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Education Sessions

To compete effectively, you need to develop critical expertise in key areas such as foodservice, technology, leadership and operations. That’s where NACS Show education comes in. The NACS education team along with the Convention Content Committee—your peers in the industry—have helped define and craft 50+ sessions relevant to your business.

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Super Sessions

Join us for these three highlighted sessions full of thought leadership on a larger stage.

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Small Operator Workshops

These hands on 2 hour workshops are delivered classroom style on a first come first served basis- classes will be capped at the first 50 attendees on-site for each.

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General Sessions

Kevin Paul Scott | The Case for Inspiration

Tuesday, October 3
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Kevin Paul Scott, co-founder of leadership consultancy ADDO Worldwide, will deliver the opening keynote and introduce the case of inspiration, a theme that will carry throughout the week.

Inspiration: Customer Experience

Wednesday, October 4
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

A focus on how inspiration can elevate the customer experience. “The Power of Road Trips” panel will feature Stephanie Stuckey (chair, Stuckey’s Corp.), Al Hebert...

Inspiration: Operational Excellence

Thursday, October 5
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Inspiration discussions related to operations, beginning with a “Redefining Your Workforce” panel featuring Zeynep Ton, professor at the MIT Sloan School...

John Cena | Inspired Every Day

Friday, October 6
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT

Actor, author, philanthropist and WWE Superstar John Cena will talk about how inspiration can lead to remarkable achievements and make a difference in everyday life.

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Co-located Events

These events will be held in conjunction with the 2023 NACS Show at the Georgia World Congress Center. View each event’s website to view specific event details and more information on how to register.

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Michelle Abdollah

Category Manager, Beverage Alcohol
Extramile Convenience Stores LLC

Alcohol Category Manager for ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC (EMCS), Michelle currently oversees all aspects of merchandising related to wine, beer, and spirits across the full network of over 700...

Jeannie Amerson

VP of Marketing
Enmarket

Jeannie Amerson is the VP of Marketing for Enmarket and is responsible for Marketing, Merchandising, Foodservice, Branding, Digital Marketing, Loyalty, and Payment Strategies. Enmarket employs...

Henry Armour

President & CEO
NACS

Henry is only the third person to lead NACS in its 62-year history. He joined NACS in 2005, after spending his entire career in the convenience and fuels retailing industry. Henry began his...

Brett Barclay

Director
Convenience Measures Australia

Brett Barclay is the Director of Convenience Measures Australia (CMA) who provide both B2B Business Relationship feedback and Shopper Insights for the Convenience channel in both Australia and New...

Doug Beech

Attorney
Casey's General Stores, Inc.

John Benson

Partner
AlixPartners

John has successfully led organizations to increased value through strategic and operational initiatives in a broad range of industries including convenience stores, travel centers, restaurants,...

Jon Berg

Thought Leadership VP, Beverage Alcohol Vertical
NIQ

Jon started his career working in sales for Pfizer but moved over to the Beverage Alcohol industry where he has been for the last 18 years.  His work history has been with MillerCoors...

Chrissy Blasinsky

Content Communications Strategist
NACS

Chrissy Blasinsky is the digital and content strategist at NACS. She has been with the association since 2005 and works collaboratively with internal teams on communications, marketing, social...
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