NACS Convenience Summit Europe

Mark Your Calendar for 31 May – 2 June & Register Now 

The convenience channel in Germany is growing at a rapid pace, with convenience and forecourt stores opening in large numbers throughout the country. Together, we’ll explore the market trends spurring growth in the region and around the globe. See how German retailers are redefining the shopping experience to meet new consumer demand for omnichannel experiences, hard discounts, food-to-go and food-for-later meal options. You’ll be immersed in effective insights and strategies to help you excel in this truly unique European market.

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Event Snapshot

• 125+ senior leader delegates from 25+ countries
• 12+ speakers and panelists
• 15+ progressive stores and petrol stations on expert-led retail walking tour

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.
• Strategic Relationships – No other convenience industry event brings together leaders in store operations, marketing innovation, retail design, fuel delivery and other key performance retail areas. Meet leaders who can make a difference to your business and career.
• Immersive Learning – On the heels of a disruptive 2020, 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.
• Awards Gala and 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 their success 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

• Albert Heijn New Markets (The Netherlands)
• Applegreen PLC (Ireland)
• Circle K Europe
• Maxol (Ireland)
• Migrolino (Switzerland)
• Reitan Convenience AS Scandinavia & The Baltics
• Repsol (Spain)
• And more…

Contact

For general event inquiries, please contact:

Suzanne George, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
sgeorge@convenience.org
+1 703-518-4259

We are still working to finalize the agenda for the 2022 NACS Convenience Summit Europe but see below for the working schedule. Check back often for more updates.

All times below are in CET (GMT+1). 

Contact

For general event inquiries, please contact:
Suzanne George, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
sgeorge@convenience.org
+1 703-518-4259

Registration for the NACS Convenience Summit Europe is now open!

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Your full registration will include:

• Access to store tours, receptions, lunches and Awards Gala dinner
• Access to all presentations
• Access to best-in-class strategies that are all focused on unlocking growth
• Dynamic conversations and renewed strategic connections with 125+ senior leader delegates from 25+ countries
• A first look at innovations in store design and robust technology solutions
• A ticket to the prestigious NACS European Convenience Retail Awards gala where we’ll celebrate award-winning solutions and meet the people who made them happen

Ideas 2 Go Berlin (Store Tours)
This is Convenience Retail – Bus Tour
Tuesday, 31 May
8:30 – 13:30
Join us as we break out into smaller groups and visit up to 10 locations around the Berlin area. Continental breakfast will be provided before we board the buses.

NACS European Convenience Retail Awards Gala
Thursday, 2 June
18:45 – 20:45
An exciting evening celebrating top leaders, technology innovation, and advances in sustainability in the Convenience industry.

Be Well Agreement

Any public space where other people are present holds an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. By attending this event, I agree to voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure and agree to not hold NACS or any of their affiliates including partners and sponsors, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, or sponsored venues liable for illness. I will adhere to all entry regulations and take necessary precautions while at the event as recommended at that time by the German Federal Ministry of Health. I agree to not attend any NACS event if I feel ill or had recent exposure to a COVID-19 case.

Have Questions?

Event Registration: Suzanne George, sgeorge@convenience.org

Global Supplier Council: Bob Hughes, bhughes@convenience.org

Celebrate Retail Excellence at the NACS European Convenience Retail Awards

For more than a decade, the NACS Convenience Summit Europe has proudly hosted the NACS European Convenience Retail Awards. This prestigious competition recognizes outstanding achievements in the European retail communities. The awards—judged by the pillars of the convenience industry—provide one of the greatest benchmarks of global convenience retailing excellence. Winners are selected in four categories outlined below.

Learn more about the Awards and Entry Requirements.

Award submissions for the 2022 program are now CLOSED

Thank you to all who have submitted. Winners will be announced on 2 June 2022 at the Convenience Summit Europe event in Berlin, Germany.

Past finalists and winners will tell you they have used the awards to demonstrate to their peers, partners and customers the leadership, innovation and creativity found within their businesses.

Convenience and fuel retailers from European countries may submit entries for our European awards. Make plans to attend the NACS Convenience Summit Europe on 31 May – 2 June 2022. Our agenda is quickly developing and we expect a dynamic group of retail leaders will attend. Come celebrate with us and the leadership of the most innovative convenience retailers across the globe in June.

*Travel and hotel not included in Summit registration rate. Visit www.xe.com for the latest exchange rate information.

Hotel

Attendees must book their own hotel accommodations. Cost of accommodations are not included in the event registration fee. A group/event discounted rate is available until 18 April 2022.

The 2022 NACS Convenience Summit Europe program and NACS European Convenience Retail Awards ceremony will be held at:

Berlin Marriott Hotel
Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1
10785 Berlin, Germany

Group Rate: €240.00 single/€260.00 double per night

Two convenient ways to make your hotel reservations:

• Make hotel reservations online
• Call the hotel directly at 0049 30 22 000 6300 or toll free 0049 800 18 54422 and reference “NACS” for the preferred rate.

Flight Information

Attendees must book their own flight accommodations. Cost of flights are not included in the event registration fee.

Ground Transfers / Additional Transportation Information

The following ground transportation is included in your registration fee (if applicable). All other transfers must be arranged by the attendees.

• All necessary transportation for the scheduled Store Tours in programme
• All necessary transportation for off-site networking events  

Connection from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin Marriott Hotel: 

• Approximately 30 Minutes by Taxi/Uber
• Approximately 50 Minutes by Train
  S-Bahn Station: Berlin Potsdamer Platz Bahnhof

Contact

For questions regarding hotel or travel accommodations, please contact
Suzanne George, CMP
Meetings & Events Manager, NACS
sgeorge@convenience.org
+1 703-518-4259

Buyer Beware: Please be vigilant if dealing with companies or services other than the official NACS event headquarter hotel (noted above) that imply or claim an affiliation with the NACS. We have been made aware of other housing companies that may market to you or your company to book your guest rooms through their company at supposed significant discounts. Unfortunately, some past attendees (and exhibitors) have fallen prey to these companies and have either: lost significant deposit amounts; been relocated to an alternative hotel with little or no warning; not had the guest rooms they thought they had booked; or not received reservations at the hotel they had thought were confirmed. This has caused great hardships and significant financial loss to these companies and individuals. Reservations made through an agency other than the NACS official hotel event hotel link will be at your own risk. If you are contacted by another housing company attempting to sell hotel rooms, please notify NACS Management at sgeorge@convenience.org.

The NACS Convenience Summit Europe is proud to partner with industry suppliers for this global event. Opportunities for company/brand visibility and connections vary. 

2022 sponsor opportunities are available for the live, in-person event in Berlin, Germany. View all available opportunities in the brochure linked below.

Explore Partnership Opportunities (PDF)

Contact

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact
Jeff McQuilkin
Director, Exhibit Sales and Services, NACS
jmcquilkin@convenience.org

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 past summits in London and Amsterdam!

Picture yourself here in 2022. Register Now and get first access to early bird registration, programme details and hotel discounts for next year’s summit in Berlin, Germany from 31 May–2 June 2022.

Tour diverse retail formats that are taking innovation to new heights.