Why Attend
Strategic Brief: CSP Tobacco+ Forum & Industry Impact
Tobacco Category Insights: The total U.S. nicotine market is expected to reach roughly $67 billion in revenues by 2035, solidifying the tobacco category as a cornerstone of convenience store sales.
Regulatory Landscape: Stay informed on the latest regulations impacting tobacco and alternative products to navigate compliance challenges.
Product Innovation: Explore new product developments, merchandising strategies, and technologies that enhance category performance and how consumer preferences, including the rise of smokeless tobacco, vaping, and nicotine alternatives, are reshaping the market.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with category leaders, suppliers, and peers one-to-one to exchange ideas, share expertise, and build partnerships that drive growth.
Designed for Convenience Leaders
The Tobacco+ Forum is designed by and for convenience leaders, offering a unique platform to elevate strategies in the tobacco and alternative products category. Whether it’s traditional tobacco, emerging nicotine pouches, or those impulse-driven vaping products, this forum is all about sharing actionable tips and strategies tailored to the needs of the convenience industry. Created with insights from top retailers, the event focuses on practical solutions to help you stay ahead of the competition and develop exponential category growth.
Peak Behind the Counter with Retailer Panels
Get ready for an exclusive insider’s look at how top retailers are transforming the tobacco and alternative products category in convenience stores. In these engaging retail panels, two or three industry leaders from leading chains will share their strategies for staying ahead in a rapidly changing market. These sessions will explore how retailers are navigating challenges like rising costs of goods, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer preferences, while also uncovering creative solutions to drive sales and maintain category relevance.
Spark New Connections 1:1
Connect one-to-one with the brightest minds in the industry. From breakthrough product innovations to expanding your supplier partnerships, you’ll gain knowledge that will transform your business. With a room full of passionate, like-minded leaders, every conversation is meaningful, every connection is personal, and every takeaway is actionable.
Who Attends?

Strategic Verdict: Why the CSP Tobacco+ Forum is a Must-Attend Event
The CSP Tobacco+ Forum is the premier event for convenience store operators and industry professionals looking to thrive in the evolving tobacco and alternative products market. As consumer preferences shift toward vaping, smokeless tobacco, and nicotine alternatives, and as regulations continue to evolve, convenience stores must adapt to remain competitive. This forum provides the tools, insights, and connections needed to optimize product assortment, navigate compliance challenges, and implement innovative technologies to drive profitability. Whether your focus is on traditional tobacco products, emerging alternatives, or regulatory compliance, the CSP Tobacco+ Forum equips you to lead in this dynamic category.























