Full Schedule
This page will be updated periodically. A final version of the RetailNOW 2026 agenda will be provided in advance with the launch of our mobile event app.
Across three action-packed days at RetailNOW 2026, you will experience the retail IT channel’s #1 trade show, education conference, and networking event:
- Meet 1,600+ potential partners that can grow your sales and your bottom line
- Connect with 200+ emerging technology vendors who set the pace for the industry
- Experience the #1 AI resource for the retail IT channel plus more education tailored for high-initiative VARs, ISVs, and ISOs
- Learn how to push back against the “800-number guys” who don’t believe in the channel the way we do
- Participate in in-depth discussions about new opportunities and challenges for 2026
If you’re serious about the retail IT channel, you have to attend RetailNOW 2026. It’s Where The Industry Meets!
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- Saturday, July 25, 2026
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Exhibitor Setup
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Exhibitor SetupLocation: Summit Ballroom
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Registration Desk Open – Exhibitors Only
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Registration Desk Open – Exhibitors OnlyLocation: Summit Ballroom Foyer
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Vendor Meetings
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Vendor MeetingsLocation: Various
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Test Presentation
- Sunday, July 26, 2026
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Exhibitor Setup
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Exhibitor SetupLocation: Summit Ballroom
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
General Session
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Vendor MeetingsLocation: Various
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
Registration Desk Open
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST
Registration Desk OpenLocation: Summit Ballroom Foyer
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
ISV Community Reception
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
ISV Community ReceptionLocation: Academy 403 & 404
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
First Look Welcome Reception
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
First Look Welcome ReceptionLocation: Summit Ballroom
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Martinis & Mentorship: The Perfect Cocktail Mixing Career Advice, Authentic Connections, and Lasting Success
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Martinis & Mentorship: The Perfect Cocktail Mixing Career Advice, Authentic Connections, and Lasting SuccessLocation: Academy 407
Moderator: – PayTech Women
Panelist: – Paysafe Associates
Panelist: – Star Micronics America
Presenter: – Retail Management Hero
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8:00 PM - 11:00 PM PST
Open Evening & Vendor Receptions
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8:00 PM - 11:00 PM PST
Open Evening & Vendor ReceptionsLocation: Various
- Monday, July 27, 2026
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Registration Desk Open
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Registration Desk OpenLocation: Summit Ballroom Foyer
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7:15 AM - 8:00 AM PST
Education Attendee Breakfast
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7:15 AM - 8:00 AM PST
Education Attendee BreakfastLocation: Academy 401 & 402
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
Built to Bend: An AI Maturity Model for VAR & ISV Growth
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
Built to Bend: An AI Maturity Model for VAR & ISV GrowthLocation: Academy 411
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
From Trade Shows to Pipeline: How VARs & ISVs Convert Events into Revenue
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
From Trade Shows to Pipeline: How VARs & ISVs Convert Events into Revenue Location: Academy 415
Panelist: – Ravyx
Panelist: – LOC Software
Panelist: – Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
Panelist: – Electronic Office
Panelist: – Epson America
Sales, Marketing & Customer Service
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
M&A Playbook for VARs & ISVs: A Practical Guide to Buying or Selling
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
M&A Playbook for VARs & ISVs: A Practical Guide to Buying or SellingLocation: Academy 408
Presenter: – Mastery Partners
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
Stop Running a Help Desk: How VARs Scale with Smarter Support Models
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
Stop Running a Help Desk: How VARs Scale with Smarter Support ModelsLocation: Academy 417
Moderator: – KORONA POS
Panelist: – Simple POS
Panelist: – Alacrity Hub
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
The Latest AI Enablers for ISVs
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PST
The Latest AI Enablers for ISVsLocation: Academy 407
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9:00 AM - 10:25 AM PST
General Session featuring RSPA Board Advisor and top retail industry expert Carl Boutet
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9:00 AM - 10:25 AM PST
General Session featuring RSPA Board Advisor and top retail industry expert Carl BoutetLocation: Alliance Ballroom
Speaker: – Retail Solutions Providers Association
Speaker:
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10:30 AM - 3:30 PM PST
RetailNOW Expo Hall
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10:30 AM - 3:30 PM PST
RetailNOW Expo HallLocation: Summit Ballroom
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
Lunch
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
LunchLocation: Summit Ballroom
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
How ISVs Scale Through Channel Partnerships
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
How ISVs Scale Through Channel PartnershipsLocation: Academy 407
Moderator: – PAX Technology
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
The Art of the Consultative Sale: How VARs & ISVs Win High-Value Deals
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
The Art of the Consultative Sale: How VARs & ISVs Win High-Value DealsLocation: Academy 415
Co-Presenter: – Unfiltered Ink Media
Co-Presenter: – Unfiltered Ink Media
Sales, Marketing & Customer Service
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
Today’s Contract Landmines in Reseller Agreements
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
Today’s Contract Landmines in Reseller AgreementsLocation: Academy 417
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
What Enterprise Buyers Need from VARs & ISVs
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
What Enterprise Buyers Need from VARs & ISVsLocation: Academy 408
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
What VAR & ISV Teams Should Learn Next About AI
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST
What VAR & ISV Teams Should Learn Next About AILocation: Academy 411
Moderator: – LINGA
Panelist: – LINGA
Panelist: – LINGA
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST
Canadian Community Reception
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST
Canadian Community ReceptionLocation: Academy 403 & 404
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
NextGen Leadership Community Reception
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
NextGen Leadership Community ReceptionLocation: Academy 407
Moderator: – CBS Northstar
Panelist: – Touch Dynamic
Panelist: – Payteva
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5:30 PM - 11:00 PM PST
Open Evening & Vendor Receptions
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6:30 PM - 11:00 PM PST
Open Evening & Vendor ReceptionsLocation: Various
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Registration Desk Open
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Registration Desk OpenLocation: Summit Ballroom Foyer
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8:15 AM - 9:00 AM PST
Continental Breakfast
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8:15 AM - 9:00 AM PST
Continental BreakfastLocation: Academy 401 & 402
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
RetailNOW Expo Hall
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
RetailNOW Expo HallLocation: Summit Ballroom
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
Lunch
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
LunchLocation: Summit Ballroom
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
AI & the Future of Payments: What VARs & ISVs Need to Know Now
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
AI & the Future of Payments: What VARs & ISVs Need to Know NowLocation: Academy 411
Moderator: – LANDI Global
Panelist: – LANDI Global
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
From Chaos to Control: Mastering Device Lifecycle for VARs, ISVs & ISOs
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
From Chaos to Control: Mastering Device Lifecycle for VARs, ISVs & ISOsLocation: Academy 407
Moderator: – Esper
Panelist: – Winston POS
Panelist: – CBS NorthStar
Panelist: – Global Payments
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Turning Data into Dollars: Analytics Opportunities for VARs and ISVs
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Turning Data into Dollars: Analytics Opportunities for VARs and ISVsLocation: Academy 407
Panelist: – POSitive Technology
Panelist: – Standard Insights
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Vibe Coding 201: How VARs & ISVs Can Build Lead-Gen Tools Without Developers
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1:15 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Vibe Coding 201: How VARs & ISVs Can Build Lead-Gen Tools Without DevelopersLocation: Academy 415
Sales, Marketing & Customer Service
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PST
From Data Capture to Data Intelligence: What VARs & ISVs Must Deliver Next
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PST
From Data Capture to Data Intelligence: What VARs & ISVs Must Deliver NextLocation: Academy 411
Co-Presenter: – Restroworks
Co-Presenter: – Pontchartrain Systems
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PST
From Mobile Device to Payment Device: What VARs and ISVs Need to Know
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PST
From Mobile Device to Payment Device: What VARs and ISVs Need to KnowLocation: Academy 407
Moderator:
Panelist:
Panelist:
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Stop Managing Burnout: Redesigning Work for VAR & ISV Teams
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Why More Work-Life Balance May Not Solve Stress for VAR & ISV TeamsLocation: Academy 408
Speaker: – Turnkey Processing
