NACS Show 2027

The ultimate annual education, networking, and expo event for the convenience and fuel retailing industry.

NACS Show 2027

The NACS Show 2027 runs October 5–8, 2027 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference spans all four days; the expo is open October 6–8.

What it is

The NACS Show is the annual event of NACS, the association serving the global convenience and fuel retailing industry. The organiser says it brings the industry together "for four days of learning, finding new ideas, fostering industry partnerships, networking with peers and having fun," and that it attracts 24,000 industry stakeholders from more than 60 countries. Retailers come for ideas to grow sales and attract customers; suppliers exhibit to establish a presence in the convenience channel.

The expo and education

• NACS puts the expo at 435,000 sq. ft., split into five areas: Facility Operations, Foodservice, Fuel Equipment & Services, In-Store Merchandise and Technology.
• Education and General Sessions are designed "for retailers by retailers," with topics ranging from leadership development and category management to new technology applications.

Who can attend

The 2026 FAQ set the rules most likely to carry over: attendees aged 16 and over had to register and be accompanied by a parent or guardian, children 15 and under needed an onsite badge and a guardian waiver, strollers and carts were not allowed in the exhibit hall, and the Kick-Off Party was 21 and over. Check the 2027 FAQ once NACS posts it.