NATSO Connect 2018 Schedule

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Only Open Registration
Outside Delta Ballroom

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-In
Delta Ballroom

Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018

8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Registration Open
Outside Delta Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Move-In
Delta Ballroom

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Top Trends Disrupting the Truckstop Industry: Opening Kickoff Keynote
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom

2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Great Ideas! for Independent Operators Workshop
Bayou A – E
Independent truckstops and travel plaza operators only. Closed to press.

5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Party Reception
Delta Ballroom
Sponsored by:

6:30 p.m.

New Truckstop and Travel Plaza Member Dinner
Private event. Invite and RSVP required.

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Open
Outside Delta Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Show Floor Open
Delta Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

How E-Commerce is Transforming the Truckstop Industry: Keynote and Breakfast on the Show Floor
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
Sponsored by:

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Future Tech and New Product Demos
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Expo Hours
Delta Ballroom

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fleets Discuss the Autonomous and Electrical Truck Future: Lunch and Keynote on the Show Floor
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom

Sponsored by:

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Future Tech and New Product Demos
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom

1:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

How to Set Your Truckstop Apart Learning Labs
Bayou A-B
Sponsored by:

2:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

NATSO Government Affairs Committee
Bayou E
Closed to press.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

NATSO PAC Party
Water’s Edge
PAC contributors welcome. Whiskey tasting offered for all donors contributing $500 or more. Email dfialkov@natso.com for more information.

Monday, Feb. 12, 2018

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Open
Outside Delta Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Show Floor Open
Delta Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Trucking Economy 2.0: Breakfast and Keynote on the Show Floor
Sponsored by:

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Future Tech and New Product Demos
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Expo Hours

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Big AHA: How to Future-Proof Your Business Against Tomorrow’s Transformational Trends, Today: Lunch and Keynote on the Show Floor
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
Sponsored by:

1:30 p.m - 2:00 p.m.

PAC Committee Meeting
Bayou D

1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Good to Great Show Workshop
Bayou A-B
Closed to press.
Sponsored by:

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-Out
Delta Ballroom

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

AMBEST Board Meeting
Bayou C

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Bayou E

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

NATSO Board of Directors Business Meeting
Bayou E

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

NATSO Foundation Fundraiser at Ryman Auditorium
All NATSO Foundation Fundraiser sponsors and their invited guests welcome.
Musical entertainment provided by Maddie and Tae . Please contact Pamela Hayes for details phayes@natso.com .
After party, on your own, next door at Tootsie's Lounge.
Sponsored by: