There are numerous ways to stay safe and stay connected to your industry peers at the NCA Virtual Convention. Here are just a few of the ways you'll be able to network once you log into the virtual event platform on March 8:
- Join the NCA Step N' Serve Challenge. Chat directly with your industry peers as you compete for the highest step count for charity!
- One-On-One or Group Chat and Video function to share thoughts on each session or just to simply say hello
- SmartMatch® Appointments based upon attendee and exhibitor profile responses. Be automatically matched with colleagues in the coffee categories you're interested in.
- Send a blind email or message to attendees promoting your product or service.
- Search for Attendees by Last Name, Company Name, Country, State, City and Primary Business
- Search for Exhibitors by Company Name, Country, State, City and Primary Business
- Conduct a keyword search for sessions, speakers, attendees, exhibitors, etc.
- Meet a potential vendor, support a charity or learn more about industry publications during the dedicated Exhibitor Time and Smart Match Appointments hours
- Pop into the midday the Wednesday and Thursday Networking Coffee & Chat or Thursday Luncheon Demonstration breaks
- Attend one of the Tuesday Trivia or Wednesday Magician & Mentalist Virtual Happy Hours to chat and engage with other attendees.
Schedule of Networking Events
Check out the full Program here.
FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 8
Take part in the NCA Step n' Serve Challenge in the days leading up to the Convention. Network in-app with your industry peers as you move toward a shared step count goal to benefit coffee charities!
TUESDAY, MARCH 8
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Virtual Help Desk and Exhibits Open
9:00 am – 11:30 am Dedicated Exhibitor Time and Smart Match Appointments
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Dedicated Exhibitor Time and Galleries
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Virtual Happy Hour with Trivia, Networking
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
9:00 am – 10:00 am Dedicated Exhibitor Time and Smart Match Appointments
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Virtual Help Desk and Exhibits Open
11:50 am – 12:30 pm Networking Coffee & Chat
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Dedicated Exhibitor Time and Smart Match Appointments
1:45 pm – 2:05 pm Wellness Break Presented By: Ailís Garcia, The Strong Movement®
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Virtual Happy Hour, Mentalist & Mind Reader
THURSDAY, MARCH 10
9:00 am – 10:00 am Dedicated Exhibitor Time and Smart Match Appointments
9:00 am – 3:15 pm Virtual Help Desk and Exhibits Open
10:50 am – 11:20 am Networking Coffee and Chat
12:10 pm – 1:00 pm Luncheon Demonstration
2:15 pm – 2:35 pm Wellness Break Presented By: Ailís Garcia, The Strong Movement®
Questions? Review our FAQ, or contact info@ncausa.org or call 212-766-4007.