NACS Show 2025
  • Conference: October 14-17, 2025
  • Expo: October 15-17, 2025
  • Chicago | McCormick Place
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Spark Engagement at Every Stage

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.
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Format: Case Study Case Study

Employee engagement isn’t a one-time initiative — it’s a journey. From the first day on the job to every 90-day check-in and eventual advancement, how companies foster a culture of continuous development leads directly to long-term success. In this case study-driven session, you’ll hear from leaders at High’s and Sheetz, who will share how they’ve transformed entry-level positions into rewarding careers through robust engagement practices. Discover how internal development plans, consistent support, and a clear path to advancement keep employees motivated and loyal, which in turn results in happy customers. Learn actionable strategies to ensure company-wide buy-in, so you can drive real, sustainable change in your workforce.




Add to Calendar America/Chicago NACS Show Education Session - Spark Engagement at Every Stage

Employee engagement isn’t a one-time initiative — it’s a journey. From the first day on the job to every 90-day check-in and eventual advancement, how companies foster a culture of continuous development leads directly to long-term success. In this case study-driven session, you’ll hear from leaders at High’s and Sheetz, who will share how they’ve transformed entry-level positions into rewarding careers through robust engagement practices. Discover how internal development plans, consistent support, and a clear path to advancement keep employees motivated and loyal, which in turn results in happy customers. Learn actionable strategies to ensure company-wide buy-in, so you can drive real, sustainable change in your workforce.
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