NACS State of the Industry Summit 2027
Event Date
April 21–23, 2027
Location
Fort Worth, TX
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe NACS State of the Industry (SOI) Summit is an annual benchmarking conference produced by NACS, the Association for Convenience & Fuel Retailing. It is the only event that delivers industry data and insights on the latest financial, operational, categorical, regional market, and consumer trends in convenience, giving participants an exclusive first look at industry performance. Attendees get the first look at industry performance metrics published in the annual NACS State of the Industry Report, which helps retailers benchmark their business against competitors in their respective regions and across the United States.
Attendees include leading convenience retailers and industry partners who want to make data-driven decisions and improve their businesses. Each spring, NACS brings together business professors, economists and top-performing c-store retailers to help break down the latest consumer, financial and operational data across the convenience channel—live from the stage.
With more than 50 years of convenience industry data, analysis and strategic insights behind it, the SOI Summit provides the data-powered answers you need to help set the course forward for your business. It is worth attending because it is the premier venue for exclusive benchmarking data and for upskilling future industry leaders.
Show Highlights
- Exclusive data reveal: Attendees are the first to see metrics from the annual NACS State of the Industry Report, covering finance, labor, store operations, merchandising and motor fuels.
- Regional Performance Insights: Breakout sessions cover newly released SOI data for each region, helping retailers benchmark against competitors in their region and nationally.
- Technology Solutions Center: This center features businesses with technology solutions specialized to the convenience industry, where exhibitors can connect directly with hundreds of convenience retail leaders.
- Expert speakers: Recent programs featured economists, keynote speakers and top-performing retailers. Past 2026 sessions included a keynote by poet and innovation speaker Tucker Bryant, customer-experience expert Brittany Hodak, and fuel and transportation-energy outlooks from OPIS and the Transportation Energy Institute.
- Networking: Networking breakfasts, breaks, a reception, and the Master of Convenience Awards Ceremony.
Attendance
NACS describes the audience as leading convenience retailers and industry partners who want to make data-driven decisions and improve their businesses. Exhibitors in the Technology Solutions Center connect directly with hundreds of convenience retail leaders. A published exact attendance figure was not available from the sources reviewed.
Registration
As of the latest available information, registration for the 2027 Summit was not yet open. The agenda posted online is from the 2026 Summit, with 2027 updates and registration still to come. Prospective attendees can sign up on the official NACS SOI Summit page to be notified when 2027 registration opens. Companies interested in exhibiting in the Technology Solutions Center for 2027 are directed to contact NACS staff (Emma Tainter) for details.
History
The SOI Summit is the live companion to the NACS State of the Industry Report, the benchmarking publication for the U.S. convenience and fuel retailing industry. More than 50 years of convenience industry data, analysis and strategic insights sit behind the event. NACS has produced the comprehensive review of industry metrics for decades, and the Summit gives attendees the first look at each year's findings. The 2026 edition was held in the Chicago area, and the event moves to Fort Worth, TX for 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 NACS State of the Industry Summit?
The 2027 Summit takes place April 21-23, 2027, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.
Who should attend the SOI Summit?
It is designed for leading convenience and fuel retailers and their industry partners who want to make data-driven decisions and improve their businesses. Each spring it brings together business professors, economists and top-performing c-store retailers.
What makes the Summit worth attending?
It is the only event where attendees get an exclusive first look at the metrics published in the annual NACS State of the Industry Report, covering financial, operational, categorical, regional and consumer trends. The report helps retailers benchmark their business against competitors regionally and nationally.
How do I register for the 2027 Summit?
As of the latest information, 2027 registration was not yet open. You can sign up on the NACS State of the Industry Summit page to be notified when registration opens.
Can companies exhibit at the Summit?
Yes. The Technology Solutions Center features companies with technology solutions specialized to the convenience industry, allowing exhibitors to connect directly with hundreds of convenience retail leaders. Companies interested in participating in 2027 are directed to contact NACS.
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