Schedule

A Packed Agenda, Built for You

The Full Show Experience – Education, Networking, Opportunities

Schedule subject to change. Additional sessions will be added as they are finalized.

Tuesday, May 6

1:00 pm - 3:30 pmCategory Management Bootcamp
Preconference EducationRead more »
1:00 pm - 3:30 pmUNLV Black Fire Innovation Lab Tour
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pmPepsi Equipment Certification Center Tour
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pmCaesars Palace Food & Retail Operations Tour
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pmAllegiant Stadium Operations Tour
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Wednesday, May 7

8:00 am - 8:50 amTrending Technologies in Convenience Services
TechnologyRead more »
8:00 am - 8:50 amTactical Sustainability Essentials
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8:00 am - 8:50 amRemodeling Do's and Don'ts: How to Maximize the Value of a Fresh Installation
OperationsRead more »
8:00 am - 8:50 amNAMA Government Affairs Update
LeadershipRead more »
8:00 am - 8:50 amThe NAMA Show Newcomers Introduction
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8:00 am - 8:50 amData for Better Decisions: Aligning Your Hot Dispensed Beverage Services with Consumer Needs in 2025-2026
OCS/Pantry SpotlightRead more »
8:00 am - 8:50 amMentoring Mash-up: Challenges and Best Practices for Young Professionals
Knowledge-Based NetworkingRead more »
9:00 am - 9:50 amMaximizing Your Ordering Platform’s Value: Driving Customer Engagement and Operational Efficiency
TechnologyRead more »
9:00 am - 9:50 amLevel Up Your Vending: Transitioning to Smart Store Solutions
EssentialsRead more »
9:00 am - 9:50 amFrom Clashes to Consensus: Mastering Conflict Communication
LeadershipRead more »
9:00 am - 9:50 amSelf-Service Trends & Transformations: A Shared View of the Horizon
Knowledge-Based NetworkingRead more »
9:00 am - 9:50 amUpcoming Trends in Hot & Cold Beverages
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9:00 am - 9:50 amBuilding Meaningful Connections: Mentorship & Networking for Lasting Impact
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10:00 am - 10:50 amAI Developments in Convenience Services: Incorporating it Legally and Avoiding Roadblocks
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10:00 am - 10:50 amVending Machines Unlocked: Inner Workings, Common Issues, and Smarter Fixes
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10:00 am - 10:50 amEmbracing the End-Customer Experience Through Technology
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10:00 am - 10:50 amEmpowering Frontline Leaders for Success
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10:00 am - 10:50 amSoftware: When, Why, and How to Implement into Your Business - An Open Forum with Expert Panelists
Knowledge-Based NetworkingRead more »
10:00 am - 10:50 amBrewing Better Business: Leveraging Digital for Transformative Coffee Programs
OCS/Pantry SpotlightRead more »
10:00 am - 10:50 amCracking the Code on Consumer Snacking: Trends Shaping Today’s Choices
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11:00 am - 11:50 amBeyond Catching a Thief: Proactive and Reactive Approaches to Loss Prevention
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11:00 am - 11:50 amDemystifying Payment Fees: Your Guide to Smarter Transactions
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11:00 am - 11:50 amDriving Rapid Growth Through Purposeful Community and Audience Engagement
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11:00 am - 11:50 amFinancial Responsibility and Accounting for Small Operators
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11:00 am - 11:50 amData Driven Insights for Pantry Services
OCS/Pantry SpotlightRead more »
11:00 am - 11:50 amPlanning Your Exit: How to Maximize the Value of Your Convenience Services Business
LeadershipRead more »
11:00 am - 11:50 amBuilding a Winning Brand Online: Workshop & Roundtable for Vending and Micro Market Entrepreneurs
Knowledge-Based NetworkingRead more »
3:45 pm - 4:15 pmReturn To Office Trends & Workplace Beverage Programs: Fueling Productivity with Refreshing Choices
Main Stage at NAMA CentralRead more »
4:15 pm - 4:45 pmMaximizing Revenue with On-Demand Greeting Card Kiosks
Imagination Way TheaterRead more »
4:30 pm - 5:00 pmSelling Routes and Locations: Understanding Buyer Priorities and Maximizing Value
Main Stage at NAMA CentralRead more »
5:00 pm - 5:30 pmAdding AI / Analytic Sensors to Your Operation
Imagination Way TheaterRead more »
5:15 pm - 5:30 pmThe Path to Profitability: Holistic Payment Solutions for Business Growth
Main Stage at NAMA CentralRead more »
5:45 pm - 6:00 pmTrends Driving Energy Drink Purchasing
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Thursday, May 8

8:30 am - 9:20 amPreparing to Secure Great Locations
EssentialsRead more »
8:30 am - 9:20 amClient Priorities: Proactive Strategies Guided by Data for Different Workplace Types
Sales/MarketingRead more »
8:30 am - 10:20 amAligning Sales and Operations in Pantry Services
OCS/Pantry SpotlightRead more »
8:30 am - 9:20 amAdvanced Uses of AI in Convenience Services: Transforming the Future of Vending
TechnologyRead more »
8:30 am - 9:20 amStealing Fire: Lessons and Inspiration from America's Greatest Brand Entrepreneurs
LeadershipRead more »
8:30 am - 10:20 amHarnessing AI to Decode Data: Waste Management Workshop
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8:30 am - 9:20 amRetailing 101
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9:30 am - 10:20 amBeyond Transactions: Building Brand Loyalty
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9:30 am - 10:20 amCooler Connections: Building Consumer Bonds Through Cold Coffee
OCS/Pantry SpotlightRead more »
9:30 am - 10:20 amRound Tables: How Established Operators Can Continue Growing
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9:30 am - 10:20 amEssential Warehousing Efficiency
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9:30 am - 10:20 amC-store Recon: Convenience Growth Through Consumer Mission Trips and Experiences
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9:30 am - 10:20 amNavigating Leadership Pathways: Elevating Careers and Creating Roadmaps to Entrepreneurship
Knowledge-Based NetworkingRead more »
11:15 am - 11:30 amMaximizing Meal Program Success: Menu Strategy, Brand Identity, and Future Trends
Main Stage at NAMA CentralRead more »
11:45 am - 12:00 pmThe Hidden Risk in Frictionless Retail: How to Protect Your Revenue
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11:45 am - 12:15 pmThe Red Carpet Treatment: A 3 Step Guide to Employee Training for Stronger Customer Service Experiences & Sales
Imagination Way TheaterRead more »
12:15 pm - 12:30 pmEconomic Impact Analysis: Deep Dive and Uses
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12:45 pm - 1:15 pmCybersecurity & AI: What to Know and How to Prepare
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1:30 pm - 2:00 pmRethinking Vending: Addressing Industry Shortcomings to Unlock Growth in Residential Locations
Main Stage at NAMA CentralRead more »
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmBranding Strategies to Distinguish Your Operation Against Competing Industries
Imagination Way TheaterRead more »
2:15 pm - 2:45 pmFuture-Ready Talent Acquisition: Emerging Trends to Attract, Engage, and Retain Top Talent
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2:45 pm - 3:15 pmElevate Your Hospitality Game: Collaborative Strategies to Win and Retain Prime Locations
Imagination Way TheaterRead more »
3:45 pm - 4:00 pmBuilding Your Vending Support System
Main Stage at NAMA CentralRead more »

Friday, May 9

7:30 am - 9:00 amSmall Operator Roundtable Breakfast
Learning Labs, Small Operator FridayRead more »
9:30 am - 10:00 amHow Small Operators Can Make Their Vending Business Stand Out
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10:15 am - 10:45 amRise of Vend-trepreneurs and Passive Income Seekers
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11:00 am - 11:30 amThe Hidden Cost of Downtime: What It Really Means for Your Business
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