Registration is Open for the First NACS Convenience Summit Middle East & Africa
The inaugural event takes place November 16-18, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Oct 01, 2026 | 2 min read
This November, NACS is hosting the inaugural NACS Convenience Summit Middle East & Africa, an event for industry leaders to explore emerging trends, share innovative ideas and solutions and build connections that will shape the future of convenience across the region.
The Middle East and Africa represent exciting growth opportunities in global convenience retail. As consumer expectations evolve and investments in mobility, foodservice and digital commerce accelerate, convenience retailers are expanding beyond traditional formats to deliver seamless, customer-centric experiences.
What you’ll experience:
- Actionable insights: Discover innovative business models and practical solutions that help retailers adapt to changing consumer expectations and identify new growth opportunities across the region. Hear insights and research from global and regional experts on AI-powered retail, consumer behavior shifts, supply chain resilience and the future of food in convenience.
- Strategic relationships: Build strategic relationships with senior executives Exchange ideas and find solutions to today’s—and tomorrow’s—industry and business challenges.
- Immersive learning: Immerse yourself in the NACS Ideas 2 Go store tours featuring the Middle East’s iconic and innovative retailing experiences. Discover how digitization, automation and sustainability are redefining customer experiences.
- Awards gala and dinner: Celebrate convenience retail excellence and innovation across the Middle East and Africa. Join us for the NACS Convenience Retail Awards Middle East & Africa dinner on Wednesday, November 18, to honor excellence in four categories: Innovation, Convenience Cares, Store of the Year and Leadership.
Register for the inaugural event here.
