Registration & Exhibitor Booth Set Up
Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall
Tuesday, August 25
Kickoff & Connections
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Registration
Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibitor Booth Set Up
Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Strategic Connections: Sales & Supplier Meet & Greet Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall A-C Build relationships and align on business planning ahead of the event.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
General Session with Keynote Speaker Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall D Welcome remarks and event overview to set the tone for the week.
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor Showcase & Reception Location: Sponsor Pavillion, Longhorn Exhibition Hall Casual networking with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Sponsors will be at their booths previewing their latest products. All attendees welcome.
Wednesday, August 26
Customer Experience Day: Learn, Connect, Order
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration
Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast & Networking Location: Tate Ballroom, Vineyard Tower Start the day with informal networking over breakfast.
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Customer Educational Sessions Location: Texoma, Vineyard Tower Join peers and industry experts for educational sessions focused on delivering practical, actionable insights for c-store retailers. While the content is designed for retailers, suppliers are welcome to attend. This is also a great opportunity for suppliers to step away and make any last-minute updates to your booth, if needed.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Engage Expo: Discover, Connect, Order Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall A-C Meet with suppliers, explore new products, and place orders directly on the floor.
12:00 pM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall D
6:00 pM - 9:00 PM
Engage Celebration: Party & Concert Location: Glass Cactus at Gaylord Texan Celebrate with live entertainment and social connection.
Preferred exhibitor teardown is Thursday, August 27 from 11:30 – 5:00 PM, however, optional teardown is available from 5:00 -7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26.
