Why Attend

3 days | Category Based Breakouts Sessions | 50+ Speakers | 90+ Sponsors | 400+ Attendees | ∞ Opportunities

Who Attends Convenience Retailing University?

Our attendees come from varied backgrounds in the convenience store industry. At CRU, you’ll gain firsthand insights from industry leaders and see best practices in action, while developing your own business skills.

Fast Facts

Over 1,000 1:1 Meetings Held
Category Based Breakouts Sessions
90+ Sponsors
16 Category of the Year Winners

Top Firm Representation

200+ Retailers from the CSP TOP 202 firms
20+ Retailers from the top 10 firms
70+ Retailers from the top 20 firms
120+ Retailers from the top 50 firms

The ONLY Conference Dedicated to Convenience Category Managers

CRU is the ONLY conference dedicated to convenience category manager leadership and development. Discuss industry challenges, directly connect with technology solution providers, and find cutting-edge research over 3 impactful days in the heart of Nashville.

With professionals gathering from across the country, this is an excellent chance to meet peers, potential partners, and industry leaders during the course of our program which features:

50+ speakers
7 category breakout tracks with CEU credit
90+ exhibiting sponsors
Editor table talks
CMOY Award Dinner and After Party

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Discover Solutions Providers & Professional Partnerships

Network with hundreds of convenience industry experts and leading solution providers uncovering the latest strategies.

Explore the CRU Product Gallery and meet one-to-one with direct vendors exhibiting technology and services that can help you identify upcoming trends, manage evolving customer preferences, and elevate your business.