M-PACT 2027 Indianapolis: fuel and convenience trade show
Dates
6–8 Apr 2027
City / country
Indianapolis, United States
Venue
Indiana Convention Center
Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event overview
M-PACT 2027 is the Midwest fuel and convenience trade show, running April 6-8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
The 25th-anniversary edition expects nearly 400 exhibitors and nearly 4,000 industry professionals across three days.
Attendance is restricted to convenience retailers, truck stops, petroleum marketers and distributors.
TL;DR
Visit M-PACT 2027 to compare forecourt, convenience and foodservice suppliers in one hall, attend nine education sessions and meet peers from four state associations. Retailers and petroleum marketers can source products, review brand programmes and use the show floor to benchmark pricing before the spring buying season.
Exhibit at M-PACT 2027 to reach nearly 4,000 fuel and convenience professionals, including owners and operators who approve store-level purchasing. The 25th-anniversary show combines a 90,000-square-foot hall with brand meetings, hospitality events and a 94% attendee recommendation rate, giving suppliers repeated face-to-face contact across three days.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
2100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225, United States
The venue is ADA-compliant, with Braille signage, accessible restrooms, designated parking and wheelchair availability; drop-off is under the Maryland Street canopy.
Food options
Maryland Food Court
On-site diningParking: Use the ICC garages and surface lots around Capitol Avenue and Maryland Street; arrive before 09:00 on show days for the closest space.
Gate: Badge pickup is outside Exhibit Hall H-I; enter from the Maryland Street side of the convention centre.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Host-state member individual, early bird
Rate printed on the M-PACT 2027 attend page.
Host-state member individual, regular
Rate after the printed early-bird deadline.
Non-member individual, early bird
Non-member attendee rate.
Non-member individual, regular
Non-member regular rate.
Non-exhibiting vendor attendee
Supplier not exhibiting must pay this fee per attendee to enter the floor.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring a photo ID and the registration confirmation email; badges are collected on site outside Exhibit Hall H-I.
Ticket notes
Rates printed on the 2027 attend page: individual member $90 early bird / $175 regular; non-member $250 / $350; company packages $275-$625. The page still shows an early-bird cutoff of March 16, 2026, so confirm the 2027 deadline before paying.
Who runs the show
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 4,000
Exhibitors: 400
Floor area: 8,361 sqm
Edition #: 24
This edition
2027
Visitors: 4,000
Exhibitors: 400
Floor area: 8,361 sqm
Next edition
2028
M-PACT 2028 is scheduled for April 18-20, 2028, at the Indiana Convention Center.
Growth over time
New this edition
25th anniversary edition
The 2027 show marks 25 years of M-PACT under the theme Racing to 25 Years.
SourceImpact
M-PACT concentrates four state association memberships into one three-day buying window. For a supplier, the value is not raw footfall but repeated access to owners and operators who control fuel, foodservice and store-technology budgets across the Midwest.
Audience quality
The audience is screened: attendees must work for a c-store, truck stop, petroleum marketer or distributor. That keeps the floor free of casual consumers, though it also narrows reach to the Midwest and to companies already connected to the four host associations.
Exhibitor outcomes
A booth is best justified as a relationship and brand-programme investment rather than a pure lead-volume play. Suppliers with distributor networks, foodservice programmes or forecourt technology can use three days of brand meetings and hospitality events to reach buyers repeatedly; a single-show lead target should be set conservatively.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
The Midwest fuel and convenience market is consolidating, and regional shows such as M-PACT are where independent operators still make supplier decisions face to face. Four state associations bring members who control fuel, foodservice and store-technology budgets, making Indianapolis the practical buying stop between the winter and summer driving seasons.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Forecourt electrification and fuel diversification
Operators are adding EV charging, renewable diesel and alternative fuels alongside traditional dispensers, which changes equipment, payment and site-design requirements.
What it changes: Suppliers that can integrate charging with existing POS and loyalty systems have an advantage with multi-site retailers.
Foodservice as the margin engine
Convenience retailers are expanding hot food, coffee and made-to-order programmes to replace thin fuel margins, and they need equipment, packaging and staff training.
What it changes: Foodservice and beverage exhibitors can position themselves as margin partners rather than line-item suppliers.
Labour, trucking and workforce pipelines
Truck stops and c-store chains are competing for drivers and store staff, pushing investment into recruitment, training and automation.
What it changes: Workforce and compliance services now sit alongside fuel and food on the buying agenda.
M-PACT anchors the Midwest spring buying season; national and western shows cover the rest of the calendar.
M-PACT 2026
Indianapolis, United States
Last completed edition before the 2027 show.
websiteWPMA Expo 2027
Las Vegas, United States
Circuit dates to confirm on the WPMA site.
websiteNATSO Connect 2027
Nashville, United States
Circuit dates to confirm on the NATSO site.
websiteSpring Midwest
April 6-8, 2027.
Autumn national
October 2027, Las Vegas.
M-PACT dates are organiser-confirmed; other circuit dates are planning estimates.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Indianapolis International Airport
Closest major airport; direct flights from most US hubs.
13 mi
to venue
20 min
by car
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Alternative if IND fares are high; requires a car or shuttle.
112 mi
to venue
1 h 50 min
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 150–220 / night
April rates; book the official block when it opens in January.
USD 230–330 / night
Walkable to the convention centre.
USD 350–520 / night
Largest rooms and closest full-service options.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
IndyGo bus
Exact change or a day pass; check IndyGo for event-day detours.
Rideshare / taxi
20-minute drive outside rush hour.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 business visitor | Visitors who are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program | — | Weeks to months |
Visa Waiver Program nationals may travel without a visa but still need an approved ESTA before departure.
The US accepts ATA Carnets for temporary professional equipment; confirm the goods list with your freight forwarder.
Official visa pageWeather
April in Indianapolis is cool and changeable: highs near 16 C (61 F), lows near 5 C (41 F), with frequent rain.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Downtown hotels and the convention centre offer Wi-Fi; buy a US eSIM for reliable data on the show floor.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Tip 15-20% at restaurants and bars; taxi and rideshare tips are customary but not compulsory.
Business dress
Midwest trade shows are business casual; a jacket is useful for evening brand events.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Most European and several Asian passport holders can use the Visa Waiver Program with an approved ESTA; others need a B-1 visitor visa.
Estimated cost: ESTA fee varies; B-1 visa fee is set by the US government
Processing: ESTA usually within 72 hours; B-1 can take weeks
Apply before booking non-refundable flights.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: IND to downtown is a 20-minute drive or a $35-45 rideshare.
Hotel → venue: Most downtown hotels are a 5-15 minute walk to the convention centre.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft operate across Indianapolis; use the designated pickup zone at IND.
Public transit: IndyGo buses serve downtown; the fare is $1.75 per ride.
Parking: About 12,000 spaces in garages and lots around the convention centre.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: 5-16 C (41-61 F)
Seasonality: Spring rain is common; pack a light waterproof layer.
Packing: Comfortable shoes, layers and a compact umbrella for the walk between hotels and Halls H-I.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Wednesday, April 7
Wednesday combines the only full education block (08:00-10:50) with the longest show-floor window (11:00-16:00), so a one-day visitor can attend a session and still cover Halls H-I.
Confirm registration and hotel booking — Use the official block once it opens.
Shortlist exhibitors and book meetings — Target forecourt, foodservice and technology suppliers.
Print badges, confirm travel and download the floor plan — Check Halls H-I access.
Pack business cards, comfortable shoes and rain layer — April weather is changeable.
Check the programme and set a Wednesday/Thursday plan — Education runs Wednesday morning.
Registration and badge pickup
Outside Exhibit Hall H-IEducation sessions and supplier meetings
Indiana Convention CenterShow floor walk-through
Halls H-IVendor hospitality and follow-up calls
Downtown IndianapolisIndianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Motorsport Museum
15 minutes from downtown
Matches the Racing to 25 Years theme and makes a half-day add-on.
Indianapolis Canal Walk and Soldiers & Sailors Monument
Downtown Walk
10-15 minutes on foot
Easy evening walk between hotels and the convention centre.
Night in the Infield kick-off event
Opening-night event
Tuesday 19:00-22:00; ticketed separately.
Vendor hospitality events
Evening networking
Begin at 17:00 on Wednesday.
M-PACT compresses buying conversations into two floor blocks; without a fast follow-up the advantage of face-to-face time is lost.
Budget
Shell scheme
USD 334–450 / m²
Raw space
USD 250–335 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Booth range ($3,105-$23,990) and $500 sponsorship floor are organiser-published. Per-square-metre figures are estimates because booth sizes were not printed.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Booth space
exhibitor · entry
USD 3105 / booth
Hotel
both · mid
USD 230–330 / room/night
Per diem
both · standard
USD 50–80 / day
Flights
visitor · domestic
USD 220–420 / return
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth space | exhibitor | entry | USD 3105 / booth | actual | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | mid | USD 230–330 / room/night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 50–80 / day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Flights | visitor | domestic | USD 220–420 / return | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip M-PACT 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes you?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You buy, specify or influence store-level products and can attend one or two days.
Best for
Retailers and marketers sourcing products or comparing suppliers
Min. budget
$600.00
Timeline
2-4 weeks
Risks
Trade-only eligibility screening
April hotel rates rise late
exhibit
You can commit to a booth plus travel and staff for three days.
Best for
Suppliers with a distributor network or Midwest growth plan
Min. budget
$6,500.00
Timeline
8-12 weeks
Risks
Booth size and services are not published yet
Audience is regional and screened
skip
Your product does not sell through fuel or convenience retail.
Best for
Consumer brands, non-industry visitors and suppliers with no US channel
Timeline
None
Risks
Missing Midwest buyer meetings
Competitors may exhibit
Book with
Indiana Convention Center
Downtown Indianapolis venue hosting M-PACT in Halls H-I.
Venue named on the official show site.
Indianapolis Airport Authority
Operator of Indianapolis International Airport (IND), the main arrival point.
Useful travel resource, not a show sponsor.
Indiana Food & Fuel Association
One of four host state associations for M-PACT.
Listed as a host association.
Visit Indy
Official Indianapolis visitor and hotel planning resource.
Useful planning resource, not a show sponsor.
Recommended providers
Check ESTA or B-1 requirements before booking.
Block opens in early January 2027.
Compare IND fares; book 6-8 weeks ahead.
Official 2027 freight manual not yet published.
Exhibition and travel cover; confirm booth liability cover.
Book the Speedway museum or canal walk around show hours.
Badge-scanning alternative if the organiser does not supply scanners.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
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