November 2 - 4, 2026 |Mountain Shadows Resort, Paradise Valley, AZ

Fueling Leaders, Driving Impact

C-Store Women brings together a powerful network across convenience retail to connect, learn, and lead. As a year-round community, we offer ongoing education and opportunities to gather at industry events—fostering meaningful relationships and inspiring action to influence, grow, and shape the future of the industry.

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Relive the Energy of Last Year’s CSW

The C-Store Women’s event (CSW) is more than just a conference; it’s a celebration of leadership, collaboration, and growth for all leaders in convenience retail. Designed to empower both seasoned executives and emerging talent, CSW brings together a diverse community to strengthen decision-making skills, share real-world strategies, and tackle industry challenges through hands-on learning.

Want to see the magic in action? Watch last year’s highlights and experience the energy, inclusivity, and inspiration that make CSW a must-attend event for leaders across the industry.

Get a Glimpse of CSW

The C-Store Women’s event (CSW) is a results-driven conference designed to sharpen the business and leadership skills of emerging leaders and executives in the convenience retail industry. Over two focused days, attendees gain real-world tools in financial acumen, strategic thinking, and operational excellence through hands-on sessions led by industry experts and c-store executives.

With Peer Circles and connections that continue throughout the year, CSW becomes an ongoing resource for support, perspective, and growth within the convenience industry.

If you’re serious about strengthening your talent bench and investing in the people who power your business, CSW delivers the education and environment to make it happen. Join us in shaping the future of convenience retail because leadership is better when we grow together!

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Request an Invitation

C-Store Women (CSW) is a year-round program designed to build business and leadership skills for high-performing professionals in convenience retail. Invest in your team’s growth with a program focused on practical learning, strong networks, and long-term development.

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Agenda

The C-Store Women's event provides attendees with valuable expert-led educational sessions, networking opportunities beyond the typical office setting, and insights from industry speakers who help expand knowledge and expertise, allowing participants to drive impact and grow in their roles.

CSW attendees posing for a photo at CSW's Night at the Ranch.

Attendees

CSW is for everyone with leadership potential. Men and women are encouraged to participate, as each organization sends two attendees—one leader and one rising manager. Both should be committed to driving impact and transforming leadership.

Speaker from the general session stage at CSW.

Speakers

A roster of top industry experts will join us, sharing their valuable insights and knowledge on the latest trends and challenges in the c-store industry.

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Builds Community and Confidence

"This was my 2nd year, and I learned so much and gained great tools to continue to grow. CSW builds community and confidence and blurs the line between roles, allowing for connections with people not often available to you. It's a pathway toward breaking the glass ceilings all over the place!"

Meet the CSW Community

C-Store Women brings together a diverse mix of leaders, emerging talent, and industry partners across convenience retail. CSW encourages organizations to send attendees from all levels, including emerging leaders up to executives—both committed to driving impact and strengthening leadership within their teams.

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