Mark Your Calendar for 1-3 June & Join Our Mailing List
The 2021 NACS Convenience Summit Europe will be held virtually. Some of the most innovative ideas in store design and foodservice execution are in Dublin, Ireland. Delegates to NACS Convenience Summit Europe will explore progressive retail operations and experience first-hand why convenience retailers in Dublin are at the forefront in creating memorable food and destination experiences.
This event features thought leadership from European and global speakers, expert-guided retail tours and opportunities to build strategic relationships with leading retailers from across the globe.
- 125+ senior leader delegates from 25+ countries
- 25+ speakers and panelists
- 12+ progressive stores featured on retail tours
- 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 innovation, retail design, fuel delivery and other key performance 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 retailer 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 Tours – Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most innovative convenience and fuel retailers in Ireland. 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.
- CEOs
- Presidents
- Executive Vice Presidents of Sales
- Heads of Marketing & Sales
- Heads of Retail Operations
- 7-Eleven, Inc. (USA)
- Albert Heijn New Markets (The Netherlands)
- Applegreen PLC (Ireland)
- Circle K Europe
- Reitan Convenience AS Scandinavia & The Baltics
- Repsol (Spain)
- Wawa, Inc. (United States)
- And more…

For general event inquiries, please contact:
Suzanne George, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
sgeorge@convenience.org
+1 703-518-4259
Join Our Mailing List
Mark Your Calendar for 1-3 June & Join Our Mailing List
Check back frequently for more information on the full agenda. Join our mailing list to subscribe for the latest event updates, including notifications on the opening of registration and special discounts.
All event sessions and accommodations will be held at:
InterContinental Dublin
Simmonscourt Rd
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Postal Code: D04 A9K8
Ireland
High-Level Program:
1-3 June 2021
- In-Person Retail Store Tours through Dublin with a focus on Foodservice
- Speaker Presentations & Panel Discussions
Highlights include:
- Foodservice
- European Foodservice Trends
- Foodservice past Covid
- Innovation
- The latest retail innovations from Europe and beyond
- Last Mile technology/fulfilment/opportunities
- Labour relations: Gamification and other new ways to engage with your workforce
- Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG)
- ESG in action: Retailer Case Studies
- Sustainability Post-COVID
- Future Mobility
- The Future of Fuels and The Vehicles They Power
- Award Presentations
- NACS International Convenience Retailer of the Year
- NACS European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year
- NACS European Convenience Retail Sustainability Award
- NACS European Convenience Retail Technology Award
For general event inquiries, please contact:
Suzanne George, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
sgeorge@convenience.org
+1 703-518-4259
Join Our Mailing List
Sign up and save. Be the first to know when registration opens for the 2021 NACS Convenience Summit Europe. Plus, get updates on reduced registration and discounted hotel room rates.*
Event registration will include:
- Access to all general sessions
- Access to the NACS European Convenience Retail Awards Gala & Dinner
- Access to walking and bus store tours on Tuesday 1 June
- Access to all receptions, lunches and dinners
- Access to speaker presentations
- Meals on the following days:
- Tuesday 1 June – Opening Reception
- Wednesday 2 June – Lunch & Networking Reception
- Thursday 3 June – Lunch
- Thursday 3 June – Closing Reception, Awards Gala & Dinner
*Completing the form does not register you for the event and requires no financial commitment.
For general event inquiries, please contact:
Suzanne George, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
sgeorge@convenience.org
+1 703-518-4259
The NACS European Convenience Retail Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the European retail community. For nearly 15 years, the programme has been 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.
The awards provide one of the greatest benchmarks of global convenience retailing excellence. Over the years, entrants from multiple European countries and diverse types of convenience formats and company sizes have participated. The competition is rigorous, and the benefits of participation are numerous.
Celebrate with us—and the leadership of the most innovative convenience retailers across the globe—at the awards gala and dinner in June 2021.
- NACS International Convenience Retailer of the Year
- NACS European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year
- NACS European Convenience Retail Sustainability Award
- NACS European Convenience Retail Technology Award
The cut off to submit your entry is 5 March 2021. Entry requirements, benefits, and sponsorship opportunities can be found in the awards brochure (PDF).
Submit Your Entry Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
The NACS Convenience Summit Europe is proud to partner with industry suppliers for this global event. Opportunities range from onsite event presence and store tours, to prestigious Award sponsorships, to conference and dinner sponsorships, along with à la carte sponsorships.
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact
Kym Selph
Exhibit Sales & Services Manager, NACS
kselph@convenience.org
Mark Your Calendar for 1-3 June & Join Our Mailing List
See why leading convenience and fuel retail brands around the globe attend the NACS Convenience Summit Europe. If you want to see the future of convenience, then there’s no other event like this.
Enjoy these photos from our 2019 event in London and Amsterdam!
-
1 of 23
-
2 of 23
-
3 of 23
-
4 of 23
-
5 of 23
-
6 of 23
-
7 of 23
-
8 of 23
-
9 of 23
-
10 of 23
-
11 of 23
-
12 of 23
-
13 of 23
-
14 of 23
-
15 of 23
-
16 of 23
-
17 of 23
-
18 of 23
-
19 of 23
-
20 of 23
-
21 of 23
-
22 of 23
-
23 of 23
-
1 of 14
-
2 of 14
-
3 of 14
-
4 of 14
-
5 of 14
-
6 of 14
-
7 of 14
-
8 of 14
-
9 of 14
-
10 of 14
-
11 of 14
-
12 of 14
-
13 of 14
-
14 of 14
For general event inquiries, please contact:
Suzanne George, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
sgeorge@convenience.org
+1 703-518-4259
Join Our Mailing List