The NAMA Show 2026: Call for Speakers, proposals open through September 16

ARLINGTON, VA, USA —The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is now accepting speaker proposals for The NAMA Show 2026, taking place April 22-24 in Los Angeles. This high-impact educational leadership opportunity targets over 5,200 professionals in convenience services who join The NAMA Show.

This is the opportunity for experts in client relations, operational optimization, service innovation, and retail design to demonstrate their subject matter expertise to an audience of decision-makers.

Why present at The NAMA Show?

• Visibility. Gain traction as a recognized expert in front of operations directors, sales and marketing professionals, technology experts, and business owners across unattended retail and self-serve convenience services: vending, micro markets, coffee and pantry services, and more.
• Connection. Build relationships with decision-makers who are actively investing in solutions and strategies for growth.
• Impact. Contribute to the industry’s future by sharing real-world experience, emerging insights, and innovative approaches.

Who should apply?

The NAMA Show welcomes speakers who are solving real challenges, transforming operations, or pushing the boundaries of unattended retail and self-service. NAMA is seeking:

• Operators achieving breakthrough results in vending, micro markets, pantry, or office coffee service (OCS).
• Suppliers and tech innovators reshaping the self-service experience.
• Recognized experts in retail and convenience who can articulate the roadmap to success.
• Experts from healthcare, hospitality, higher education, or retail integrating unattended solutions.
• Brand leaders and marketers creating powerful, consumer-first experiences.
• Strong communicators who can deliver clear, valuable guidance on the fundamentals of a good operation.

Proposals should focus on helping operators drive business results, whether through profitability, efficiency, or better customer experience. Topics should be relevant and designed for audiences such as business leaders, operations directors, sales professionals, and more.

Speaker proposals are due September 16. Learn more and submit through The NAMA Show website.

Selected speakers will be notified by the end of November 2025.