Featured Event Opportunities
We’ve got an exciting year ahead, packed with a variety of CSP events powered by Informa that you won’t want to miss! From networking opportunities to hands-on workshops and thought-provoking panels, there’s something for everyone. We want to make sure you’re involved in all the action and stay connected with everything happening. Whether you're looking to expand your skills, meet new people, or just have a great time, we've got you covered. Be a part of all the excitement — get ready for an unforgettable year! Stay tuned for all the details.
CSP Leadership Event Opportunities
Convenience Retailing University
February 24-26, 2026 | Austin, TX
The convenience industry's invitation-only event fostering the information exchange between category managers, regional executives and their supplier partners to help build better, smarter convenience stores.
Outlook Leadership
August 4-6, 2026 | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
The convenience industry's premier, invitation-only event assembling key decision makers and financial partners in an environment designed for and dedicated to networking.
CSP Forum Event Opportunities
CSP Cannabis Forum
March 23 - 25, 2026 | Chicago, IL
The CSP Cannabis Forum unites retailers and suppliers for two days of comprehensive networking and education focused on the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. Attendees gain access to exclusive research, cutting-edge market trends, and engaging discussions covering products, regulations, innovations, and compliance strategies. This forum provides essential insights for convenience store operators looking to navigate the complex landscape of cannabis retail opportunities.
CSP Dispensed Beverage Forum
April 27 - 29, 2026 | Chicago, IL
The CSP Dispensed Beverage Forum brings together industry leaders to explore the latest innovations in beverage dispensing technology and product offerings. Participants will uncover insights on new products, advanced equipment solutions, and emerging flavor trends that are reshaping the convenience store beverage landscape. This event offers valuable networking opportunities and strategic guidance for maximizing beverage category performance and profitability.
CSP Retail Media Network Forum
May 4 - 6, 2026 | Chicago, IL
The C-Store industry is unique, with high store density and purchase frequency. The products purchased at C-Stores index towards routine and immediate consumption. This, along with investments in loyalty, digital experiences and food service creates tremendous opportunity. CSP Retail Media Network Forum is the only dedicated event for convenience retailers, CPG companies, and technology solution providers focused on the retail media network opportunity.
CSP Cold Vault Forum
May 11 - 13, 2026 | Chicago, IL
From zero-sugar options to innovative packaging solutions, the CSP Cold Vault Forum explores the trends driving cold beverage and food categories forward. This forum connects retailers and suppliers for two days of networking and learning, featuring exclusive research and key insights on emerging consumer demands. Attendees will discover new products and strategies to optimize their cold vault performance and meet evolving customer preferences.
CSP Foodservice Forum
June 10 - 12, 2026 | Chicago, IL
The CSP Foodservice Forum focuses on the rapidly expanding foodservice segment within convenience retail operations. This event brings together industry experts to share insights on menu innovation, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction strategies. Participants will explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices that are driving success in convenience store foodservice programs.
CSP Center Store Forum
June 22 - 24, 2026 | Chicago, IL
The CSP Center Store Forum addresses the critical center store categories that drive convenience retail success. This event brings together category managers and suppliers to explore merchandising strategies, product innovations, and consumer trends in packaged goods. Attendees will gain insights into optimizing center store performance and maximizing profitability across key products.
CSP Tobacco+ Forum
September 16 - 18, 2026 | Location Coming Soon
The CSP Tobacco+ Forum brings together convenience store retailers and suppliers to explore comprehensive strategies for tobacco category management, OTP, and emerging alternative sectors including CBD, hemp, kratom, and nicotine innovations. This event delivers actionable insights on regulatory compliance, consumer trends, and merchandising tactics to help maximize profitability in these complex but essential categories. Attendees will engage in discussions on economic and environmental factors affecting tobacco and alternative sectors with key decision-makers.
C-StoreTEC
October 27 - 29, 2025 | Plano, TX
C-StoreTEC is a contemporary technology leadership initiative focused on catalyzing the industry’s charge towards digital transformation and technology adoption to drive future growth. Join us as industry comes together to drive conversation and action around accelerating tech adoption to compete with adjacent channels and move the industry forward.
CSP Forecourt Forum
December 3 - 5, 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ
The CSP Forecourt Forum connects retailers and fuel sector suppliers to explore innovative strategies for forecourt category management, fuel operations, EV charging implementation, and storefront design optimization. This exclusive event delivers actionable insights on consumer trends, inspection station optimization, and forecourt technologies to help transform this critical area into a competitive advantage. Participants will learn proven strategies to maximize forecourt efficiency and fuel category profitability while driving both fuel and in-store sales.
