CONNECTING COMPANIES WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS
CAI-NC’s Annual Conference & Expo offers a jackpot of meetups and marketing exposure at the year’s largest gathering! See you in Wilmington August 22-23!
Breakout Session Host: Your company rep front & center as the introducing host for one of 12 Friday learning sessions ($350). Plus main event signage, classroom entrance signage, Conference slide show presence.
(CAI-NC management company and business partner firm members only.) EMAIL TO RESERVE: office@cai-nc.org
Independent Event: Manager Speed Dating | Thursday 1:45-4 PM at the nearby Aloft Coastline Hotel
This cr
azy fun activity is a hit every year! An independent reverse trade show-style event offering face to face dates pairing business partners with managers before Conference officially opens at 4:15 PM. Separate registration required.
Management companies host a table for business partners to visit in 6-minute pre-arranged speed dates. When the bell rings, date's up!
FOR MANAGEMENT COMPANIES: sign up now to host a table (FREE).
FOR MEMBER BUSINESS PARTNERS: participation is currently limited to exhibiting Supporting Partners only. Register here. ($850)
See all exhibitors on the Expo floor and/or see all booth locations.
SOLD OUT
Member business partner firms $1085; Non-members $1,500. Includes 10' x 10' booth plus 2 team members; may register up to 4 additional ($150 each) or purchase electrical power ($150) during registration.
All attendees are given this bingo card of select exhibitors to visit- their full bingo card means chances for big cash prizes. Reserve your logo square during booth registration ($185).
Get some buzz going with your booth’s creative appeal. Attendees will notice your efforts. Our three prize categories for exhibitors:
- Best Giveaway
- Best "Set Your Sail" theme decor
- Best in Show
THURSDAY:
4:15 - 5:30 PM | EXPO "Sip & Stroll"
This official opening event brings your customers out in droves. Everyone can enjoy (adult) beverages and other light refreshments while strolling through the 84 Expo booths. Be there promptly so you can enjoy the full 75 minutes of networking on the Expo floor.
8-10 PM: Welcome Social at Brooklyn Arts Center
For networking gold this popular party event can’t be beat! The fabulous Brooklyn Arts Center is an exceptional venue in the Brooklyn Arts District just a few blocks from the Cape Fear River. Nowhere else can you find hundreds of industry players in one night in one fun space! All registered Exhibitor team members included.
Tip: you can make new and old friends smile at this cash bar event. (Managers and board members enjoy the first drink on us.)
Address: 516 N 4th St. Enjoy a quick shuttle ride among Conference attendees looping from the Railroad Museum on Nutt St.
FRIDAY:
7:30 - 8:15 AM: Second Expo Session: Early Bird Expo & Grab 'n Go Breakfast
8:15 AM: President's Welcome and "PCAM Walk" right in the Expo Hall
7:30 AM- 2:00 PM Free Head Shots for all
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Third Expo Session
11:45 AM Box lunches delivered to the Expo Hall so you can grab a breather.
12:30 - 2 PM LAC UPDATE & FAMILY FEUD - Exhibitors welcome to the Ballroom at 12:30 to join managers and board members for after-lunch programming and fun. Our own version of the classic game show!
3:45 PM: Ice Cream Sundae Bar with Closing Cash Prizes (provided by the chapter)