The NACS State of the Industry (SOI) Summit is a must-attend event for convenience industry leaders. Held over two days each spring, the Summit offers the latest industry metrics and trends in finance, labor, operations, merchandising, foodservice and fuels, featuring industry experts.
If you haven’t registered yet and are waiting till the last minute (you know who you are and we’re not judging) or have never been to the SOI Summit, here are reasons why you need to be there:
- The Data. The SOI Summit is the only convenience retail industry data event of its kind. And we know what’s important to you—NACS has been collecting and sharing convenience industry data, analysis and strategic insights for almost 60 years.
- Technology Solutions. From artificial intelligence to data analytics, the Technology Solutions Center at the SOI Summit showcases 15 companies that are focused on helping retailers find solutions to their business challenges.
- Networking. More than 600 convenience retailers, suppliers and industry stakeholders attend the NACS SOI Summit. The connections you make and the relationships you build become your own personal sounding board for ideas, questions, and expert advice.
- Delivered by Your Peers. When the industry’s performance metrics are brought to life on stage at the Summit, they will be delivered by two convenience retailers who are immersed in c-store operations and leadership.
- Free Stuff. By attending the SOI Summit, you will receive a free digital license to the NACS State of the Industry Report® of 2024 Data. And if you submit your data by March 16, 2025—the data that powers the Report—you will receive one free registration to the SOI Summit and two free digital licenses for the SOI Report. Take advantage!
- Location. The 2025 SOI Summit will take place April 8-10 at the Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport, conveniently located within walking distance of DFW.
- Be the First. The SOI Summit provides the first look at consumer, financial and operational data months before the SOI Report is released, allowing you to benchmark against competitors regionally and nationally.
Data and insights that can help you identify trends, build bigger baskets and make strategic data-driven decisions is what the NACS State of the Industry Summit is all about. Join us on April 8-10 in Dallas—we’ll see you there!