ATTENDEES
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is the national trade association for the entire convenience services industry, including the food and refreshment vending, coffee service and foodservice management industries, including on-site, commissary, catering, micro markets, pantry and unattended retail.
CTW 2024 will take place December 11-12 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
CTW 2024 promises an unparalleled and more exclusive experience for attendees than ever before.
Learn more here.
There are different categories of membership. Learn more about NAMA membership or contact NAMA Membership at [email protected].
You do not need to be a member of NAMA to attend, although pricing is considerably lower for members. Anyone involved in the coffee service, micro market, pantry, vending and unattended industries are welcome to attend CTW.
All pricing levels and detailed information is available on the registration page.
To receive the member rate, your company's NAMA membership must be paid through December 31, 2024. If you register as a member but your company's membership expires before December 31, 2024, you will be contacted to renew your membership or you will be charged the balance for the non-member rate at badge pick-up.
Email [email protected] for assistance with registration or to renew your membership.
Yes, the pricing is the same for spouses as it is for the member / non-member attendee.
No, if you have a disability and require an aide, they will receive a complimentary badge. Please email [email protected].
Yes, all hospitality students over the age of 18 are welcome. Just present your student I.D. at registration and you may attend free of charge.
No one under age 16 will be admitted to the event. Only nursing infants (swaddled or carried) are allowed at the event. No car seats, buggies, wagons or strollers will be permitted.
All of the exciting learning series, keynote speaker and many other educational programs are included, unless otherwise noted.
The recommended attire is business or business casual.
Only written cancellation requests submitted via email to [email protected] and received by Friday, November 1, 2024, will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after November 1, 2024, and no refunds will be given for no-shows. Attendee substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the event, provided that the substitute is from the same organization.
Attendee substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the event, provided that the substitute is from the same organization.
CONNECTION HUB PARTICIPANTS
Contact your CTW Partner Opportunities sales representative to apply and reserve a space.
FOR COMPANIES BEGINNING WITH LETTERS A – M
Anthony O’Shea
[email protected]
770.432.8410 x109
FOR COMPANIES BEGINNING WITH LETTERS N – Z OR A NUMBER
Katie Burke
[email protected]
770.432.8410 x156
Click here to view the floor plan. For the most up to date availability contact your sales representative.
FOR COMPANIES BEGINNING WITH LETTERS A – M
Anthony O’Shea
[email protected]
770.432.8410 x109
FOR COMPANIES BEGINNING WITH LETTERS N – Z OR A NUMBER
Katie Burke
[email protected]
770.432.8410 x156
The full Connection Hub participant list is available here.
NAMA membership is not required to be a CTW 2024 Partner, however, members do receive a discounted rate on Connection Hub spaces. View the full list of CTW Partner Opportunities.
Please contact our membership department at [email protected], for more information about NAMA membership.
Click here to view the Connection Hub space details.
The cost of furniture rental, electrical, WiFi, telecom and other utilities, material handling and labor charges, audiovisual, floral, photography, carpet (other than existing carpet in the Connection Hub), etc., are not included in the Connection Hub rate. These services can be ordered through the GES Service Manual which is available approximately 90 days prior to the event.
Yes, the Connection Hub is carpeted in a multi-colored pattern. Your company may bring your own flooring or place an order with GES if a particular color/style is preferred. Click here to see a picture of the Connection Hub carpet.
The service manual includes all order forms, booth furnishing and carpet options, booth cleaning information, labor rates, etc. It will be available approximately 90 days before the event.
You can reach GES Monday – Thursday from 8:00am - 4:30pm CT and Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm CT at 800.801.7648 or 702.515.5970. You may also use the online chat function located within the GES Service Manual.
Advance Shipment to Warehouse and Direct Shipment to Show Site information, rates and deadlines are available in the GES Service Manual. Material handling charges will apply.
Move-In
Tuesday, December 10
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday, December 11
7:00am – 10:00am
Connection Hub setup must be complete by 10:00am. The Connection Hub will be closed to all participants from 10:00am – 11:30am for cleaning. Everyone must exit the Connection Hub at that time and may reenter at 11:30am.
Connection Hub Schedule
Wednesday, December 11
12:00pm – 7:00pm – Connection Hub Open
Thursday, December 12
7:30am – 4:00pm – Connection Hub Open
Move-Out
Thursday, December 12
4:00pm – 8:00pm
*Schedule is subject to change
Connection Hub descriptions can be updated via the MYS Exhibitor Portal by clicking on the "Exhibitor Directory Listing" tile on the main landing page.
Refer to the Connection Hub Resources page for more information regarding alcoholic beverages, corkage & sampling.
As a standard requirement for all our Connection Hub participants, it is necessary for you to carry general liability coverage from an insurance company in good standing with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Insurance Coverage is not optional. This insurance must be in force during the lease dates of the event, December 10-12, 2024, naming National Automatic Merchandising Association, 1777 North Kent Street, Suite 1010, Arlington, VA 22209 as the certificate holder. The following must be named as additional insured: National Automatic Merchandising Association, GES, Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, & Tradeshow Logic.
If you do not have insurance, or you would rather not use your own insurance, (similar to when you rent a car – so that claims would not be filed against your policy), we have set up a program with Rainprotection Insurance through which your company may purchase compliant insurance instantly. The order form is located in the MYS Exhibitor Portal.
The Connection Hub will have complimentary basic WiFi, however, it is only intended for personal use. An order may be placed with the hotel for wireless or wired internet. Please refer to the GES Service Manual.
Many opportunities exist to help connect you with your customers and prospects. Click here to view CTW Partner Opportunities or contact your CTW sales representative for information on how to boost your presence at the event.
FOR COMPANIES BEGINNING WITH LETTERS A – M
Anthony O’Shea
[email protected]
770.432.8410 x109
FOR COMPANIES BEGINNING WITH LETTERS N – Z OR A NUMBER
Katie Burke
[email protected]
770.432.8410 x156
Visit the Connection Hub Resources page for more information.
Please reach out to your CTW sales representative to discuss cancellation.
FOR COMPANIES BEGINNING WITH LETTERS A – M
Anthony O’Shea
[email protected]
770.432.8410 x109
FOR COMPANIES BEGINNING WITH LETTERS N – Z OR A NUMBER
Katie Burke
[email protected]
770.432.8410 x156
If you have questions, please contact [email protected].