NACS Show 2025
  • Conference: October 14-17, 2025
  • Expo: October 15-17, 2025
  • Chicago | McCormick Place
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Connections That Launch Careers

Format: Case Study Case Study
General topic presenting lessons learned start to finish.
Format: Expert-Expert Interview Expert-Expert Interview
Replaces fireside chat or single presenter format. Must be known industry expert or presentation of robust data.
Format: Ignite Ignite
Slides run automatically keeping speaker pacing. Keeps session moving.
Format: Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope
One topic through the eyes of different functional teams (e.g. supply chain, store ops, frontline, finance, etc.)
Format: Lightning Lightning
Moderated Q&A with small panel with efforts to drive diverse perspective; after 3 minutes on question, buzzer sounds and move to next question; forces people to be brief and clear on answers.
Format: Masterclass Masterclass
Single topic session which is a solo presenter and acts more like an university lecture. Must include multiple media, audience interaction, etc.
Format: Great Debate: Point Counterpoint Great Debate: Point Counterpoint
Facilitator stimulates point/counterpoint debate on key industry topic.
Format: Roundtables Roundtables
Facilitated discussion. Limited use of slides or video to set-up topic.
Format: Think You Know Me? Think You Know Me?
One group is polled on a topic, and then the other has to guess the outcomes, as a stimulant for discussion.
Format: Workshop Workshop
Traditional small group classroom style format.
People
Roundtable

This session is designed for retailers who are new to the industry and looking to build meaningful connections and gain practical career insights. Through personal stories and shared experiences, attendees will explore the value of mentors, coaches, and peer relationships in navigating their careers.

It’s also a great opportunity for seasoned professionals, mentors, and “super connectors” who want to give back, share their journey, and help foster the next generation of talent. Whether you're building your network or helping others grow theirs, this session is for you.

October 14, 2025

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT



Add to Calendar 10/14/2025 1:00 PM 10/14/2025 1:45 PM America/Chicago NACS Show Education Session - Connections That Launch Careers

This session is designed for retailers who are new to the industry and looking to build meaningful connections and gain practical career insights. Through personal stories and shared experiences, attendees will explore the value of mentors, coaches, and peer relationships in navigating their careers.

It’s also a great opportunity for seasoned professionals, mentors, and “super connectors” who want to give back, share their journey, and help foster the next generation of talent. Whether you're building your network or helping others grow theirs, this session is for you.

Speakers

Jeannie Amerson

VP & Executive Consultant
W. Capra Consulting Group

KC Kingsbury

Director, Retail Engagement - East
NACS

KC Kingsbury brings over 25 years of experience in the convenience and fuel industry, having held leadership roles in Operations, Marketing, and Finance with some of the most recognizable brands...

Courtney Trieger

Manager of Retail Asset Protection Support
EG America
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