Conexxus has unveiled its lineup of dynamic keynote speakers for its 2026 Conexxus Annual Conference, taking place in Arlington, Texas, January 25–29.
The 2026 Conexxus Annual Conference brings together convenience and fuel retail leaders, technology providers and standards stakeholders for education sessions, working group meetings and strategic discussions focused on collaboration and innovation across the industry.
New NACS President and CEO Frank Gleeson will deliver his first keynote address since assuming the role January 1. Gleeson’s keynote will discuss customer-led innovation, the role of technology in personalization and operational efficiency, and how retailers can build capabilities that support sustainable growth.
The keynote program features nationally recognized voices spanning public policy, industry leadership and personal performance, each offering a distinct perspective on the forces shaping the future of convenience retail.
Other keynote speakers include J.B. Branch, big tech accountability advocate at Public Citizen; and Ron White, a memory expert and two-time USA Memory Champion.
In addition to the keynotes, the conference agenda includes in-depth education sessions and Conexxus working group meetings shaping standards and best practices across payments, loyalty, data security, EMV and emerging technologies.
Register by January 11 to secure early bird pricing and access to the discounted hotel room block. Complete registration details, the full agenda and hotel information can be found here.
Check out the April 2025 issue of NACS Magazine feature “Hitting The Mark With Your Tech Investment” to read insights from the 2025 Conexxus Annual Conference.