Sponsor Cold Vault Forum

Building partnerships with the c-store industry's leading cold vault category managers

Audience Profile

Transform your market position by showcasing innovations to convenience retail's key decision makers. Build lasting relationships with leaders who can implement your solutions across major retail chains.

21 Retailers from 20 Retail Firms

1 retailer from 1 of the top 10 chains
6 retailers from 5 of the top 50 chains
8 retailers from 7 of the top 100 chains
12 retailers from 11 of the top 202 chains

Notable Retailers from 2026:

BP, Maverik, Pilot Company, Global Partners LP, Sunoco, and more!

Pie chart visualizing retailer titles from the 2026 Cold Vault Forum.

Why Sponsor?

Whether you manage alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic options, or a mix of both, Cold Vault Forum is the ultimate gathering for retailers and suppliers to collaborate and share strategies that drive sales and boost profits.

This event combines exclusive research, expert perspectives, and unmatched networking opportunities with industry leaders and key decision-makers.

What to Expect:

1:1 Meetings with Cold Vault Decision Makers
Meals with Retailers
All Content Sessions
Networking Happy Hour
Branding Throughout Event

Discover the Retail Leaders Who Joined Us in 2026

As a sponsor, you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage with some of the most influential retailers in the cold vault space. These top-tier brands are shaping the future of the industry, and by partnering with us, you’ll position your company alongside the leaders driving meaningful change and growth.

Testimonials

Connecting with the right people is key to success. Cold Vault Forum delivers unparalleled opportunities to do just that. But don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from those who’ve experienced the value first-hand.

2026 Survey Participant

Informative

Great event! As a vendor of an emerging brand focused on launching in the C-Store channel, the Cold Vault Forum was informative, engaging, and allowed plenty of opportunities to connect with the best Category Managers/buyers in the industry! I highly recommend brands of all sizes get involved in the CSP community and their incredibly run events!

2026 Survey Participant

Worth It

My first Cold Vault experience and I can confirm that it was truly worth it. Well planned, well executed, and the event and venue staff were top notch. I realize how collaborative the industry can be, through share and reapply discussions and presentations, looking to strengthen the overall future of the business. I had fun and productive meetings with current and new customers that helped drive the needle forward in the partnership. Looking forward to the next event!

2026 Survey Participant

Highly Valuable Event

The CSP Cold-Vault Forum was a highly valuable event, blending strong industry insights with meaningful dialogue among retailers and suppliers navigating real-world challenges. The combination of trend-forward presentations, peer discussions, and networking delivered actionable takeaways that can directly enhance execution and drive growth. From a merchandising perspective, the forum provided a clear lens into evolving retailer pain points and market trends, while highlighting opportunities for suppliers to deliver more effective, operationally efficient solutions.

2026 Survey Participant

Worth It

My first Cold Vault experience and I can confirm that it was truly worth it. Well planned, well executed, and the event and venue staff were top notch. I realize how collaborative the industry can be, through share and reapply discussions and presentations, looking to strengthen the overall future of the business. I had fun and productive meetings with current and new customers that helped drive the needle forward in the partnership. Looking forward to the next event!

2026 Survey Participant

Highly Valuable Event

The CSP Cold-Vault Forum was a highly valuable event, blending strong industry insights with meaningful dialogue among retailers and suppliers navigating real-world challenges. The combination of trend-forward presentations, peer discussions, and networking delivered actionable takeaways that can directly enhance execution and drive growth. From a merchandising perspective, the forum provided a clear lens into evolving retailer pain points and market trends, while highlighting opportunities for suppliers to deliver more effective, operationally efficient solutions.