This session is designed for first-time NACS Show attendees and new NACS members looking to make the most of their experience. Participants will learn how to navigate the show floor, identify can’t-miss events, and build valuable connections throughout the week. The session will also highlight the many ways NACS membership can deliver value year-round, helping retailers tap into resources, education, and industry insights long after the show ends.
Director, Retail Engagement - East
NACS
KC Kingsbury brings over 25 years of experience in the convenience and fuel industry, having held leadership roles in Operations, Marketing, and Finance with some of the most recognizable brands in the sector. In 2024, KC joined NACS, where he…
In this highly interactive session, attendees will participate in a series of expert-led roundtables covering key operational areas such as loss prevention, HR, accounting, and more. Designed in a “speed dating” format, participants rotate between tables to ask questions, share challenges, and gain practical insights directly from industry experts. This open, conversational setting creates a safe space to ask candid questions, exchange ideas, and learn what’s working for others across the industry.
Louisiana Truck Stop & Gaming Administration, LLC
Social Media/Web Marketing Manager
The NACS Leadership for Success Program brings the brightest industry supervisors together to develop their personal leadership skills and become better leaders. For the past five months, the participants have been working on reducing turnover, increasing employee engagement, and developing store managers by creating plans, setting goals, and tracking their progress. They are ready to share the results! Hear what worked (and what didn’t) as they sought to develop and strengthen their teams.
The NACS Leadership for Success Program brings the brightest industry supervisors together to develop their personal leadership skills and become better leaders. For the past five months, the participants have been working on reducing turnover, increasing employee engagement, and developing store managers by creating plans, setting goals, and tracking their progress. They are ready to share the results! Hear what worked (and what didn’t) as they sought to develop and strengthen their teams.