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Session Resource Center
Welcome to your exclusive headquarters for the latest and greatest information on your speaking engagement at the conference. You will receive timely email reminders that will help you keep track of upcoming deadlines and any outstanding tasks. Should you have any questions or require assistance, don't hesitate to reach out directly. Your journey to a successful session is our top priority, and we're committed to making it as smooth as possible.
The Basics
We are excited for you to join us at Convenience Retailing University happening February 24 - 26, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown Austin, Austin, TX.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Due Now
Register for Event
Book Hotel
Due ASAP
Session Title & Description
Speaker Profiles
Session Management Form
Due Friday, February 20
Final Presentation
Tuesday Feb 24 - Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Convenience Retailing University
Your Session Checklist
These are your TO-DO's before the event. Please read through carefully and take note of deadlines.
Register for the Event (Due Now)
Mandatory, please complete asap
- Please use this link to Register as a Retailer (An individual who works, manages or owns a retail outlet in the convenience and petroleum industry.)
- Please use this link to Register as a Speaker (An individual who is speaking at the event and does not fall under other registration categories such as Sponsor or Retailer.)
Secure Hotel Reservation (ASAP)
We recommend you make a reservation as soon as possible to take advantage of our group rates as the host hotel fills up quickly!
Austin Marriott Downtown
304 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Group Room Rate: Info coming soon!
Convenience Retailing University's group hotel rate is $320 + tax (based on availability) per night. The group rate expires on Friday, January 16, 2026. This rate is based on availability.
To make your hotel reservation: Once registered, you will receive a separate housing email with details on how to book your reservation. If you haven't received this email, please contact us by clicking here.
Cancellation Policy: To avoid a cancellation fee of one night room & tax, reservations should be cancelled 30 days prior to arrival date.
Submit Session Title & Description (Due ASAP)
Session titles and descriptions will be included on our event website and mobile app’s agenda. Session titles will be used for onsite signage.
- Session Title: 10 words max
- Brief description of your session
- What audience will learn from session
- Actionable takeaways or original data/research
Complete Your Speaker Profile (Due ASAP)
To create a speaker profile we will need the following items. Please note that what is submitted for the speaker profile will be displayed on our event website and mobile app.
- First and last name
- Job Title
- Company Name
- Headshot: high resolution
- Bio: 75 - 250 words
Submit Session Management Form (Due ASAP)
Please use this form to indicate AV and room needs for your session such as microphone and barstool count. This is also where you will approve or deny sharing any presentation or applicable materials.
Submit Final Presentation (Due Friday, February 20th)
Final Presentations are due by Friday, February 20th (if applicable).
- PPT format, widescreen 16:9
- Optional CRU Branded PPT Template
Social Media Kits
Here’s how it works:
1. Click the link to access the graphics. You’ll be prompted to log into your LinkedIn account.
2. Each template comes with a pre-made caption that you can edit to your liking. If you choose to edit the caption, please be sure to keep the link so people know how to register.
3. Choose the graphic option you like best.
4. Click "Post & Continue" and you're all set!
Session Resources
Contacts
Jessi Manning, Sponsor Relations Coordinator
Additional Information
PHOTOGRAPHS AND RECORDING
By submitting a speaker's headshot and bio as part of agreeing to speak at the event, you certify that you have permission and authority to provide Informa use of the content submitted via email and within the speaker profile form. You likewise grant Informa the right to use this speaker’s image, name, company name, photograph, voice, likeness (“Image”) and the statements and works in connection with the event provided that Informa does not otherwise alter the content of the recordings or change the tone, tenor or context of the presentation. You acknowledge and agree that all personal data provided will be processed in accordance with Informa’s Privacy Policy (https://www.informa.com/privacy-policy/).
During Registration, all event attendees must agree to the following Terms & Conditions:
Consent to Official Photography and / or Recording at Events
All unauthorized photography and / or the recording or transmitting of audio or visual material, data or information is expressly prohibited. You consent to Informa Group undertaking multimedia recording of the Event which may include your participation in the Event as a delegate (the “Content”) and you consent to the use by Informa Group of any such recording anywhere in the world for promotional, marketing and other purposes. You acknowledge and agree that Informa Group is the exclusive owner of all rights in the Content and hereby waive any and all: (a) rights in and to such Content, and (b) claims that you may have relating to or arising from the Content or its use.