ATLANTIC COAST EXPOSITION
Where the Vending Industry Meets on the East Coast
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Registration Opens May 1st!
ACE 2026 - October 8-10
Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation
9800 Queensway Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC
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*Please note that GOLF registration is a separate registration. |
Operator Early Bird Pricing
Operator $50.00/person
| Guest $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 $10.00/person A minor is everyone aged 2 - 12 years, whether or not the person is employed by the company. |
Educational Sessions
The following education sessions are included FREE in your ACE Registration.
Federal & State Speakers: This event takes place on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 9:00 am - 9:50 pm (50 min) | Navigating Cost Pressures A panel of experts discussing strategies to manage, adapt & Optimize for Success
This event takes place on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 10:00 am - 10:50 pm (50 min) | Communication & Technology The Human Side of AI: Interactive Workshop with the Human Advantage
Friday, October 10, 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:20 pm (80 min) |
ACE Events - Free to All Registered Attendees
Lei'd Back
The ACE Friday Night Lei'd Back Party will be held on the night of Friday, October 9, 2026 from | First Class ACE Honors
The First Class ACE Honors 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. | Continental Corn Hole Cup
The ACE Continental Corn Hole Cup will feature a cornhole tournament, music, and drinks. The tournament will be held at 2:45pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026. FREE to all attendees |
Keynote SpeakerTEDx Speaker Jake Fehling to Present "Hype is Not Just for Halftime!” Professional Hype Man helps leaders and teams unlock energy, belief, and momentum — on purpose!
Keynote Jake Fehling is a TEDx speaker and professional hype man who helps leaders and teams unlock energy, belief, and momentum — on purpose. Known for his high-impact storytelling, humor, and audience interaction, Jake delivers talks that are equal-parts motivating and practical, giving people language and tools they can use immediately in their work and lives. By day, Jake serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Movement Mortgage, where he helps lead brand, culture, and communications for a 4,000-person national organization built on legacy and impact. He’s also the in-stadium hype man for the Carolina Panthers — an experience that’s shaped his belief that confidence, performance, and culture are all fueled by what we reinforce consistently. Jake’s message is simple but powerful: hype isn’t noise — it’s leadership. Audiences leave energized, encouraged, and ready to show up differently the very next day. Join us for the Awards Breakfast at 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 10, to hear Jake Fehling deliver this inspiring message. |
Please Note: Refunds are subject to a $15 processing fee. No refunds after September 9, 2026.