ATLANTIC COAST EXPOSITION

Where the Vending Industry Meets on the East Coast

Operator Registration


Registration Opens Early Spring 2026
ACE 2026 - October 8-10

Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation
9800 Queensway Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC



*Please note that TOP GOLF registration is a separate registration.
Tournament details and registration can be found below or on the Golf Registration page.

Operator Early Bird Pricing


Operator


$50.00/person





An operator is an employee of a vending company, either full or part-time, including government attendees. 

Guest
(of Operator Attendee)


$50.00/person



A guest is anyone age 13 or older accompanying an operator, who is NOT in the vending industry and is NOT a customer. This option may NOT be used by a co-worker or an associate within the industry.

Minor
(Everyone Aged 2 - 12)


$10.00/person





A minor is everyone aged 2 - 12 years, whether or not the person is employed by the company.

2025 Educational Sessions


The following education sessions are included FREE in your ACE Registration.

Federal & State
Legislative Update
"Political Landscapes & Local Issues"

Speakers:
Lobbyists from NC - Dick Carlton; SC - Annie Wilson, VA - Jeff Smith, IV, NAMA




This event takes place on

Friday, October 10, 2025

from

9:00 am - 9:50 pm (50 min)

Social Media in the Vending Industry

"Using Social Media to Build Your Business"

Panelists:
Linda Saldana, CEO Seventh Wave Refreshments; Sam Steffen, Reg VP Canteen; Neil Swindale, CEO Vending Connection

Moderator:
Lexi Kiser-Morris (Kwik Kafe)


This event takes place on

Friday, October 10, 2025

from

10:00 am - 11:15 pm (75 min)

Communication & Leadership
Session

"Dispensing Excellence: Precision Hiring and Leadership Across Generations"

Speaker:
The Smart Guy, Anthony DeNino with CORe Creating Our Reality, LLC



This event takes place on

Friday, October 10, 2025

from

11:20 am - 12:20 pm (60 min)


ACE Events - Free to All Registered Attendees


Friday Night Party


The ACE Friday Night Party will be held on the night of Friday, October 9, 2026 from
6:30pm to 9:00pm and is FREE for all attendees. Dinner, drinks, and live music

Awards Breakfast


The ACE Awards Breakfast will be on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 8:00am to 9:45am and is FREE to conference attendees.

Special annual awards to those who excel throughout the year.

Cornhole Tournament


The ACE in the Corn Hole Party features a cornhole tournament, music, and drinks. The tournament will be held on the afternoon of Saturday, October 10, 2026. 

Sign up onsite at the registration desk.

FREE to all attendees

Keynote Speaker

Unforgettable Memories: Brice Harney Dazzled at ACE 2025

Mentalist Brice Harney to Present "Extraordinary by Design" at Viva Las ACES

Accomplished Dallas-based performer reveals how mentalism concepts can transform professional interactions.


We hope you didn’t miss the fun, the awards, and the mesmerizing show by Brice Harney. His presentation was nothing short of magical and breathtaking, filled with surprises that left everyone in awe.

In his fascinating talk, Brice translated the compelling concepts of influence and perception from the world of mentalism into powerful tools for professional growth. Attendees discovered how to apply these principles to forge stronger connections and create "amazing moments"—those pivotal interactions that can change the trajectory of a relationship, career, or project.

Brice’s high-energy delivery combined gripping storytelling with world-class mentalism and incredible sleight of hand, drawing everyone into an interactive experience as he demonstrated the same impossible feats that have astonished his distinguished clients.

We hope you enjoyed this unique opportunity and walked away inspired by Brice Harney’s transformative presentation at ACE’s Saturday morning Awards Breakfast.


Please Note: Refunds are subject to a $15 processing fee. No refunds after September 9, 2026. 

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