Speaker Recruitment: The NAMA Show 2026 Event
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is inviting speaker proposals for The NAMA Show 2026, a highly anticipated event that aims to bring together over 5,200 professionals in the convenience services industry. The event will take place from April 22-24, 2026, in Los Angeles.
NAMA is dedicated to promoting and protecting the industry's over 165,000 hardworking employees, and this event is no exception. The criteria for selection focus on expertise and relevance to the unattended retail and self-service convenience services industry. They seek speakers who are experts in client relations, operational optimization, service innovation, and retail design.
The event welcomes speakers who are solving real challenges, transforming operations, or pushing the boundaries of unattended retail and self-service. Operators who have achieved breakthrough results in vending, micro markets, pantry, or office coffee services (OCS) are encouraged to apply. The emphasis is on educational leadership and industry advancement.
Proposals should focus on helping operators drive business results, whether through profitability, efficiency, or better customer experience. Selected speakers will be notified by the end of November 2025.
To submit a speaker proposal, you must submit your proposal through The NAMA Show website by the deadline of September 16, 2025. The detailed submission format was not specified, but it is likely that you will need to provide session details that emphasize the session’s value and relevance to the audience.
Presenting at The NAMA Show offers visibility, connection with decision-makers, and the opportunity to impact the industry. The U.S. Convenience Services Industry, represented by NAMA, contributes $40.04 billion to the U.S. economy.
For speaker proposal-related inquiries, you can contact Sandra Renderos at [email protected]. The event targets a diverse audience, including operators, suppliers, tech innovators, recognized experts, healthcare professionals, hospitality professionals, higher education professionals, brand leaders, marketers, and strong communicators.
Convenience services meet the needs of over 40 million American consumers daily at work, home, school, and play. The industry offers services such as traditional vending, micro markets, office coffee and pantry services, product manufacturing, and small-drop distribution. NAMA provides advocacy, education, and research for the industry.
In conclusion, The NAMA Show 2026 offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals to share their expertise, connect with decision-makers, and impact the future of the convenience services industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity - submit your speaker proposal today!
News about The NAMA Show 2026 invites proposals from industry professionals, focusing on those who excel in client relations, operational optimization, service innovation, and retail design. These experts should present solutions for real challenges, transformation, or boundary-breaking ideas in the field of unattended retail and self-service, such as vending, micro markets, office coffee services (OCS), and more. Submit your proposal by September 16, 2025, through the show's website, showcasing your session’s value and relevance to the diverse audience attending the event. Cloud-based finance and business solutions may also find this event particularly relevant due to its impact on the $40.04 billion U.S. Convenience Services Industry.
