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Invitation to Submit: Join Worldwide Showcase of Newest Products & Technology for Automated Retail and Convenience Services

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAMA:

Bring Your Technology to Life for Decision-Makers

Imagination Way is a one-of-a-kind experience where companies can demonstrate their innovative technology and solutions in real-world retail environments or “application pods.” Prospects can see, touch, and understand how solutions solve their unique challenges in environments such as hotels, workplaces, airports, hospitals, residential buildings, SNAP marketplaces, and more. Highlights include Kiosk Alley, where attendees can explore the newest interactive kiosks—the first point of engagement for consumers in self-service spaces.

Imagination Way returns to The NAMA Show, May 7–9, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, as the ultimate destination for innovation in self-service convenience and unattended retail.

Who Should Apply?

Companies that are revolutionizing convenience services through technological innovation with solutions in areas such as:

  • Artificial intelligence and extended reality
  • Robotics and automation
  • Grab-and-go and facial recognition technologies
  • Vending, foodservice, and supply chain innovation
  • Data analytics and machine learning

If your organization is shaping the future of self-service convenience, contact NAMA here today to secure your spot in this invite-only exhibition.

Benefits for Chosen Participants

  • Direct Access to Decision-Makers: Present products and solutions to nearly 5,000 convenience services professionals who make purchasing decisions.
  • Hands-On Demonstrations: Engage directly with potential clients through live demonstrations in realistic settings.
  • Real-World Feedback & ROI: Engage directly with prospective buyers and industry experts, gaining insights to fine-tune offerings and convert leads into lasting partnerships.
  • Industry Recognition: Gain visibility across a variety of industry segments, from workplaces, transit, education, healthcare, attractions, sports venues, and residential complexes.

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.

Contacts

Sandra Renderos
srenderos@namanow.org

NAMA


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Sandra Renderos
srenderos@namanow.org

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