History

The Atlantic Coast Exposition - Showcasing the Vending and Food Service Industry - is sponsored by the vending associations in the two Carolinas and Virginia, in affiliation with the Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council. Now in its 52nd year, the convention and exhibit attracts over 2,600 attendees from across the United States, in addition to an international audience.

The focal point of ACE is the three-day trade show featuring over 200 suppliers to the vending, office coffee and food service industry. Utilizing the entire 100,000 square feet available in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the exhibit attracts all the major industry suppliers of product, equipment and services.

Beyond the activity on the exhibit floor, vending operators can attend, at no additional cost, the Keynote Breakfast, with a prominent speaker, and an Awards Breakfast, featuring the North Carolina and Virginia Vendor and Supplier of the Year Awards.

A quality education program that addresses the most pertinent industry issues runs in conjunction with the exhibit.

Each evening there are social events with an opportunity for further networking with peers. These events are held at popular Myrtle Beach attractions and are open to all registered attendees for the low, low registration fee.

If recreational activities are of interest, there is an annual Fun Run on the white, sandy beaches, a Volleyball Tournament, NASCAR speed racing and the popular miniature golf tournament. All of these events are available for participation or cheering on the participants.

Known as the convention that offers exhibitors the best return on investment, ACE is a family-oriented event which welcomes participation by operators and suppliers from all across the country.

Visit this Web site again in August for preliminary information on the event scheduled for the new show, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.