The essence of CRU lies within the educational curriculum which will provide you with insights, key trends and data that will spark new ideas. Regardless of your sphere of responsibility within the convenience industry, you will find an Innovation Forum filled with hot topics and powerful take-aways. 

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Please be aware that capacity is limited and special events will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; pre-registration will be required for each activity.

You are also required to check-in for each special event at the special event desk before your selected activity to secure your spot. If you do not check-in at least 10 minutes prior to bus departure time, you forfeit your place to an attendee on the wait list.

Explore new products and solutions while mingling with your peers as you enjoy appetizers and drinks in the CRU Product Gallery.

Take the night to dine with peers or supplier partners at one of the many delicious restaurants options on property or nearby.

Discover the insights, key trends and innovative thinking that best-in-class operators employ to drive c-store traffic. Uncover what makes top-tier category managers tick, and find out how they grapple with everything from exciting new product introductions to pricing, out-of-stocks to promotions. Join us as our team of editorial experts and last year's CMOY award winners sit down with some of the brightest category managers in the business to discuss their strategies for elevating an entire organization—one category at a time.

Discover the insights, key trends and innovative thinking that best-in-class operators employ to drive c-store traffic. Uncover what makes top-tier category managers tick, and find out how they grapple with everything from exciting new product introductions to pricing, out-of-stocks to promotions. Join us as our team of editorial experts and last year's CMOY award winners sit down with some of the brightest category managers in the business to discuss their strategies for elevating an entire organization—one category at a time.

Spend some quality time this morning in structured networking opportunities that will connect you and CRU's supplier partners to provide the solutions and partnerships you need! Retailers will receive of list of suppliers that outlines who and where your meetings are during this time. If you complete all your meetings, you will be placed into a drawing for several prizes.