North Central Cinema United Convention

May 11-13, 2026 | Omaha, NE

The 2026 Convention will take place in Omaha, NE in May 2026.

Exterior view of La Vista Conference Center at night, with illuminated signage and a modern multi-story building.
Exterior of a movie theater named Twin Creek Cinema with posters in front, under a clear blue sky.

THEATRES

Marcus Twin Creek Cinema

3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE 68123 | website

Alamo Drafthouse Omaha

12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68138 | website

HOTEL

Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center

12520 Westport Parkway, La Vista, Nebraska 68128 | website

Courtyard Omaha La Vista

12560 Westport Parkway, La Vista, Nebraska 68128 | website

Click here to book your group rate for North Central Cinema United

Those wishing to book via phone should call 1(888) 236-2427

Last day to book a room at the NCCU rate is April 10, 2026

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2026 Conference Registration

CONFERENCE RATES

North Central Cinema United Members: $125

Non-member: $200

Retired industry rate: $75

NOTE:    If you have a special dietary request, including allergy requests, please email us at NCNATOinfo@gmail.com so we can do our best to accomidate that.

If you prefer to mail in a paper form, you can download it here (2026).

2026 VENDOR SPONSORSHIP & TRADE SHOW INFORMATION

SPONSORSHIPS

Title Sponsor (only 3): SOLD OUT!!

  • $7,000 ($5K+ in Cash, remaining $2K in Silent Auction, Passport Donations, In-Kind, or Goody Bag Items).

  • Total-Convention Sponsorship.

  • Includes:

    • Mention of Title Sponsor on all Correspondence.

    • Name on all Events/Verbal Recognition:

      • Opening Night Party.

      • Vendor Breakfast.

      • Trade Show Lunch.

      • Cocktail Reception.

      • Gala Dinner/Awards/Auction/Entertainment. (ONLY SPONSORS.)

      • Seminars & Breakfast.

    • 5 Minutes x 2 for Speech:

      • Vendor Breakfast.

      • Tuesday Night Dinner.

    • Name on all material: posters and name badges.

    • One VIP hotel room included.

    • Booth Registration + 4 Full Registrations.

    • Executive ONE on ONE – NEW!

      • Meet 6 top exhibitor executives for 15 minutes of exclusive ONE on ONE time!

        o   Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Producer Sponsor (only 3): SOLD OUT!!

  • $3,500 + Passport Giveaway, Goody Bag, & Silent Auction Item.

  • Specific-Event Sponsorship (of one of the following Premium Events):

    • Opening Night Cocktail & Appetizers.

    • Vendor Breakfast.

    • Vendor Trade Show & Lunch.

    • Cocktail Reception prior to Gala.

    • Drinks for Tuesday Night Event.

  • Each Sponsorship Includes:

    • Mention of Event Sponsor.

    • Name on Event/Verbal Recognition.

    • Name on Event Material.

    • Booth Registration + 2 Full Registrations

    • 2 Minutes for Speech: Vendor Breakfast.

    • One VIP Hotel Room Upgrade included.

    • Executive ONE on ONE – NEW!

      • Meet 6 top exhibitor executives for 15 minutes of exclusive ONE on ONE time!

        o   Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Director Sponsor:

  • $2,000 + Passport Giveaway, Goody Bag, and Silent Auction Item.

  • Specific-Event Sponsorship (of one of the following events):

    • Bus Transportation.

    • Vendor Breakfast.

    • Drinks for Tuesday Night Event.

    • Studio Presentations & Screenings.

    • Day 2 Breakfast and Programming.

  • Each Sponsorship Includes:

    • Mention of Event Sponsor.

    • Name on Event/Verbal Recognition.

    • Name on Event Material.

    • Booth Registration and 1 Full Registration

    • 1 Minute for Speech: Vendor Breakfast.

 

2026 Vendor Registration

EXHIBITOR TRADE SHOW RATES

Single Booth: $400

Double Booth: $600

Convention Events w/ Booth: $200

Booth & Convention Events (Convention for One Individual): $550

If you prefer to mail in a paper form, you can download it here (2026).


Questions?

Contact NC Cinema United Show Committee Chair:
Russell Vannorsdel
russell@fridleytheatres.com
(515) 537-8349

Shipping:
Goody Bag / Scholarship Auction / Passport Items:
Marcus Twin Creek Cinema
c/o North Central Cinema United
3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE 68123

Trade Show Displays (charges may apply):
Omaha – La Vista/Hotel and Conference Center
12520 Westport Parkway
La Vista, NE 68128


Thank you to our Title Sponsors!

Retro-style pill icon with a circular shape, red and black color scheme, and the word 'PILLS' in stylized text
Logo of a globe with lines, next to the text 'Global Tech Solutions' in black.
Logo with the word THEATER in large brown letters and TOOLKIT in smaller gray letters below, with a film strip graphic at the top.

Producer Sponsors

Blue and black logo for Screen Media with a stylized 'S' and text

Logo of AggieLix with a blue and red color scheme, featuring payment tickets and Roman numerals.
Illustration of a person watering a small plant with a watering can, symbolizing growth or environmental awareness, set against a green background.
Gold Medal snacks logo with tagline 'Snacks, Smiles & Success!'

Director Sponsors