Everybody and everything is increasingly more connected. Wiring and connecting smart stores is a must-have way of ensuring stores are resilient, innovative and allow for employees to focus on customer-facing tasks. Hear the benefits and challenges of making walls talk.

Hosted by:

Carolyn Schnare, Director Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute

In an age when brick-and-mortar stores are closing at a rapid clip, hear from visionary leader, Ilyas Munshi of EG Group who is leading that company's growth through acquisitions around the globe.

Hosted by:

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

Preparing for disaster - above and below ground - is critical for a gas station's survival. Hear from U.S. EPA to prepare underground storage tanks for whatever may come their way.

Hosted by:

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

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