We were surprised that the main stage at RTC26 was able to support the shear amount of star power that grazed it! Vontier’s Elaine Kanak (Chief Marketing Officer) and Andy Bennett (Group President, Convenience Retail) got things started, and things only went uphill from there. 

We're talking former NFL player and CEO and Founder of the Game Changers, Inc., Eric Boles.  

We’re talking NACS President and CEO, Frank Gleeson.  

We’re talking DLA Piper's AI Innovation Team Sr. Managing Director, Barclay Blair.  

We’re talking the Head of the Gen AI & Data Solutions Architects at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kalpana Mahesh.  

And that’s just some of the speakers! RTC26’s main stage was stacked! 

It also wouldn't be RTC without the wide range of dynamic breakout sessions! Some of the topics covered this year included: 

• Real retailers candidly assessing what is and isn’t working for self‑checkout and food ordering 
• What the road ahead looks like for the next generation of dispensers 
• A dynamic discussion on the evolving retail media landscape and the opportunities it creates for retailers 
• How smart operators are leveraging data, loyalty, and seamless payment tools to unlock revenue 

It is the Retail Technology Conference after all, so let’s take a look at the tech that took over the tradeshow floor this year:

• FlexPay 6 M2-15: With a flush-mounted screen, compact footprint, and advanced second-generation engineering, the M2-15 delivers a sleek dispenser appearance, stronger tamper resistance, and improved durability for a premium user experience. 
• FlexPay 6 A2-09: The compact all-in-one design makes the A2-09 our most flexible OPT, while also allowing for easier installation and service. 
• Veeder-Root Device Management: The first application available on the Hub, Veeder Root Device Management (VRDM) delivers real-time visibility into ATGs and probes, helping operators monitor alarms, manage inventory, track device health, and support compliance from one cloud-based platform. 

Attendees at this year’s show also got a sneak peek at some innovative solutions on the way like: 

• FlexPay 6 I2-05 Indoor Payment Terminal
• Passport’s Expanded Hardware Offering 

Our journey to redefine convenience, together remains in full effect – and RTC26 was the latest proof of that! A HUGE thank you to all the industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries that joined us in Tucson to make RTC26 the must-attend event of the year. 

We want to give a special shoutout to all the wonderful sponsors at this year's show, as well as our expert guests who participated in the panel sessions and shared their unique insights into the topics shaping our industry. 

The team at Invenco will also be among the Vontier family of brands at the 2026 NACS Show in Las Vegas, and we can’t wait to show you what great things we have in store.