NACS teams up with the Produce Marketing Association to offer an innovative program for the convenience industry to sell more fruits and vegetables. Don't take it from us -- special guest Elmo tells us why! Visit www.convenience.org/eatbrighter to learn more and sign up!

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Lindsay Buchanan, Marketing Coordinator, NACS

Hackers pick brains, not locks. Learn how you can keep your personal and business information safer and locked away from crooks.

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

With more than 20 years in the industry, Hot Spot President and CEO, Dan Durbin developed a hot name, a hot brand and loyal customers. Hear about how he fostered a family-like atmosphere for employees and customers and revolutionized marketing and promotions.

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Self-driving cars were supposed to be the next big thing, but might not be as close to reality as experts once thought. But, minor changes are well underway - advanced braking systems and lane assist in vehicles and ride sharing popularity show that drivers and passengers are willing to slowly forfeit driving control. What's the scoop?

Hosted by:

Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Stephanie Sikorski, VP Marketing, NACS

Studies show that price usually determines where people buy gas. But, with the internet in their hands, customers also research gas stations that have clean bathrooms, good food and products and other amenities. Find out how to be - and find - that perfect pit stop.

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, VP Marketing, NACS

Avery Ash of INRIX provides insight into how people move, why the deployment of autonomous vehicles won't solve all transportation problems and how retailers can use mobility analytics when choosing where to open new stores.

Hosted by:

Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Britt Brewer, Marketing Manager, NACS

Plastic packaging, straws, cups and bags have seemingly become public enemy number 1. Plastic is important for food safety, convenience, and as long as it is disposed of properly, can be remade into new products through recycling.

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Sonja Hubbard, former CEO of E-Z Mart Stores and iconic leader in the convenience industry talks about leadership, connections, ups and downs of running a company and advice for rising female leaders.

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS

Find out what role hydrogen is playing in the future of transportation. When will we see fuel cell vehicles expand nationally? What role will the heavy-duty vehicle market play?

Hosted by:

Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS

The friendly rivalry between U.S. convenience store giants Sheetz and Wawa has seeped deep into the culture of Pennsylvania. Team Sheetz or Team Wawa? But if you ask the people in the area, you can't have it both ways. Filmmaker Matthew Fridg sets out to settle the debate once and for all and in the process learn why the fierce love of a convenience store in Pennsylvania matters to people everywhere. To learn more about the film check out www.sheetzvswawa.com/cm.

Hosted by:

Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute