ALEXANDRIA - In 2013 we??re saying goodbye to NACStech like a Sony Walkman and making way for THE Tech EVENT ?" the top source for technology education, information, and solutions benefiting the convenience and fuel retailing industry.
Registration for THE Tech EVENT, which takes place May 6 to 10 in Dallas, is now open for retailers and suppliers, both inside and outside of the convenience and fuel retail channel.
While THE Tech EVENT incorporates some important features of NACStech and the PCATS Annual Conference, attendees will also be introduced to material that challenges the conventional wisdom of industry IT leaders and professionals.
What You Will Learn
The leading IT minds in the convenience industry will discuss and share insights on your toughest technology challenges in a highly collaborative networking environment.
One of the significant enhancements at THE Tech EVENT is an all-in-one atmosphere. Everything from the Main Stage program to the Supplier Exchange takes place in one designated area, lending way for more retailer and supplier engagement, relationship building and networking opportunities.
The Main Stage program goes head first into the deep end, addressing top-of-mind industry topics including:
- The Future of Innovation: What can we expect to see and use one, two and 10 years from now?
- Future of Retail Technology: Discover new innovations on the horizon for e-commerce and retail technology. Evan Schuman, editor and publisher for StoreFrontBackTalk.com, will lead a discussion on the entire retail industry, including convenience stores.
- Setting the Standards: From POS and Back Office systems to the cutting edge mobile payments systems, hear solutions that PCATS (Petroleum Convenience Alliance for Technology Standards) is working toward and how you can be involved.
- Big Data: It is not the size of your data that counts; it??s how you use it. Learn how you can turn data into action. Explore new trends and discover insights on customer engagement and how to make your store operations more efficient.
- HTML5: This once-emerging technology can no longer be treated like a mere extension of HTML4. Is it right for you? Love it or hate it, it can no longer be ignored. A panel of experts that fall on both sides of the argument will discuss everything you need to know about HTML5.
Supplier Exchange
For industry suppliers, THE Tech EVENT will feature an innovative
Supplier Exchange in 2013, where many new solution providers will be introduced to the industry. This new platform challenges the formality of the standard trade show format, shifting the focus from "buyer vs. seller" to an open exchange of knowledge and building relationships that advance the industry. To learn how you can participate, contact Alison Daniels at
adaniels@nacsonline.com.
Mark your calendars and plan on attending THE Tech EVENT. Register today!