Experience! 2010
Hilton Austin Downtown
July 25-28, 2010
Austin, Texas
Room rate - $169 per night (single/double)
You can be ahead of your time, on the cutting edge, and “in-the-know” as you learn from the industry’s trend-setters, movers and shakers.
This revolutionary conference attracts professionals from every segment of the market: caterers (on and off premise), special event planners and designers, wedding consultants and suppliers to the catering and event design world.
Reserve your room at the Hilton Austin Downtown today and get our special group rate! You can also call 1-800-236-1592 and use our group rate code, NACE2010.
When: July 25-28, 2010
Where: Austin, Texas
Register: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?4W%2cI4%2cba9f620a-a84e-4716-90cb-ada3a3d40fd3
Email: conference@nacenet.org
Registration Information
Attendees may register online. Non-members who purchase a full conference registration will receive a one year membership.
Early-Bird Deadline - March 31
Regular Deadline - July 15
Fee Information
Installment Plan
Attendees may register and pay for the conference in three installments by completing the Installment Agreement Form. Forms must be received by April 15 to receive the installment plan. Payments will be processed by credit card only.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Saturday, July 24
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm NACE Board of Directors Meeting
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration Opens
Sunday, July 25
7:00 am – 7:00 pm Registration and NACE Bookstore
7:30 am – 8:00 am Joint Meeting Breakfast
8:00 am – 10:00 am Joint BOD/CPC Meeting
10:00 am – 12:00 pm CPC Meeting
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CPC Lunch
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm CPCE Exam
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Committee Meetings
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Candidate Meet and Greet
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm First Time Attendees Meeting
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Opening Reception at The Driskill Hotel
9:00 pm – 12:00 am Foundation Event
Monday, July 26
7:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration and NACE Bookstore
8:00 am – 8:45 am Opening Breakfast
8:45 am – 10:30 am Opening General Session: Industry Summit
10:30 am – 11:00 am Refreshment Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Meetings
- Meet the Candidates
- Off-Premise Caterers Meeting
- Event Professionals Meeting
- Student Meeting
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Culinary Experience
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Business Partner Advisory Group Meeting
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Refreshment Break
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Delegate Voting
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Business Partner Reception (By invitation only)
Tuesday, July 27
7:00 am – 4:30 pm Registration and NACE Bookstore
8:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast in Marketplace
10:00 am – 11:30 am Design Experience
11:30 am – 11:45 am Refreshment Break
11:45 am – 1:00 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Lunch in Marketplace
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Closing Gala Awards Dinner and After Party
Wednesday, July 28
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Registration and NACE Bookstore
9:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:00 am Closing General Session
11:00 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Workshop Sessions
11:00 am – 12:00 pm NACE Board of Directors Meeting