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 - 4:45 PM
Strategic Connections: Sales & Supplier Meet & Greet Location: Longhorn Exhibition Hall Build relationships and align on business planning ahead of the event.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
General Session with Keynote Speaker Location: Tate Ballroom, Vineyard Tower Kick off Engage with a forward-looking keynote speaker and set the tone for innovation, growth, and what's next for the industry.
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor Showcase & Reception Location: Sponsor Pavilion, 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
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Morning Activities 5K Fun Run: Start your day with an energizing group run alongside fellow attendees.
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: Tate Ballroom, 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 Meet with suppliers, explore new products, and place orders directly on the floor.
12:00 pM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch Location: Dining Pavilion, Longhorn Exhibition Hall Located on the Expo floor in the back left dining area — grab a bite and stay in the action.
6:00 pM - 9:00 PM
Engage Celebration: Party & Concert Location: Glass Cactus at Gaylord Texan Celebrate the day with a high-energy evening featuing a live DJ set followed by a performance from Back in Black, the premier AC/DC tribute band.
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.
