 1:00 pm | - Registration - | at Cambridge Hall Pre-Function |
7:30 am - 8:00 am | - Exhibitor's Meeting - | Somerset Room |
8:00 am - 9:45 am | - Honoring Our Kings & Queens Awards Breakfast - | at Windsor Ballroom |
Accomplished Dallas-based performer reveals how mentalism concepts can transform professional interactions.
FREE to All Attendees
Sponsors: Vistar, VE Solutions
10:00 am - 1:00 pm | - Exhibit Floor Open - | for All Exhibit Space |
10:00 am - 1:00 pm | - The Winning Pour (ACE Bar Open)- ACE COFFEE BAR by Lavazza (in acove by show entrance) | at Westminster Hall |
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm | - Exhibit Move-Out - | for All Exhibit Space |
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | - ACE in the Hole - | at The Landing...at the Fitness Center |
Lunch by Great American Deli
FREE to All Attendees
Click here for Education Session Details - Coming Soon! |