Meet the Industry
Gain a strategic edge by understanding what matters most to today’s retail leaders so you can walk into your meetings prepared to deliver value and build stronger partnerships.
Meet the Industry
Associate Members’ opportunity to hear from industry executives about their expectations and the topics they would like to discuss during their strategic exchanges at Annual Meeting.
Industry Insights & Priorities
The Meet the Industry program has become an important part of the Annual Meeting and is specifically designed for first-time attendees from small and mid-size associate member companies. The program will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2027 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program consists of 20-minute sessions with a senior executive or team of executives from various companies in the industry.
The program will include the following:
- Overview of company
- How they use Annual Meeting to conduct business
- Topics they expect to discuss with suppliers
- Question & Answer period
Scenes from the 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
Designed to set the tone for the week ahead, these sessions equip Associate Members with the insights, context, and perspective needed to engage in focused, high-value Strategic Exchange Appointments with retail partners.
We thank our presenting companies—Amazon, Instacart, L&R DISTRIBUTORS, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart—and their speakers for sharing valuable insights and helping shape the conversations ahead.
