NACS Convenience Summit Europe

Name: NACS Convenience Summit Europe
Start: 6/2/2020
End: 6/4/2020
Location: Berlin Marriott Hotel

2-4 June, 2020
Berlin, Germany

Bringing Retail Innovation, Inspiration and Thought Leadership Together

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The 2020 NACS Convenience Summit Europe will be held 2-4 June in Berlin, Germany. The event features thought leadership from European and global speakers, expert-guided retail tours and opportunities to build strategic relationships with leading retailers around the globe.

Event Snapshot

125+ senior leaders form 25+ countries
25+ speakers and panelists
12+ progressive stores on retail tours

Event Features

Thought Leadership – Discover new ideas, products and solutions that are addressing the challenges and opportunities of today, tomorrow and 10-20 years into the future.

Powerful Networking – No other convenience industry event brings leaders in store operations, marketing innovations, retail design, fuel delivery and other key retail areas together in such an intimate and open setting. Meet leaders who can make a difference to your business and career.

Immersive Learning – Hear case studies, success stories and best practices that will help you benchmark your business. Exchange best practices and form deep collaborations through casual and facilitated conversations with the best and brightest minds in our industry.

Expert-Guided Retail Store Tours – Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most innovative convenience and fuel retailers in Europe. Gain ideas for new products, merchandising, design, payment solutions and more.

Awards Gala & Dinner – See which retailers will be recognized for outstanding achievement in the European convenience industry. Hear best practices from the winner, watch their award submission videos and celebrate at the NACS European Convenience Retail Awards Gala and Dinner.

Who Attends

CEOs
Presidents
Executive Vice Presidents of Sales
Heads of Marketing & Sales
Heads of Retail Operations

Past Participating Retailers

7-Eleven, Inc. (USA)
Albert Heijn New Markets (The Netherlands)
Applegreen PLC (Ireland)
Circle K Europe (Sweden)
Reitan Convenience AS (Norway & Denmark)
Repsol (Spain)
Wawa, Inc. (United States)
And more…

“NACS Convenience Summit Europe is one of the best events I attend that’s dedicated to the European convenience and fuel industry. Each year, I leave with new global insights and a broader perspective on the future of our industry.”

-Patrick Steppe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lekkerland AG & Co. (Germany)

For general event inquiries, please contact:

Allison Dean, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
adean@convenience.org

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All event sessions will be held at the
Berlin Marriott Hotel
Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Content subject to change.

2 June, 2020
8:30 am – 6:00 pm	Registration
11:00 am – 1:15 pm	General Session
11:00 am – 11:15 am	Welcome to the NACS Convenience Summit Europe
11:15 am – 12:00 pm	Overview of the German Consumer and Retail Channels Get an in-depth report on the German consumer – where they shop, and most importantly, why.
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm	Store Tour Briefing Learn what to expect and what to look for as you tour the latest in Berlin-area convenience retailing.
1:15 pm – 5:00 pm	Store Tour sponsored by Coca-Cola Witness best-in-class executions, thought provoking design, and next-generation technology firsthand at some of Berlin's best convenience retailers.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Interactive Store Tour Debrief Recap your findings with your team and share knowledge with other tour teams in an exciting, interactive format.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Opening Reception
3 June, 2020
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	General Session: "Focus on Food"
9:00 am – 9:15 am	Welcome
9:15 am – 10:00 am	Welcome – Global Strategic Issues: What Part of the Future is Happening in Europe? NACS President and CEO, Henry Armour, Ph.D., shares the latest on global strategic industry issues – what’s happening now in Europe and what’s ahead that may impact your business.
10:00 am – 10:45 am	The Coffee Experience Coffee and coffee consumers continue to evolve. Learn how the best of the best coffee retailers evolve and help consumers evolve with them.
10:45 am – 11:15 am	Networking Break
11:15 pm – 12:00 pm	Food Trends Across Europe Experts take the conference on a tour of food trends across Europe.
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm	Food Trends Panel World-class European retailers discuss foodservice trends and fads. Discover how to tell one from the other.
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm	Lunch
1:45 pm – 5:30 pm	General Session: "Global Trends"
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm	Ideas 2 Go! Excerpts from NACS Ideas 2 Go video series will kick-off the afternoon for conference attendees.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm	Retailer Feedback on Ideas 2 Go! Retailers share how they would apply learnings from Ideas 2 Go in their own organizations.
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm	Emerging Trends from Asia Asian and European retailers share best practices and insights on the Asian retail market.
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm	Networking Break
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm	Retailer Case Study: A Tale of Two O2O Convenience Retailers Asian convenience retailers have tackled the "New Retail" - O2O in distinctly different ways. Hear how they have fared a few years into their respected initiatives.
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm	Retailer Case Study: Digital Europe Hear how European retailers have tackled the "New Retail" - O2O in their own words.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm	Networking Reception
4 June, 2020
9:00 am – 12:30 pm	General Session: "What's Ahead?"
9:00 am – 9:15 am	Welcome
9:15 am – 10:00 am	EVs Aren't The Only Game In Town EVs have garnered all the attention while a host of other alt-fuels and related powerplants have moved quietly below the radar. Berlin is home to many alt-fuels retailers who see increasing value in continuing to invest in the technology along with the vehicle manufacturers who are equally committed. The conference will learn from bot the energy companies and vehicle manufacturers what the future has in store for drivers and convenience and fuels retailers.
10:00 am – 10:45 am	The New Nicotine Smokers and smoking is declining…while new nicotine delivery devices are becoming more accepted, popular, and profitable! Retailers and manufacturers discuss what's ahead in the "new nicotine category."
10:45 am – 11:15 am	Networking Break
11:15 pm – 12:00 pm	The Good Jobs Strategy Conventional wisdom says that retailers must pay low wages and offer bad jobs in order to keep prices low. A "good jobs strategy" goes against this by presenting a case for investing in retail employees, and, in turn, receiving a strong return on that investment. It calls for retailers to make decisions that may seem counterintuitive.
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm	European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year- Interview with Award Winner Industry progress is driven by the energies, determination, and inspiration of the individuals who lead them. This award recognises the contribution of the most successful and influential European convenience industry leader of 2020. The 2020 European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year award will be presented and NACS President and CEO, Henry Armour, Ph.D., will lead a discussion with the winner.
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm	Lunch
1:45 pm – 5:00 pm	General Session: "Insights from Progressive Convenience Retailers"
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm	A Conversation With 2019 Convenience Retailer of the Year, Reitan Denmark 2019 Convenience Retailer of the Year Reitan Denmark looks back at the award and what continued impact their initiatives…and the award…has had on their business.
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm	2020 NACS European Convenience Retail Awards Finalists The NACS European Convenience Retail Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the European retail community, as well as the leadership of some of the most innovative convenience retailers across the globe.
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm	Case Studies: Corporate Social Responsibility In Action Leading European convenience retailers provide insights on their efforts to manage through EVs, food waste, sustainability, etc.
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm	Networking Break
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm	General Session Speaker Check back to learn who will be the 2020 NACS Convenience Summit Europe General Session Speaker!
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm	What Have We Seen? What Have We Learned? This insightful recap of the conference is always one of the highest rated sessions at Convenience Summit Europe.
6:45 pm – 11:30 pm	Closing Reception, Awards Dinner & After Party

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Event registration includes:

Access to all general sessions, walking store tours, bus store tours
Access to all receptions, lunches and dinners
Access to speaker presentations
Meals on the following days:
- Tuesday 2 June – Opening Reception
- Wednesday 3 June – Lunch & Welcome Reception
- Thursday 4 June – Lunch
- Thursday 4 June – Awards Reception and Gala Dinner

2020 Delegate Rates

Delegate/Rate*	Early Bird (Until 31 March 2020)	Standard (1 April 2020 forward)
NACS Members	€1,695	€1,995
Non-Members	€2,300	€2,600

* Please note the rates are shown in Euro €. At the point of purchase the fees will be converted at the current exchange rate to USD $. All documentation will be provided in USD $.

What’s included in my fee?
The registration fee includes complete Store Tour, 2-day Conference, and Awards Gala participation. Coffee breaks and lunch will be available on the conference days. The Awards Gala includes full dinner service. Breakfast is on your own, but included in guest room rates at the host hotel if you are staying onsite.

How do I become a NACS Member?
To register for the event at member rates, please complete your 2020 membership application/renewal prior to submitting any event registrations. For more information, please visit our International Membership page or contact Mark Wohltmann, at mwohltmann@convenience.org.

Can my spouse/partner attend?
Yes! If your spouse/partner is in the industry, or wishing to attend store tours and conference days, a full delegate registration will be required. If they are only attending as your guest, they are welcome to accompany you to the Tuesday and Wednesday networking receptions free of additional charge [registration still required]. To attend the Awards Gala, a paid ticket will be required for all guests and is available a la carte.

Are there group discounts?
NACS offers groups of 10 or more delegates a discount. For every 8 fully paid delegates, 2 will be complimentary. To take advantage of our group discount, please contact Allison Dean, at adean@convenience.org.

Are there daily registration options?
Yes! If you are only able to join us for a portion of the event, daily rates are available. Please proceed with your registration and select the days you will attend.

Can I pay by Invoice?
Yes! On the payment page of the registration form, simply select “Pay by Invoice” to proceed. A link to download your invoice will be included in the email confirmation provided to the primary delegate’s email address at the end of the process. Payment before event will be required. To receive a copy of the invoice to another contact, please submit your request to Allison Dean, at adean@convenience.org.

How can I inform peers, prospects and customers that I’m participating in NACS Convenience Summit Europe?
Use this complimentary promotional toolkit to spread the news that you’ll be participating in the 2020 NACS Convenience Summit Europe. Encourage business partners you want there to make the trip and make it easier for those already coming to know you’ll be there too.

For general event inquiries, please contact:
Allison Dean, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
adean@convenience.org

2020 NACS European Convenience Retail Awards

The NACS European Convenience Retail Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the European retail community. Now in its 12th year, the programme is a high point for retailers, industry experts and suppliers who gather each June at the NACS Convenience Summit Europe to recognise and celebrate industry success and innovation.

Demonstrate to your peers, partners and customers the innovation and creativity found within your business. Boost your team morale and reward them for their hard work and dedication. Enter the NACS European Convenience Retail Awards today and celebrate with us—and the leadership of the most innovative convenience retailers across the globe—at the awards dinner and after party on 4 June 2020.

Award Categories

NACS International Convenience Retailer of the Year

NACS European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year <

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Last Name:

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Award Entry Requirements

Review full descriptions of each award category, entry requirements and judging criteria in the NACS European Convenience Retail Awards Brochure.

Download Brochure(PDF)

Award Entry FAQs

Find answers to your frequently asked questions and tips for creating an awards entry submission that stands out.

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2019 Award Winners

NACS International Convenience Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Jack Link’s: Reitan Convenience Denmark

NACS European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year, sponsored by Mondelēz International, Inc.: István Kapitány, Executive Vice President, Shell Retail

NACS European Convenience Retail Sustainability Award, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company: Thornton’s Budgens

NACS European Convenience Retail Technology Award, sponsored by PDI: Applegreen

View videos from the 2019 International Convenience Retailer of the Year entrants for inspiration.

Contact

For award inquiries, submissions, and nominations, please contact:

Allison Dean, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
adean@convenience.org