Chefs Andrew Zimmern and David Chang will speak at the 2024 NACS Show in Las Vegas, the National Association of Convenience Stores announced Wednesday. The chefs will present at the closing general session on Oct. 10 and share their passion for how convenience stores can continue to elevate foodservice to stand out among competitors, NACS said.
Confidence coach Juan Bendaña will be the keynote speaker for the Oct. 7 NACS Show general session.
About the Speakers
Zimmern (pictured above) is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning chef, TV personality, writer and social justice advocate. He’s starred in culinary shows on the Travel Channel and The Food Network, as well as hosted two Emmy-nominated shows on the Magnolia Network. Zimmern has devoted his life to exploring and promoting cultural acceptance, tolerance and understanding through food, Alexandria, Virginia-based NACS said.
Chang is founder of the Momofuku restaurant group and Majordomo Media. Since opening his first restaurant, Momofuku Noodle Bar, in 2004, he has been recognized as GQ’s Man of the Year and a Time 100 honoree. His restaurant Momofuku Ko was awarded two Michelin stars. It has since closed. In 2019, he opened a convenience store in New York City called Peach Mart.
Bendaña is a confidence coach to top CEOs, Olympians, actors and more. He helps leaders navigate uncertainty and exceptional change by developing the unwavering confidence to thrive in any environment, NACS said.
This year’s NACS Show will be held Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas. There are four days of NACS Show general sessions, each of which will feature a mix of world-class leaders, compelling insights from Ideas 2 Go videos and industry experts who will share how the c-store industry can enhance convenience retail through food, technology, design and people, NACS said.
Here's a brief look at the 2024 NACS Show schedule:
Monday, Oct. 7
- Noon to 3:30 p.m. Education sessions
- 3:45 to 5 p.m. General session
- 5:30 to 7 p.m. NACS Show kickoff party
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- 8 to 10:15 a.m. Education sessions
- 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. General session
- 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Expo (all exhibits open)
Wednesday, Oct. 9
- 8 to 10:15 a.m. Education sessions
- 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. General session
- 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Expo
Thursday, Oct. 10
- 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. General session
- 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Expo
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