Special Events

Don’t Miss These Special Events and Features!

Scholastic Dealer Workshop
3:00 – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 20, at the Sheraton Host Hotel

Dealer Roundtable Luncheon*
11:30 – 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21
One of the benefits in attending the Dealer Conference is the opportunity to network with, and learn from, a variety of dealers across different industries from across the country and around the world. Join your fellow dealers for lunch, lively discussion and problem-solving. Members of the Retail Store Council, your elected representatives at NSSEA, will facilitate discussions on subjects that are continually the "hot topics", such as how to increase traffic in your store, promotions that work, and retail trends.
*Must be a dealer registered for the Dealer Conference to attend.

Welcome Reception on the Exhibit Floor
4:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21(refreshments served beginning at 6:00 pm)
Hit the ground running after the Keynote Address when exhibits open, and you can reconnect with industry friends while getting down to business. Light hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be provided and cash bars will be available.

NSSEA Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation
5:00–6:00 pm, Thursday, March 22
Join your fellow members to honor those who have contributed to NSSEA’s success over the years at this special reception to celebrate our volunteer leaders and award winners. Presentations will be made to the winners of the John L. Spalding Memorial Scholarship and outgoing members of the Board of Directors, Committees, and Councils.

International Members Reception
6:00–7:00 pm, Thursday, March 22
All international members are invited to mix, mingle and unwind with friends from near and far. This popular event takes place just after the Annual Meeting.

Best of Show Dealer Roundtable
8:00 – 9:00 am, Friday, March 23
Join your fellow dealers on the last day of exhibits to share in a discussion of the "Best of the Best" to highlight the most innovative and buzz-worthy products on the show floor, as determined by your dealer community. The exhibit hall will be open from 9 am-3 pm, leaving enough time to see what you may have missed!

New Product Pavilion – Open before Ed Expo!
The New Product Pavilion is designed to help you find new products, conduct product research, and better plan your time in the exhibit hall. Visit the Pavilion on Wednesday before exhibits open to view the New Products on display, and know what booths you HAVE TO VISIT during the show. Only new products introduced since the previous Ed Expo will be displayed, so come view the very latest for the 2012-13 school year!

Rent-A-Box Service
“Rent-A-Box” gives you a “personal storage area” for your convention materials which you can add to throughout the show. Use the coupon provided by NSSEA when you pick up your badge on-site to receive your free box. Then just fill up your box and ship your materials home (shipping is not included).