The invitation-only NACS Leadership Forum is a world-class event that brings together retailers and suppliers to explore future-focused issues relevant to the convenience industry. It’s a powerful catalyst to align leaders, develop solutions to problems, explore new strategies, and fuel collaboration by building deeper relationships.
Discover strategic solutions.
Receive personal attention.
Explore hands-on learning.
Inspire agile thinking.
Watch this space for more information about the 2021 theme and details about the event location.
If you would like to receive an invitation for next year’s event, visit our registration tab for more information.
The NACS Leadership Forum is a world-class event that brings together established leaders from the convenience and fuel retailing industry to explore high-impact and meaningful approaches to business in a dynamic setting.
All sessions and events for the 2021 NACS Leadership Forum will take place at the Loews Kansas City. The schedule at a glance is listed below. Exact times may be subject to change slightly as details are confirmed. The content agenda and speakers for the 2021 Leadership Forum general sessions are coming soon!
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11:00 am – 5:30 pm
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Registration Open
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1:00 pm – 4:55 pm
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Top-to-Top Business Appointments (by invitation only)
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5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
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General Session
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6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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NACS Welcome Reception
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Evening
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Open Evening for Dinner
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Registration
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8:15 am – 9:00 am
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Networking Breakfast
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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General Session
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12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
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Lunch
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1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
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General Session
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2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Afternoon Networking
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3:30 pm – 5:25 pm
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Top-to-Top Business Appointments (by invitation only)
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6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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NACS Reception
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7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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NACS Dinner
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9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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NACS After Dinner Cocktails
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8:00 am – 11:00 am
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Registration
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8:15 am – 9:00 am
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Networking Breakfast
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9:00 am – 11:00 am
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General Session
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Interested in being invited to the 2021 event? The NACS Leadership Forum is by invitation only, and predominantly top executives (CEOs, COOs and Vice Presidents) of successful convenience retailing companies operating 50+ stores. If you fit these criteria and would like to be considered during the selection process, please sign up below.
The Leadership Forum is an exclusive event made available to our Hunter Club supplier members. Hunter Club Gold members are eligible to register up to four (4) company representatives, Hunter Club Silver two (2) and Hunter Club Bronze one (1). The registration fee for Hunter Club members is $6,000 per person. Additional Hunter Club company personnel over and above their allotment will be $7,500 per person. NACS reserves the right to limit the number of additional registrations in order to maintain an appropriate balance between retailers and suppliers.
Registration is open to non-Hunter Club companies based on availability, and they are limited to one (1) participant at $10,000.
Please contact Nat Keller for more information.
All Leadership Forum events and accommodations will take place at:
Loews Kansas City
1515 Wyandotte St
Kansas City, MO 64108
For Invited Retail Attendees: Hotel accommodations will be made by NACS as part of your registration process. Invited Retail Attendees will have their first night stay covered directly by NACS as part of the registration.
New in 2021, travel reimbursements are no longer available for retailer attendees.One complimentary hotel night accommodation still provided.
Supplier Attendees: Supplier attendance is limited to Hunter Club Member companies. For more information on how to participate please contact Nat Keller, nkeller@convenience.org
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