2027 Call for Proposals
CRU 2027 is open to category, merchandising, and operations leaders ready to share what's working in convenience retail.
Tips for a Winning Proposal
Call for Proposals is now open for c-store retailers and industry experts to submit for Convenience Retailing University 2027.
1 Focus on Relevance and Impact
Proposals must be specific and clearly demonstrate the content's value to convenience operators. Avoid broad or vague topics — your title and description need to communicate exactly what attendees will learn, how it will help them, and what makes the session unique.
2 Define Clear, Actionable Takeaways
Specify the practical skills, information, and resources attendees will gain and apply immediately in their operations. Strong learning objectives make your session stand out.
3 Showcase Speaker Credentials
Include complete speaker details in your proposal. Speaker expertise is a critical evaluation factor. Confirm all speakers' availability for the 2027 CRU Conference before submitting.
4 Choose the Right Format for Maximum Impact
Consider which session format will maximize your content's impact. While insights-driven presentations remain valuable, interactive skill-building sessions and connection-focused forums offer powerful alternatives for engaging attendees.
5 Embrace Diverse Perspectives
Multi-speaker sessions benefit from diverse representation in gender, ethnicity, lived experience, and background, reflecting the convenience industry's rich diversity.
6 Educate, Don't Advertise
Focus on the "why" and "how," not the "who." Our strict supplier policy means promotional content will be rejected.
7 Polish Before Submitting
Proposal quality impacts scoring. Proofread carefully and prepare your content in advance — submissions cannot be edited after you submit.
