Industry events

Explore industry related events tailored the needs of your business

February 24-26, 2026

Convenience Retailing University

Austin, TX

The ONLY conference dedicated to convenience category managers. Hundreds of the senior executives and category managers who come to CRU seeking innovative approaches to drive their core categories.

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March 23-25, 2026

CSP Cannabis Forum

Lombard, IL

Brings together retailers, suppliers, cannabis industry experts, and regulatory specialists to explore the evolving opportunities in cannabis products for the convenience channel. This exclusive event delivers actionable insights on regulations, consumer consumption trends, and food and beverage innovations to help retailers strategically approach this complex but potentially lucrative market segment.

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April 27-29, 2026

CSP Dispensed Beverage Forum

Lombard, IL

Brings together retailers and suppliers for networking, education, and discovery on the industry's newest products, equipment and flavors.

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May 4-6, 2026

CSP Retail Media Network Forum

Chicago, IL

The only dedicated event for C-Stores, CPG companies, and technology solution providers focused on the retail media network opportunity.

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May 11-13, 2026

CSP Cold Vault Forum

Lombard, IL

Where retailers and suppliers can collaborate and share ideas for boosting cold vault sales and profits.

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June 10-12, 2026

CSP Foodservice Forum

Lombard, IL

Unites retailers and suppliers for two days of engaging discussions on ingredients, layout, menu innovations, and more.

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June 22-24, 2026

CSP Center Store Forum

Lombard, IL

Examines packaged goods, merchandising, and center store category management.

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August 4-6, 2026

Outlook Leadership

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

The convenience industry's premier, invitation-only event assembling key decision makers and financial partners in an environment designed for and dedicated to networking.

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September 16-18, 2026

CSP Tobacco+ Forum

Oak Brook, IL

Bringing together retailers to examine the economic and environmental status of the tobacco industry.

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October, 2026

CSP Retail Leader of the Year

Las Vegas, NV

CSP's Retail Leader of the Year (RLOY) award has a legacy for recognizing convenience-retailing executives for their excellence in leadership, innovation and perseverance within his or her company, positively transforming the organization to new and higher levels.

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October 26-28, 2026

C-StoreTEC

Chicago, IL

C-StoreTEC represents a cutting-edge initiative in technological leadership, spearheading the convenience store industry's journey towards digital innovation and technological advancement.

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C-Store Women

Location Coming Soon!

The C-Store Women’s Event (CSW) is a results-driven conference designed to sharpen the business and leadership skills of top-performing and high-potential professionals in the convenience retail industry.

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CSP Forecourt Forum

Location Coming Soon!

Connects retailers and suppliers for two days of engaging discussions on EV, forecourt and alternative fuel and energy sources.

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