Conference Events

Opening Reception Presented by Aramark

When you’ve settled into your destination after months of anticipation, there’s only one right way to highlight the occasion. It’s time to celebrate! Don’t miss the opening reception at C3X: the perfect way to recharge and reunite with your favorite industry peers. Ease into the C3X experience with food, friends, and festivities, and feed off the collective energy as NACAS kicks off the evolution of our historic annual conference & expo.

Attendees: Full registration and Opening Reception ticket holders

Food: Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages

NACAS Foundation Robert "Bob" DeMoss Golf Tournament

THE NACAS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT IS SOLD OUT. 

Tee it up with the NACAS Foundation on Sunday morning of C3X at the Rosen Shingle Creek golf course to soak up some sun and compete in a scramble style golf tournament.

All proceeds from this event go to the NACAS Foundation.

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Wake Up With NACAS Series!

Get up early, for a fun start to each day of the conference!

• Sunday: Sunrise Yoga
• Monday: Water Aerobics
• Tuesday: 5K Fun Run/Walk

Participants in the annual 5k Fun Run/Walk for a free T-Shirt.

Campus Tours

See what Rollins College and the University of Central Florida are doing to implement cutting-edge campus service solutions that enhance the student experience, streamline business processes, and increase revenue. Advance registration is required and attendance has been limited to 50 individuals per tour.

Rollins College is a private residential liberal arts college with an evening program and number MBA Program in Florida. From Princeton Review to Conde Nast Traveler, the campus is regularly rated as one of America’s most beautiful campuses. Rollins is noted for its innovative approaches to developing commercial real estate that provides future expansion for the college and investment funds.

The tour will include a visit to the new campus book store and the four-star Alfond Inn. The proceeds from the successful hotel are generating endowed scholarships. The tour will end at the new campus event center and will include a briefing on the planning for the new Lakeside Residence Hall under construction.

The University of Central Florida, founded in 1963, is located in Orlando. UCF and its 13 colleges provide opportunities to 66,183 students, offering 182 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 31
doctoral programs. Students come from all 50 states and 154 countries. The university benefits from a diverse faculty and staff who create a welcoming environment, a high quality of life, and
opportunities to grow, learn and succeed.

The tour will include a visit to the the Student Union and the John T. Washington Center, located in the heart of campus. The Student Union and John T. Washington Center hosts the majority of food and retail location on campus. Highlights of the tour will include the UCF bookstore, Card Services, and the Student Union food court, among many other provided services. A short reception to follow after the tour.

Important: This event is a registration add-on. Make sure to include this ticket in your cart as you are registering for C3X. 

Annual Business Meeting

Open to all Institutional Members. Hear reports by the regional presidents, the NACAS Foundation, and the Certification Commission. One designee from each institution votes on the annual budget, any Constitution & By-Laws updates, and the incoming slate of officers.

Celebration Luncheon Presented by Starbucks

Celebrate the induction of the new incoming president for NACAS and recently awarded CASP designees, while getting a sneak peak at the 2019 C3X Conference & Expo.

Closing Reception

Just as C3X festively marks the arrival of the NACAS community, the finale event produces a night to remember on a grand scale. Join your professional friends – both old and new – as we celebrate the many swift advancements made throughout the C3X experience, both individually as evolving leaders, and collectively as an enterprising industry. Wind down with peers and partners, and reward yourself and your community for a job well done. The C3X Closing Reception is the ultimate, fun breather you deserve before heading back to business to activate all the amazing knowledge and connections you’ve gained.