ATLANTIC COAST EXPOSITION

Where the Vending Industry Meets on the East Coast

ACE 2023 Show Schedule

Thursday, October 12, 2023


07:00 am - 03:00 pm

- Contractor Setup -

for All Exhibit Space

12:00 pm - 03:00 pm

- ACE TOP GOLF Tournament -
Tournament Sponsor: All State Mfg

at TOP GOLF
(2850 Robert M. Grissom Pkwy, MB, SC  29577)

03:00 pm - 9:00 pm

- Exhibitor Move-In -

for All Exhibit Space

02:00 pm - 06:00 pm

- Registration -

at Cambridge Hall Pre-Function

12:00 pm - 03:00 pm

- NCVA PAC Event -
At TOP GOLF

at TOP GOLF

05:00 pm - 06:00 pm

- ACE Planning Committee Meeting -

TBD

Friday, October 13, 2023


07:30 am - 05:00 pm

- Registration -

at Cambridge Hall Pre-Function

08:00 am - 11:30 am

- Exhibitor Move-In -

for All Exhibit Space

09:00 am - 09:50 am

- Federal Industry LEGISLATIVE UPDATE -

at Windsor Ballroom


Speakers: NAMA:  Robert Jackson, Dir. Govt. Affairs; Michael Hogg, Mgr. State Affairs

Michael Hogg is NAMA’s Manager of State Affairs. Michael leads NAMA’s tracking and engagement on issues that arise at the state and local levels. Prior to NAMA, Michael managed state affairs at an economic research firm in Washington, DC. With nearly a decade of state policy experience, he has also served in a variety of roles in Pennsylvania, including deputy press secretary on a campaign for governor and legislative director for a state senator. Michael has a political science degree from Colgate University and a Master’s Certificate in Business Fundamentals from George Mason University.



10:00 am - 11:00 am

- Snacking Culture -

Three Square Meals to "On-the-Go" Snacking

at Windsor Ballroom


Speaker: Jessi Moffit, Canteen
FREE to All Attendees

11:10 am - 12:20 pm

- Technology A-Z -
Filling the Gap Between Open Markets & Locked Vendors 

Speakers: Jim Chico, USI; Ryan McWhirter, 365 Retail Markets; Victoria Condron, Amazon, Just Walk Out, Global Strategy
Sponsor: USI, 365 Retail Markets

Free to All Attendees

at Windsor Ballroom

11:30 am - 01:00 pm

- Session Attendees' Box Lunch Pickup -

at Windsor Ballroom Pre-Function

Sponsor: Grand Strand Sandwich Company

12:25 pm - 12:30 pm

- RIBBON CUTTING -

at Windsor Ballroom

12:30 pm - 05:30 pm

- SHOW OPENS -

for All Exhibit Space

1:30 pm - 05:30 pm

- ACE 2023 Flower Power Bar OPENS -

at Westminster Hall

Sponsors: Van Products Commercial Upfit & Cantaloupe

06:30 pm - 09:00 pm

Don't Worry Be Hippie Party
Dinner, Drinks & Entertainment

FREE to all attendees

at Palladium - Brighton Towers

Sponsor: Pepsi Bottling Ventures, PepsiCo Foodservice; Co-sponsor: Vendor Supply

Saturday, October 14, 2023


07:30 am - 1:00 pm

- Registration -

at Cambridge Hall Pre-Function

07:30 am - 08:00 am

- Exhibitor's Meeting -

Somerset Room

08:00 am - 9:45 am

- Good Vibes Awards Breakfast -

at Windsor Ballroom

Sponsors: Vistar, Brokers Unlimited, BBI, VE Solutions, Death Wish Coffee
Keynote: Paige Fehling
"Working Run Down"
Her high-energy, interactive keynote will be far out, man!

FREE to All Attendees

10:00 am - 01:00 pm

- Exhibit Floor Open -

for All Exhibit Space

10:00 am - 01:00 pm


- Flower Power Bar OPENS -
Sponsors: Van Products Commercial Upfit & Cantaloupe

at Westminster Hall

01:00 pm - 08:00 pm

- Exhibit Move-Out -

for All Exhibit Space

02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

- Groovin' Corn Hole Tournament - Hole Lotta Love
Live Music by Andy Velo

at The Landing...at the Fitness Center

Sponsors: Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Komi Keg - VW Bus Onsite!
Lunch by Great American Deli
FREE to All Attendees
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