October 22, 2026
Forging Timeless Connections
The Historic Ironworks | Columbus, GA

The best business connections do not happen behind a screen. They happen face-to-face.

A handshake. A conversation. A new idea. A familiar face. A deal that starts with a simple question.

Those moments are what make an industry stronger, and they are exactly what you will find at the 2026 Southern Convenience Store & Petroleum Show!

This year, GACS is bringing the industry together at the Historic Iron Works in Columbus, Georgia, with one goal in mind: Forging Timeless Connections.

For one day, retailers, suppliers, state agencies, and industry partners from across Georgia and beyond will come together under one roof. It is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, meet the people behind the businesses and agencies you work with, discover new opportunities, and strengthen the relationships that keep our industry moving!

Where Connections Become Opportunities
There is no substitute for being in the same room.The SHOW gives retailers the opportunity to connect face-to-face with suppliers, vendors, industry partners, fellow retailers, and professionals from across Georgia and beyond.

Maybe you will reconnect with someone you have known for years. Maybe you will meet a new vendor who has exactly what your business needs. Maybe a quick conversation at a booth will turn into a partnership that benefits your business for years to come.
You never know which connection will become your next opportunity!

Meet with our Regulators and Industry Partners

For convenience store retailers, staying connected with Georgia's regulatory community is just as important as staying connected with suppliers.

State agencies and regulatory representatives will be present at The SHOW, giving retailers the opportunity to ask questions, get information, and have direct conversations about the issues impacting their businesses.

Instead of navigating questions on your own, come meet the people behind the regulations. Ask questions. Get answers. Build relationships.

Regulators and Industry Partners that have already signed up to attend:
  • Georgia EPD, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program — available to answer regulatory questions and provide valuable compliance resources.
  • Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) — demonstrating how to add your driver’s license or ID to your Apple Wallet.
  • Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) — highlighting our partnership to raise awareness of the 988 Lifeline and other mental health resources available to convenience store employees and the communities they serve.
  • The Red Cross — providing information on their emergency services and resources.
  • Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) — available to answer questions and provide information.
A Little Extra for Our Retailers
We are also giving retailers another reason to make their way around the Show floor.Retailer $$ giveaways and drawings will be happening throughout the day starting at 9:30a.m., giving attendees the chance to win while they connect with exhibitors and explore everything The SHOW has to offer!
You have to be there to win.
Retailers: Exhibitors
Check out our Live Floor Plan
In Need of a Hotel Room? 
Please do not hesitate to make your reservations! 
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Columbus Marriott Hotel includes Breakfast and Parking*
Group Rate Expires: Sep 21, 2026*

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Group Rate Expires: Sep 23, 2026*
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