NATSO Connect 2018 Schedule
Friday, Feb. 9, 2018
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Only Open Registration
Outside Delta Ballroom
Outside Delta Ballroom
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Move-In
Delta Ballroom
Delta Ballroom
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Open
Outside Delta Ballroom
Outside Delta Ballroom
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Move-In
Delta Ballroom
Delta Ballroom
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Top Trends Disrupting the Truckstop Industry: Opening Kickoff Keynote
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
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.
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:
Delta Ballroom
Sponsored by:
6:30 p.m.
New Truckstop and Travel Plaza Member Dinner
Private event. Invite and RSVP required.
Private event. Invite and RSVP required.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Outside Delta Ballroom
Outside Delta Ballroom
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Show Floor Open
Delta Ballroom
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:
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
Sponsored by:
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Future Tech and New Product Demos
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Expo Hours
Delta Ballroom
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:
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
Sponsored by:
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Future Tech and New Product Demos
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
1:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
2:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
NATSO Government Affairs Committee
Bayou E
Closed to press.
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.
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
Outside Delta Ballroom
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Show Floor Open
Delta Ballroom
Delta Ballroom
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Future Tech and New Product Demos
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
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:
Center Stage, Delta Ballroom
Sponsored by:
1:30 p.m - 2:00 p.m.
PAC Committee Meeting
Bayou D
Bayou D
1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Move-Out
Delta Ballroom
Delta Ballroom
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
AMBEST Board Meeting
Bayou C
Bayou C
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Bayou E
Bayou E
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
NATSO Board of Directors Business Meeting
Bayou E
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:
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:
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018
Major Departure Day
Please note: The schedule is tentative and subject to change.
NATSO Show Floor Experiences Brought to You By:
NATSO Connect app sponsored by:
Welcome Lounge sponsored by:
Focus Group sponsored by: