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to learn from c-store trends and how to use this information to capture the market of the on- the-go consumer. The Power Sessions will be fol- lowed by 60-minute Strategy Ses- sions that will pinpoint specifc strategies attendees can take back to their business and begin imple - menting right away. Dr. Claudine Kavanaugh, an interdisciplinary scientist in the Offce of Foods and Veterinary Medicine at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will cover vending machine calo- rie labeling disclosure rules and provide guidance on what the new rules entail. Critical conversation Finally, the 60-minute Critical Conversation educational ses- sion discussions will surround current issues attendees are facing. One Critical Conversa- tion session consists of a small operator roundtable discussion. Vend operators managing no more than 4 routes and fewer than 10 employees are encour- aged to attend and discuss the unique challenges and advan- tages of running a small busi- ness. Attendees of this session will drive conversation on topics such as technology, micro mar- kets, expansion and pre-kitting and best practices as they deter- mine how to grow their business. "There is so much value for an attendee coming to the OneShow. There is a lot of leadership at the show in addition to the value in the educational packages, supplier events and networking opportuni- ties," remarked Schleyer. knows your name Oldies But Goodies Operators can look forward to once again expe- riencing the One- Show with a visit to the learning lab, the center for community and the product showcase. Its signature mobile app will be available for download in late March and will help operators navigate the show foor and educa- tion sessions. Schedule of Events TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM NAMA Research Triple Play: Just Released, Cutting-Edge Insights Specifc to the Industry, Micro Markets and Consumers WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM • Applying C-Store Merchandising, Research and Trends to Your Micro Market Business • What's Trending in Vending, Refreshment Services & Micro Markets • Living the Dream: How to Find your "Why" 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM • Across the Pond: An International Perspective on Consumer Engagement in a Micro Market • Vending Machine Calorie Labeling Disclosure Rules: Presenting the Rules, Answering Questions and Providing Guidance • Specialty Beverages • Get LinkedIn or Locked Out • Putting Intelligence in Intelligent Technology 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Micro Market Regulatory Update • The Snacking Story: Trends and Solutions for Vending and Refreshment Services • Small Operator Round Table Discussion • Marketing Your Micro Market 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM Opening General Session featuring the NAMA Industry Awards, CEO & Chair Remarks, and Headliner Jay Leno 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Show Floor Open THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM NAMA Annual Meeting and Keynote by Julie Seitz 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Show Floor Open 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Network Reception FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM The Friday Wrap/Show Floor Open INDUSTRY CROSSOVER On Thursday, operators can participate in a badge share day with the Water Quality Association's WQA Aquatech USA and The Car Wash Show 2015. March 2015 VendingMarketWatch.com Automatic Merchandiser 21 N A M A O N E S H O W P R E V I E W