Are You Ready for the NACS State of the Industry Summit?

NACS is looking forward to seeing you next week, April 14-16, in Schaumburg, Illinois, for the NACS State of the Industry Summit, and wants to help you make the most of your days away from the office. 

NACS is hosting a 30-minute “Know Before You Go: 2026 NACS State of the Industry Summit” live session on Thursday, April 9, at 2:00 p.m. EST, designed to help first-time and returning attendees hit the ground running in Schaumburg. Whether you're new to the SOI Summit or looking to get more out of the event, this quick-but-packed session will orient you to the data, the event flow and everything you need to engage confidently from day one.  

This session is free and open to all registered 2026 NACS State of the Industry Summit attendees. 

In this session, you’ll learn:  

• Where the data comes from: Understand how retailer-submitted data powers the financial and operational benchmarks you'll see presented live on stage, and why this data is unlike anything else available to the industry. 

• What to expect at the Summit: Get a preview of the two-and-a-half-day agenda, including sessions covering the U.S. economic outlook, financial and operational performance, foodservice, fuel, customer loyalty, EV charging and more.  

• How to make the most of your time on-site: From the Technology Solutions Center to networking receptions, learn how to build connections and surface solutions during every moment of the event. 

Sign up for the free session here. 

It’s also not too late to register for the State of the Industry Summit, the industry’s only event where convenience retailers gain access to the newest metrics—as well as industry trends, opportunities and watchouts—in key topic areas such as finance, labor, store operations, foodservice, merchandising and fuels.