NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium

Washington, DC, United States

Add to Calendar 08/24/2027 12:00 PM 08/25/2027 09:00 PM America/New_York NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium Washington, DC, United States

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Aug 24-25, 2027

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Washington, DC, United States
Washington Marriott at Metro Center

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Convenience retailers are facing unprecedented levels of crime and safety issues, which are having a significant impact on financial performance, employee safety, job satisfaction and customer shopping behavior. These losses have escalated to an unforeseen level and are having a significant impact on both bottom-line financial performance, and on the safety of store personnel and customers.

NACS is committed to delivering the information you need to protect against threats that can cripple your business. The NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium brings together industry experts to share how you can prepare to protect your people and your bottom line. In addition, hands-on learning and collaboration opportunities help connect you with industry peers and solution providers who can help you create a safer operation for the neighborhoods you call home.

See who attended (PDF) the NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium in 2025.

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Sample Agenda

Below is a sample agenda from the December 2025 NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium.

Day 1

2:40 pm – 3:00 pm	Federal Policy Update: The State of Crime and Legislation A deep dive on federal efforts to address crime and public safety, along with other legislative and regulatory issues impacting the industry.
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm	Building the Case for Asset Protection & Loss Prevention How to effectively advocate for AP/LP programs within your organization, with strategies that demonstrate ROI and operational impact.
3:30 pm – 3:50 pm	BREAK- Exhibits Open
3:50 pm – 4:50 pm	Technology Use Cases for Convenience Retail How technologies are being applied in convenience retail to enhance safety and improve operational efficiency.
4:50 pm – 5:30 pm	Practical Technology Applications in Retail Security This session used cases in convenience retail for safety and security, and examinee the specific tools implemented by a retailer for inspiration.
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm	Networking Reception; Exhibits Open

Day 2
8:00 am – 8:30 am	Light Breakfast; Exhibits Open
8:30 am – 9:30 am	What Is Total Loss and How Can I Adopt the Framework? A Total Retail Loss approach extends beyond drive-offs, theft and physical damage; it also examines the impact that food waste, administrative errors, supplier fraud and markdowns.
9:30 am – 9:50 am	Break; Exhibits Open
9:50 am – 10:40 am	Teaching De-Escalation to Your Frontline Teams Practical tools and training techniques to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively.
10:40 am – 11:30 pm	Crime at the Pump: Inside TXFCIC’s Battle to Protect Consumers and the Economy TXFCIC was authorized by the Texas legislature in 2021 to coordinate local, state and federal law enforcement agencies alongside financial, fuel and retail industries to protect consumers and the Texas economy. This session covered suspect devices and methodology.
11:30 pm – 12:30 pm	Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm	Roundtables/Scenario Planning Interactive discussions and problem-solving exercises focused on real-world security challenges and response strategies.
1:15 pm – 2:10 pm	Retailer Panel: Tricks and Tips for 2026 Retail leaders shared insights, lessons learned and forward-looking strategies to prepare for the evolving security landscape.
2:10 pm – 2:30 pm	Break; Exhibits Open
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm	Human Trafficking: How to Spot It and How to Respond How to identify signs of human trafficking, protect victims and support law enforcement efforts.
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm	A Guide to Virtual Guarding How virtual guarding solutions reshape retail security, offering cost-effective and scalable protection.
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm	Closing Remarks

The content presented at the Loss Prevention & Safety Symposium is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be taken to suggest an industry standard, best practice, or standard of care. Statements of fact and expressions of opinion are attributable solely to the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of NACS or its membership. NACS makes no representation and assumes no responsibility as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shared, and makes no endorsement of any specific vendor, product, or service that may be discussed. Attendees should always seek the independent advice of a qualified professional in deciding whether and how to apply the learnings from this event to their unique circumstances.

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