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NACS Executive Education is the only comprehensive, multi-discipline industry curricula that offers customized, Ivy League training exclusively for senior convenience leaders. The courses deliver an unmatched learning opportunity for convenience industry professionals.

The deadline to register for NACS summer Executive Education programs is June 18. Interested in attending but not sure which program might be the right fit for you? Here’s a rundown of the programs happening this summer.

NACS Financial Leadership Program, July 12-17, 2026

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Endowed by Cash Depot

This is a program for any leader within the convenience industry hoping to enhance their financial skills. While it is a finance leadership course, it will help any leader build a stronger financial foundation to help push organizations forward. For instance, a marketing executive could attend to enhance their financial vocabulary when approaching various organizational projects and initiatives. We expect participants with varying levels of financial acumen.

“As an HR professional, I was very pleased to see a blend of attendees including operators and financial professionals. I appreciated the blended approach to learning, including instructor-led discussions and group learning. The dynamics of the groups and understanding how peers think about scenarios only deepens the learning,” said Sherri Hart, VP of HR field operations at Casey’s General Stores and a program alum. “The presenters were clearly experts in their field and were able to challenge the group to think differently about business planning and the use of analytics in decision making. Attending definitely increased my retail business acumen as well as helped me think about questions I should be asking when getting data.”

NACS Marketing Leadership Program, July 19-24, 2026

The Kellogg School at Northwestern University

Endowed by Keurig Dr Pepper and NielsenIQ

This is a course designed for senior-level marketing executives in retail companies looking to enhance their knowledge in topics such as branding, consumer experience, customer strategy and analytics. Topics range from digital strategy to customer loyalty programs, and in addition to sessions, attendees will work on a group project and case study to apply the concepts learned throughout the week.

“I also recommend this program to those outside of marketing roles as it helps any leader think more with a customer-focused mindset to help meet company goals. For instance, the finance executive could benefit from attending this course to ensure their efforts are aligned with the overall company brand and mission,” said Brandi Mauro, program manager, executive education at NACS.

Learn more about NACS Executive Education programs here.