Sessions

Name: 2024 NACS Show
Start: 2024-10-07
End: 2024-10-10
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center

2024 Education Sessions

NACS Show educations sessions are designed by industry peers to ignite your learning and fuel your competitive edge! In 2024 we had a robust lineup that will address industry hot-button issues and give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop expertise in the areas that matter the most to you.

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General Sessions

Monday, October 7
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Paradise Event Center
at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Juan Bendaña

Tuesday, October 8
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM PDT
Paradise Event Center
at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Doug Lipp and Ideas 2 Go

Wednesday, October 9
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
Paradise Event Center
at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Victor Paterno and Brian Gray

Thursday, October 10
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PDT
Paradise Event Center
at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Andrew Zimmern and David Chang

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Speakers

Michelle Abdollah

Category Manager, Beverage Alcohol

Extramile Convenience Stores LLC

Michelle Abdollah is a seasoned retail expert with over 15 years of experience in merchandising and operations. Currently, she serves as Category Manager for Alcoholic Beverages and Private...

Alan Adato

Senior Merchandising and Procurement Manager

Yesway

Joined Yesway 6 years ago. Responsible for overseeing several categories, ancillary services, and private label initiatives for 430 stores. Oversee and manage a portfolio of Yesway and Allsup’s...

Aaron Alexinski

Operations Effectiveness Manager

Global Partners

I have been with Global Partners for 17 years. I began my career doing data entry for the company's retail accounting department. I moved up through that department to Team Lead. In 2011...

Rachel Allen

Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition

7-Eleven, Inc.

Rachel Allen is a dynamic leader in Talent Acquisition, boasting over 15 years of industry experience. Known for her strategic acumen, Rachel is adept at fostering collaboration across teams to...

Jeannie Amerson

VP of Marketing

Enmarket

Jeannie Amerson is the VP of Marketing for Enmarket and is responsible for marketing, merchandise, food service, branding, loyalty, and payment strategies. Enmarket employs more than 1,300...

Blake Anderson

Senior Solutions Engineer

iSee Store Innovations

Blake is a Senior Solutions Engineer at iSEE Store Innovations, where he oversees a variety of technical and operational responsibilities. He has been crucial in the development of isee tap, a...

Jim Angott

Category Manager

TXB Stores

Jim Angott is the Category Manager at TXB Stores where he oversees all areas of Packaged Beverages, Salty, Sweet and Meat Snacks for the 52 -store chain headquartered in Spicewood, TX. Some of...

Blaine Applebee

Director of Merchandising

Global Partners

Hello, my name is Blaine Applebee, and I am the Director of Merchandising for Global Partners. I have been working in the Convenience Store industry for about 32 years, spending my time between...

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NACS Food Safety Forum

The NACS Food Safety Forum will be held in conjunction with the 2024 NACS Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. View specific event details and more information on how to register.

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