NACS Show 2027 Guide: Dates, Costs & Who Attends
By Ilyas Kerbal,
NACS Show 2027 will take place in October, with the host city still to be confirmed; the 2026 edition ran from 6 to 9 October at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It is the main event for the convenience and fuel retailing industry, with more than 1,200 exhibitors and around 22,000 attendees.
C-store chains, independent retailers and fuel marketers meet suppliers of packaged goods, foodservice, fuel equipment, payments and store technology. This guide covers what to know and how to reach the retailers who buy.
NACS Show 2027 at a glance
| Next edition | October 2027 (host city and dates to be confirmed; the 2026 edition ran 6-9 October in Las Vegas) |
| Venue | Las Vegas Convention Center (2026) |
| City | Las Vegas, NV (2026); rotates |
| Typical month | October |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | ~22,000 |
| Exhibitors | 1,200+ exhibitors |
| Industry | Convenience retail & fuel retailing |
| Organizer | NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) |
| Official website | nacsshow.com |
NACS Show in a nutshell
The NACS Show is where convenience-store retailers (from single-store owners to the largest chains) meet suppliers of packaged goods, foodservice, fuel equipment, payments, loyalty and store technology.
Education covers category management, foodservice, fuel and EV charging, and technology.
Location and venue
Rotates between Las Vegas, Chicago, Atlanta and other cities.
Does it change location? Yes, it rotates between US cities.
Products on display in a store. Photo by Eduardo Soares on Unsplash.
Who attends NACS Show?
- C-store chain executives
- Category managers and buyers
- Independent store owners
- Fuel retailers
- Suppliers and distributors
Buyers here are mostly retailers, chain and e-commerce buyers and distributors, alongside the brands that want to sell to them. Knowing which side of the market each attendee sits on is the first step to useful outreach.
Going to NACS Show with a sales target? Start with the actual list of people who will be there. Enriched profiles, CRM-ready format, delivered before the show. Contact Prospector
What NACS Show covers
- Packaged beverages, snacks and tobacco alternatives
- Foodservice programs
- Fuel equipment and EV charging
- POS, payments and loyalty
- Store design and equipment
- Data and category management
Why NACS Show matters for sales teams
The convenience channel is changing fast: more foodservice, more loyalty and digital programmes, EV charging and new categories. Retailers come to the NACS Show to find partners for those changes.
For suppliers and tech vendors, the most valuable attendees are chain executives, category managers and operations leaders at multi-site retailers. Separating them from single-store owners helps you invest your time where deal sizes justify it.
Is NACS Show right for your team?
Go if you sell to retailers, distributors or the brands that supply them in convenience retail. The show concentrates buying decisions for the year ahead.
Think twice if your buyers are corporate functions far from purchasing. Most attendees are focused on products and buying, so the conversation has to connect to that.
NACS Show ticket prices
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | Retailers pay lower rates than suppliers; pricing on nacsshow.com (Pricing page) |
| Typical cost | Retailers: low hundreds; suppliers: higher (confirm on site). |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check nacsshow.com before you buy.
Event app and digital platform
Yes. The NACS My Show Planner & Mobile App helps you build an agenda, browse education sessions and search exhibitors.
From a sales point of view, the app’s main limitation is access. You see the people who chose to be visible, you can’t pull them into your CRM, and once the event ends the data usually disappears with it.
Is NACS Show worth it?
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Concentrated c-store buying audience | Supplier passes cost more than retailer passes |
| Good for retail-tech and CPG | Rotating cities |
| Strong education | Niche |
Getting meetings at NACS Show
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Early planning | Pull the attendee, exhibitor and speaker lists and score them against your ideal customer profile. |
| Pre-show outreach | Contact your top tier personally and your second tier with a short sequence. Aim to book meetings, not booth visits. |
| On site | Work from a printed or mobile list of priority accounts and use breaks and evening events for warm introductions. |
| Post-show | Follow up fast, share what you promised, and keep the list for next year’s edition. |
Retailers usually pay less than suppliers to attend, so many bring several team members. Map out who handles category management, technology and fuel at each chain before reaching out.
No export button in the event app? I deal with that part. Ask for the NACS Show list with names, titles, companies and LinkedIn profiles in one file.
Frequently asked questions
When is NACS Show 2027?
October 2027 (host city and dates to be confirmed; the 2026 edition ran 6-9 October in Las Vegas). Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (nacsshow.com) before booking travel.
Where is NACS Show held?
Rotates between Las Vegas, Chicago, Atlanta and other cities.
Does it move? Yes, it rotates between US cities.
How much does a NACS Show ticket cost?
Retailers: low hundreds; suppliers: higher (confirm on site). See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends NACS Show?
Mainly C-store chain executives; category managers and buyers; independent store owners; fuel retailers.
Can I get the NACS Show attendee list?
Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about NACS Show here.
Get the NACS Show attendee list
Whether you are exhibiting or walking the floor at NACS Show, the teams that win are the ones who arrive with meetings already booked. Get in touch through Prospector and I’ll put together the attendee list for your event.
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Photo credits
- Cover image: Photo by Stephen Andrews on Unsplash
- In-article image: Photo by Eduardo Soares on Unsplash
Sources
Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.