Sessions

Education Sessions

NACS Show educations sessions are designed by industry peers to ignite your learning and fuel your competitive edge! In 2025 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

Tuesday, October 14
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Arie Crown Ballroom

Sebastian Terry

Inspirational speaker, best-selling author, TV host and founder of the 100things Movement Sebastian Terry will serve as a keynote speaker for the NACS Show general session.

Wednesday, October 15
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Arie Crown Ballroom

Thursday, October 16
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Arie Crown Ballroom

Friday, October 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Arie Crown Ballroom

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Small Operator Workshops

Small Operator Workshops are limited to the first 50 attendees on-site. These are working sessions where participants should only join if committed to staying for the full class. Slides and recordings of these sessions will not be shared.

Small Operator Workshop: Understanding Store Economics

Behind every great store operation is a strong understanding of the numbers that drive success. In this interactive workshop, we’ll break down the key elements of store economics — from sales...

October 15, 2025

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Small Operator

Workshop

Small Operator Workshop: Developing Your Team

Ready to take your team to the next level? This hands-on workshop is designed for leaders who want to actively build stronger, more capable teams. Together, we’ll dive into proven strategies for...

October 16, 2025

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Small Operator

Workshop

Speakers

Harman Aulakh currently serves as the Vice President - Marketing for Onvo, and has been with the company since 2020. Harman got his start at Onvo by leading the development and launch of the...

Tom Bandy

CEO

Bandyworks

Leslie Beale

CEO & Founder

Profusion Strategies, LLC

Leslie Beale is the visionary CEO and founder of Profusion Strategies, LLC, a leading executive and leadership development firm. With over two decades of experience in building and leading high...

John Benson

Partner

Alvarez and Marsal

John Benson is a seasoned expert in management consulting and an industry leader, currently serving as a Partner on the Restaurants, Hospitality, Travel & Leisure team at AlixPartners. With...