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.

General Sessions

Sebastian-Terry

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

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.

Gauthier-I2Go

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

Annie Gauthier

2024-2025 NACS Treasurer
 CFO/Co-CEO of St. Romain Oil Company LLC (dba Y-Not Stop)

NACS Ideas 2 Go

Armour-Gleeson

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

An Executive Leadership Discussion

Join our current and future NACS leadership as they share their experiences and insights on leading a corporate culture, industry advocacy, global retail innovation, the evolution of foodservice and what's next for the convenience retail industry.

Smith-Mewes

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

‘Clerks’ Stars Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes

Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, known as Jay and Silent Bob from the 1994 movie “Clerks,” will be keynote speakers for what should be a freewheeling Closing General Session. The duo will share stories about their careers, specifically focusing on the convenience retailing industry, as well as advice on branding and effective storytelling.