Full Conference Registration includes access to all general sessions, education sessions, expo and the NACS Show Kick-Off Party taking place on Tuesday, October 5 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CDT at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center. Note: You must be 21 years of age or older to attend the Kick-Off Party, ID (with proof of age) is required to access the event.

One Day Registration:

• Wednesday One Day - Includes access to all education sessions and general sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, the expo on Wednesday and access to the NACS Show Kick-Off Party taking place on Tuesday, October 5 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CDT at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center. Note: You must be 21 years of age or older to attend the Kick-Off Party. ID (with proof of age) is required to access the event.
• Thursday One Day - Includes access to all education sessions, general session and expo on Thursday.
• Friday One Day - Includes access to the general session and expo on Friday.

For the lowest possible rate, be sure to register by June 22, 2021 to receive the Early Bird rate! The Pre-Show registration deadline is September 24, 2021 – after this date on site fees apply.

You do not have to be a NACS member to attend the NACS Show. However, members do receive discounted registration rates. For more information about NACS membership visit NACS Membership.

During the registration process, those registering as an Attendee: Retailer/Fuel Marketer, Convenience Distributor, or Fuel Marketer/Fuel Jobber whose company is not currently a NACS member, will be prompted to upload a copy of their company’s business license or provide their company’s URL to show proof of retailer/buyer status. Those registering as a Convenience Distributor or Fuel Marketer/Jobber whose company is not currently an NACS member must provide a copy of their business license or company URL. If NACS finds that you do not qualify as an Attendee: Retailer/Fuel Marketer, Convenience Distributor or Fuel Marketer/Fuel Jobber for the NACS Show based on the descriptions listed below, we reserve the right to change your registration to a non-exhibiting supplier attendee and charge the applicable fee. If you do not fall into one of the categories listed below, you must register as an Attendee: Non-Exhibiting Supplier Full Conference at the appropriate rate.

• Retailer/Fuel Marketer – Owner/operator of retail store(s) in convenience or non-convenience (drug, mass, grocery, dollar store, specialty store, micro market, etc.) formats. (May also market fuel products to convenience stores.)
• Convenience Distributor – Distributes, but does not manufacture, a full line of products such as tobacco, confectionery, general merchandise, dry grocery, and frozen or perishable items for resale by convenience retailers. The typical convenience distributor provides delivery, credit, sales representation and other value-added services to convenience retailers. Companies that manufacture and distribute their own products do not qualify as buyers and must register as Exhibitors and/or Non-Exhibiting Suppliers.
• Fuel Marketer/Jobber – Wholesaler of fuel; does not operate retail stores.

All media requesting credentials for the 2021 NACS Show must be approved by providing any of the following during the online registration process. Registrations submitted without the appropriate documentation may be denied.

• Your company URL
• A business card with name, editorial title and media outlet’s logo
• A copy of the masthead that clearly displays your name and editorial title
• A bylined industry-related article written and published within the last 12 months

It means that the NACS registration staff is reviewing your registration for approval. We will get back to you with your registration status via email within approximately two business days. In some cases, you may receive an email with a link to provide additional information. Please complete the requested information as soon as possible for timely approval.

Yes, all spouses are welcome to attend. They can register as a spouse and pay the appropriate attendee rate.

The NACS Show Kick-Off Party will take place on Tuesday, October 5 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CDT at Lakeside Center in McCormick Place. Access to the Kick-Off Party is included for all full conference/Wednesday One Day attendees. Attendees may purchase tickets for guests that are not attending the NACS Show during the registration process or at the door. Booth personnel can purchase a ticket for $90 per person through the exhibitor registration portal or at the door.  

You must be 21 years of age or older to attend the NACS Show Kick-Off Party. ID (with proof of age) is required to access this event. For additional questions regarding the Kick-Off Party, please contact nacsshowreg@convenience.org

All NACS Show registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to NACS Customer Service. A full refund, less an administrative fee equal to 15% of the amount paid for registration, will be credited back to the original payment method if written notification is received on/before September 6, 2021. After September 6, 2021, NACS will review all refund requests to assess forfeiture, full or partial refund depending on circumstances. Transfer of your NACS Show registration to another person within your company may be completed at any time without penalty. If you have any questions, please call us at 469-513-9489 or email nacs@maritz.com.

A confirmation will be emailed to each attendee once the registration has been processed. Please make sure to include a valid email address to receive your confirmation.

Badges will not be mailed in advance of the NACS Show. Attendees can pick up their badges on site at several locations. More information about how to pick up your badge on site will be provided closer to the event and at nacsshow.com. Photo ID, with name that matches your badge name, will be required to pick up your badge on site. In the event you lose or misplace your badge after picking it up on site, you will incur a $100 reprint fee for the first reprint. If an additional reprint is needed, the full on site registration cost will be charged.

Children age 16 and older must be registered as an Attendee for admission into the exposition. Children age 15 and younger do not need to be registered in order to visit the Show floor. All children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times while on the Show floor. Absolutely no one under the age of 16—including infants—will be allowed on the Show floor during move-in and move-out hours. A child waiver form must be completed for any child 15 or younger to access the exhibit hall. Child Waiver forms will be available on site in the main NACS Show registration area as well as at Expo Hall security locations throughout the convention center. Limited to two children age 15 and younger per paying attendee.

Attendees and exhibitors may NOT exchange, give, trade or sell their NACS Show badge to anyone. Anyone found in violation of this policy will be immediately removed from the convention and no refund for registration fees paid will be provided. Exhibitors caught sharing or purchasing exhibitor badges for retailer/buyer attendees will lose all exhibiting priority points for 2022 (maximum 8 points).

No, we do not offer government rates to attend the Show.

By attending the 2022 NACS Show, you consent to the use of your image and/or name by NACS in/on any marketing materials, social media, registered publication, videos, broadcast and cable media without charge or obligation.

Contact NACS Show registration customer service at nacs@maritz.com or 469-513-9489, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, for assistance.

Please visit NACS Show FAQs for answers to the most common questions regarding the NACS Show.