North Central Cinema United Convention
May 11-13, 2026 | Omaha, NE
The 2026 Convention will take place in Omaha, NE in May 2026.
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2026 Conference Registration
CONFERENCE RATES
North Central Cinema United Members: $125
Non-member: $200
Retired industry rate: $75
If you prefer to mail in a paper form, you can download it here (2025).
VENDORS, we’d love to have you! Check out the following opportunities:
SPONSORSHIPS
Title Sponsor (only 3):
$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):
$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
Questions?
Contact NC Cinema United Show Committee Chair:
Russell Vannorsdel
russell@fridleytheatres.com
(515) 537-8349
Shipping:
Goody Bag / Scholarship Auction / Passport Items:
Trade Show Displays (charges may apply):
Omaha – La Vista/Hotel and Conference Center
12520 Westport Parkway
La Vista, NE 68128
