Full Conference Registration includes access to all general sessions, education sessions, expo and the NACS Show Kick-Off Party taking place on Sunday, October 1 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Brooklyn Bowl. 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:

• Sunday One Day - Includes access to all education sessions and general sessions on Saturday and Sunday, the expo on Sunday and access to the NACS Show Kick-Off Party taking place on Sunday, October 1 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Brooklyn Bowl. 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.
• Monday One Day - Includes access to all education sessions, general session and expo on Monday.
• Tuesday One Day - Includes access to the general session and expo on Tuesday.

For the lowest possible rate, register by June 10, 2022 to receive Early Bird pricing (a $300 savings)! The Pre-Show registration deadline is September 23, 2022 – after this date on-site registration 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, visit the NACS Membership section of our website.

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 2022 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.

To Register Another Colleague from Your Company
Step 1:  Start by searching for your own information.
Step 2:  Input the profile information for yourself as the initial registrant.
Step 3:  Continue through the registration process until you get to the Review and Check Out Page.
Step 4:  At the top of that page, click “Register Someone Else"

A unique email address is required for each registrant. However, on the Group Summary page, you will be given the opportunity to designate or create a Group Contact to receive show-related correspondence for the entire group booking. 

To Register Your Spouse/Significant Other (Non-Industry Guest):
Step 1:  Start by searching for your own information.
Step 2:  On the Review & Check Out page, click "Register a Spouse/Significant Other"
Step 3:  Input their first & last name into the required fields.
Step 4:  Continue through the registration process

Attendee Registration Cancellations: 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 2, 2022. After September 2, 2022, the full amount of your registration fee will be forfeited. Transfer of your NACS Show registration to another person within your company may be done at any time without penalty. If you have any questions, please email nacs@maritz.com or call us at 469-513-9489.

Exhibitor Badge Registration Cancellations – All NACS Show registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to NACS Customer Service. Paid booth personnel and/or exhibitor upgrades to full conference, written cancellations received:

• On/before September 23, 2022 – Full refund, less an administrative fee equal to 15% of the amount paid for registration, will be credited back to the original payment method.
• After September 23, 2022 – NACS will review all refund requests to assess forfeiture, full, or partial refund depending on circumstances.
• Substitution/Transfers – No penalty fee. Registration can be substituted/transferred to another person within your company at any time.
• “No Show” Attendees - No refunds will be issued

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.

Your registration confirmation sent to your email also serves as your invoice/receipt for payment.  If you did not receive or need an updated copy of your confirmation/invoice, please contact Customer Service at (469) 513-9489 or by email at nacs@maritz.com.

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.

Most exhibitor badge changes can be done by your company’s trade show contact through the registration portal. 

To make changes to your registration list, log into your registration portal and select “Add/Edit/View Personnel” from the options on the left hand side. Once on the “Add/Edit/View Personnel” page, select “View Current Registrants & Cancellations”.  Here you can see a list of everyone who is registered (or cancelled). 

To cancel a registration that has no payment associated with the registration, simple click the red “X” next to the person’s name. To cancel a paid registration, you must contact Customer Service at  (469) 513-9489 or by email at nacs@maritz.com for assistance. 

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).

Multiple attendees from the same company who register as a group (10+) save up to $70 per person on NACS Show full conference registration pricing.

Group Registration Criteria

1. All attendees must be with the same company
2. The company must be a NACS member
3. The company must qualify as a buyer (retailers, convenience distributors and fuel marketers/jobbers only)
4. All registrations must be submitted at the same time 

Early Bird Group Rates (until June 10^th)
1-9 attendees - $295 per person (no discount)
10-19 attendees - $250 per person
20 or more attendees - $225 per person

Pre-Show Group Rates (June 11 – September 23)
1-9 attendees - $445 per person (no discount)
10-19 attendees - $400 per person
20 or more attendees - $375 per person

Group pricing discounts do not apply to on-site or one-day registrations.

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

We do not offer expo only registration passes. We offer Full conference registration and One Day passes (available to Buyers only).  Below are descriptions of both the full conference and one day registration options. 

Full Conference Registration: Includes access to all general sessions, education sessions, expo and the NACS Show Kick-Off Party taking place on Saturday, October 1 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Brooklyn Bowl. 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 (available to buyers only):

• Sunday One Day – Includes access to all education sessions and general sessions on Saturday and Sunday, the expo on Sunday and access to the NACS Show Kick-Off Party taking place on Saturday, October 1 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Brooklyn Bowl.  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.
• Monday One Day – Includes access to all education sessions, general session and expo on Monday.
• Tuesday One Day – Includes access to the general session and expo on Tuesday.

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.

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