Show broke modern records in attendance and exhibitors
The NAMA Show 2025 wrapped up with record-breaking attendance—its highest in over two decades—as more than 5,200 industry professionals gathered in Las Vegas for three days of innovation, networking, and discovery. With innovations across every segment, the show demonstrated how convenience services is evolving to meet today’s consumer needs.
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The NAMA Show attendees walk into Imagination Way at The NAMA Show.
Hosted by the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), the event spotlighted how vending, micro markets, pantry services, and self-serve retail are transforming how Americans access food, drinks and essentials—at work, on the go, and everywhere in between.
"This year’s show captured the energy and innovation driving our industry—not just in technology, but in the customer experience, product diversity, and service excellence," said Kristen Griffith, Vice President of Programs & Services of NAMA. "From engaging education sessions to a buzzing show floor, The NAMA Show proved once again why it’s the place to be for anyone in convenience services. This is your opportunity to lead, connect, and grow in the midst of a highly engaged, decision-making audience."
A crowd favorite, Imagination Way, brought innovation to life with real-world environments. Attendees explored model setups of:
- Unattended retail solutions on campuses.
- Breakrooms and workplace refreshment zones reimagined as wellness hubs.
- Tech-enabled retail zones in airports, hotels, and transit hubs.
- Micro markets tailored for small offices and mixed-use buildings.
Another notable feature was on a SNAP eligible micro market, highlighting the industry's role in expanding food access and equity through policy-aligned innovation.
Beyond the exhibit hall, The NAMA Show offered a robust lineup of expert-led education sessions. Attendees explored key issues like:
- Harnessing AI and automation across operations.
- Leveraging retail analytics for customer engagement.
- Trends in consumer preferences, flavor profiles, and packaging.
- Building strong brands in a competitive landscape.
- Sustainability, workforce development, and more.
With record-breaking attendance and a renewed focus on innovation and inclusion, NAMA is already planning for The NAMA Show 2026 in Los Angeles. Stay informed and get involved at thenamashow.org.
NAMA represents the $34.9 billion U.S. Convenience Services Industry. By providing advocacy, education, and research, NAMA works to promote and protect the industry’s over 160,000 hardworking employees. Through traditional vending and micro markets, office coffee and pantry services, product manufacturing, and small-drop distribution, convenience services meets the needs of over 40 million American consumers daily at work, home, school, and play. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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