The Convenience U CARWACS Show
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-11 | Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Discover, Connect and Grow your Business at The Convenience U CARWACS Show
Discover the latest products, innovations, and opportunities to drive traffic and increase profits. Connect with 100s of industry-leading exhibitors, the biggest brands and decision makers. Whether you’re a vendor/supplier or a retailer/operator in convenience, gas or car wash, The Convenience U CARWACS Show is the best place to grow your business.

Who will attend the Convenience U CARWACS Show?
A gathering of thousands of industry leaders, decision makers, key manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers across the convenience, gas, and car wash industries.

When will it happen?
March 10 & 11, 2026

Where is it happening?
ALL NEW LOCATION FOR 2026!
The Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1
Register now to join us!

The Convenience U CARWACS Show is brought to you by Convenience Store News Canada / Octane, an EnsembleIQ brand.
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The Outstanding Independents Virtual Summit
2026-04-01 | Virtual Event, Online
*This event will happen in April 2026, specific date is still to be determined.
To help the industry’s single-store owners and small operators elevate their business, Convenience Store News introduces the Outstanding Independents Virtual Summit. All convenience store retailers operating one to 20 stores in the U.S. are eligible to attend this free virtual event in April 2026.
The agenda will tackle today’s biggest pain points for small operators, and provide valuable insights, expert advice, and actionable knowledge that retailers can immediately implement to upgrade their operations.
The Summit will culminate in the presentation of the first-ever Outstanding Independents Awards, created to recognize single-store owners and small operators across the U.S. who are standing out and serving their communities well.
Learn more about Convenience Store News and EnsembleIQ.

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Analytics Unite
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-09 | The Drake Chicago, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Analytics Unite is the only event connecting retail and consumer goods tech executives and partners to share winning strategies, strengthen governance, and scale AI and data initiatives for proven business value.
How AI is reshaping decision-making

Creating today’s new performance cultures
Building systems for agentic consumers
Transforming customer experiences
Overcoming end-to-end change fatigue
Data strategies for today’s realities and tomorrow’s possibilities
Readying for the quantum advantage
Measuring success in autonomous workers
Enabling precision at scale

This year’s Analytics Unite approach: Redefining the Possible
Retail and consumer goods organizations are under pressure to deliver sharper decisions, resilient operations, and measurable growth. Analytics Unite is the only event connecting retail and consumer goods tech executives and partners to share winning strategies, strengthen governance, and scale AI and data initiatives for proven business value.
Through expert panels, immersive case studies, and interactive workshops, attendees will learn how to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, scaling their aspirations to deliver impactful results. A range of both structured and free-flowing networking opportunities provides ample time to make new connections and catch up with longtime friends.
Analytics Unite focuses on actionable strategies for leaders looking to elevate their data-driven culture, integrate AI into business models, and align analytics with broader corporate objectives to generate growth, resilience, and sustained competitive advantage.

Transformation has never been linear
Retail and consumer goods organizations are under pressure to deliver sharper decisions, resilient operations, and measurable growth. Some leaders are seeing the payoff of their data and AI investments; others are just getting started. Growth is rarely a straight path; it belongs to leaders who embrace volatility with adaptability, agility, and confidence.

Only qualified retailers & consumer brand manufacturers attend Analytics Unite.

Note: If you are a solution provider and interested in attending this event, please contact us for sponsorship opportunities & we will work with you on the package that best fits the needs of your organization.

Register to attend Analytics Unite 2026.
Analytics Unite is presented by Consumer Goods Technology, an EnsembleIQ brand.

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Pharmacy U Toronto
2026-04-11 | The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, ON L4V 1E8, Canada
Pharmacy U Toronto is the heartbeat of innovation in pharmacy, where industry titans and passionate pharmacists converge.
Mark your calendar for April 11th to join us at sessions that will ignite inspiration and discussion.

Pharmacy U is more than an event; It’s a pivotal moment in the evolution of pharmacy
Pharmacy U Toronto is the heartbeat of innovation in pharmacy, where industry titans and passionate pharmacists converge. Mark your calendar for April 11th to join us at sessions that will ignite inspiration and discussion.

Who will attend Pharmacy U Toronto?
The conference is designed for pharmacy owners & managers, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, chain & banner executives, and pharmacy students interested in innovative management tools and engagement strategies to improve patient health outcomes.
Prepare to meet with pharmacists and pharmacy owners from Pharmasavr, Rexal, I.D.A, Costco Pharmacy, Guardian, and many more…

When is Pharmacy U Toronto happening?
The Pharmacy U Toronto conference is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at the International Centre, Toronto, ON.

Can I earn continuing education credits by attending the conference?
At Pharmacy U Toronto, the sessions you attend can contribute to your continuing education requirements as non-accredited learning records.
During the conference, you will have the opportunity to gain over 5 hours of education from industry-leading speakers and thought leaders. Their insightful keynotes and engaging sessions will equip you with the latest knowledge and advancements in pharmacy practice. Additionally, you will receive a certificate of attendance two weeks after the event that can be used in your learning portfolio for continuing education requirements.
Learn more about the Ontario College of Pharmacists 2025 learning activity requirements for pharmacists.

Register to attend this year’s Pharmacy U Toronto.

Convenience Foodservice Exchange
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-08 | Embassy Suites, 125 E. Houston Street,, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Explore food trends, operations, safety & technology through collaboration & networking at the 2026 Convenience Foodservice Exchange.
Join us for two days of live education, networking, and problem-solving. The event features exclusive consumer and retailer insights, store tours, expert discussions, and first-class dining—equipping you with the tools to lead in this rapidly evolving space.

Convenience Foodservice Exchange is the most important summit for convenience leaders.
Leading convenience stores are setting themselves apart with beverage innovation, proprietary food offerings, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional service cultures—gaining market share today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
At the 2026 Convenience Foodservice Exchange, hosted by Convenience Store News, top convenience foodservice executives and supplier partners will come together to explore opportunities, solve challenges, and drive foodservice sales.
Foodservice is no longer optional—it’s essential. With millennials, Gen Zers, and Gen Alphas making up over half the population, a standout foodservice program is key to attracting customers, engaging employees, and ensuring business success.

When and Where is the Convenience Foodservice Exchange Happening?
The convenience foodservice world will gather in San Antonio, Texas, on May 6 -8, 2026.

Who will attend the CFX?

This is an exclusive networking and conference event that is solely focused on the foodservice categories at convenience stores. The event is designed to give you the tools and takeaways that you can use back in the office. General sessions, concurrent educational breakouts, targeted discussion groups, and solution provider boardroom briefings will give you actionable knowledge and research to strengthen your foodservice business. Some of the roles are:

VP of Marketing and/or Merchandising
VP of Foodservice
VP of Procurement
Foodservice Directors
Culinary Management
Store Directors
VP of Manufacturing
Executive Chefs
Research & Development
Senior Category Manager
VP Strategy
Category Management – Beverage

Who has attended the Convenience Foodservice Exchange before?
Past attendees include: 7-Eleven • Allsup’s • Alltown Fresh • Army Air Force Exchange Services • Beck Oil dba Friendship Kitchens • Buc-cee’s • Casey’s • Choice Market • Circle K • Clipper Petroleum • Country Fair • Cumberland Farms • Dash In • Douglass Distributing Retail Co. • Enmarket • Family Express • ExtraMile • Friendship Stores • Gate Petroleum Co. • High’s of Baltimore • Huck’s • Kum & Go • Kwik Trip, Inc. • Locali Healthy Convenience • Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores • MAPCO/Delek • Maverik • Mirabito Holdings • Murphy USA • Nouria Energys • Pacific Partners, Inc. • Parker’s • Pilot Flying J • QuickChek • RaceTrac Petroleum • Rutter’s • Sheetz • Southwest Georgia Oil Company, Inc. • Speedway • Stewart’s • Stop-N-Go of Madison Inc. • Street Corner Market • Sunoco LP • The Goods Mart • The Parker Companies • Thorntons • Travel Centers of America • TRIMANA Fresh Foods Market • United Express • Wawa • Weigel’s • Yesway

Convenience Foodservice Exchange is brought to you by Convenience Store News, a brand from EnsembleIQ.

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GroceryTech
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 JM Keynes Drive,, Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States
The next era of grocery belongs to retailers who lead with the customer and empower their people and technology to deliver on rising expectations. GroceryTech 2026 explores how grocers reimagine the entire enterprise around shopper intent, personalization, loyalty, convenience, and seamless experiences across every touchpoint.
The only technology event connecting grocery tech executives and partners to share winning strategies, accelerate transformation, and build frameworks for smarter operating and measurable growth.
Take away practical frameworks to:

Personalize every interaction
Enhance convenience and reduce friction
Connect digital + physical journeys
Deepen loyalty engagement
Empower employees with modern tools
Streamline operations for both CX and margin

Why should I go to GroceyTech 2026?

Build stronger connections with customers: Be inspired to rethink traditional processes during sessions led by industry leaders. All three days of the event are dedicated to helping you better understand and influence your ideal shopper.
Grow meaningful connections with executives: This bespoke event is reserved for grocery leaders like you. We hand-vet every registration to curate an attendee mix that will ensure you meet with the people who will make a difference for your business
Explore new connections with vendors: Grocery retailers and technology partners must work together to develop roadmaps for future industry growth. Accelerate value through collaboration and learning on-site.

Where is GroceryTech going to happen?
The grocery world will gather in Charlotte
MAY 12-14, 2026

Who has attended the event before?
Last year, attendees included key decision makers from Lowes Foods, Kroger, SpartanNash, H-E-B, Albertsons, and more!

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*Registration is open to qualified grocery retail leaders only.

Retail Media Summit
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04 | Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 E Monroe St., Chicago, IL, 60603, United States
Retail Media Summit is North America’s first event dedicated to the rise of retail media. Join us June 2-4, 2026, at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago.
Retail media has transformed from an emerging experiment into a multibillion-dollar cornerstone of modern commerce strategies. Now in its fifth year, the Path to Purchase Institute’s Retail Media Summit remains the leading platform shaping the industry’s next phase.

The Retail Media Summit is Chicago’s Annual Gathering of Retail Media Architects
P2PI has been expanding our senior-level network year over year at this summit, moving from our trusted core toward our growing future.
For the last five years, we’ve been the authoritative destination for a rapidly expanding audience of industry-leading CPG brands and retailers. They come to the Path to Purchase Institute and our valued partners seeking not just solutions, but the blueprint for market-defining transformation and continued growth in retail media.

Why should you attend the 2026 Retail Media Summit?
You will have the opportunity to engage with key decision-makers from diverse roles and sectors:

1 in 4 attendees holds the highest level of purchasing authority (C-Suite, SVP, GM).
Over two-thirds of the audience holds a Director-level title or higher. These are the strategic executors responsible for turning plans into purchases.
Meet the entire decision chain. Connect with the VPs who approve strategy and the managers searching for essential tools to drive performance.

Who usually attends the Retail Media Summit?
Previous year’s attendees include executive-level and decision-makers from CPG’s, Retailers, Agencies, Solution Providers and more in the Commerce Marketing space.

When and where will this year’s summit happen?
The summit will take place from June 2-4, 2026, at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago.
Join us for the 2026 Retail Media Summit

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Pharmacie U Québec
2026-06-05 | IL
Pharmacie U is more than an event; it’s a pivotal moment in the evolution of pharmacy.
Pharmacie U Québec is the heartbeat of pharmacy innovation, where industry titans and passionate pharmacists converge. Mark your calendar for June 5 to join us at sessions that will ignite inspiration and discussion.
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Pharmacie U est le centre de l’innovation en pharmacie, réunissant des leaders de l’industrie et des pharmaciens passionnés. Notez la date du 5 juin et participez à des sessions qui vont inspirer des discussions.
Ce n’est pas simplement un événement ; c’est un moment essentiel dans l’évolution de la pharmacie.

Quand et où se déroule Pharmacie U ?
Pharmacie U est prévue pour le 5 juin, à Montréal, au Québec.

Qui devrait participer à Pharmacie U ?
La conférence est conçue pour les propriétaires et gestionnaires de pharmacies, les pharmaciens, les techniciens en pharmacie, les cadres de chaînes et bannières, ainsi que les étudiants en pharmacie intéressés par des outils de gestion innovants et des stratégies d’engagement pour améliorer les résultats de santé des patients.

Comment puis-je m’inscrire à la conférence ?

L’inscription à Pharmacie U peut être effectuée via notre site web de la conférence. Il vous suffit de visiter https://events.pharmacyu.ca/montreal2024/begin et de suivre les instructions pour compléter le processus d’inscription.

Que comprend les frais d’inscription ?
Les frais d’inscription comprennent l’accès à toutes les sessions de la conférence, la présentation inaugurale, les événements de réseautage, la salle des exposants, le petit-déjeuner, le déjeuner et les collations lors des moments de réseautage en fin de journée. Les participants recevront également des copies numériques de tous les documents de la conférence, y compris les présentations et toutes les ressources supplémentaires fournies par les intervenants.

Puis-je obtenir des crédits de formation continue en participant à événement ?
Oui! Vous pouvez obtenir jusqu’à 6,50 UFC lors de Pharmacie U en assistant à plus de 7 heures de formation, dispensées par des chefs de file du domaine de la pharmacie. Leurs propos judicieux et leurs présentations captivantes vous informeront sur les dernières connaissances et évolutions au sein de la pratique pharmaceutique. En outre, deux semaines après l’événement, vous recevrez une attestation de participation que vous pourrez utiliser pour votre portefeuille d’apprentissage afin de répondre aux exigences en matière de formation continue.

Pharmacy U is an event by Canadian Health Network’s Pharmacy U & EnsembleIQ.

GroceryTech Canada
2026-06-09 | The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, ON L4V 1E8, Canada
GroceryTech Canada is a technology-focused event for 200+ senior executives navigating enterprise-wide modernization and seeking to accelerate value through smarter technology investments. The forward-looking agenda is designed to support scalable, enterprise-wide technology implementation.

When and where is GroceyTech Canada happening?

Join us June 9, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, in Toronto, ON

Who can attend GroceyTech Canada?

Registration to GroceryTech Canada is open to qualified executives and senior technology leaders from grocery retail companies and CPG manufacturers only. Start your registration today.
Technology vendors and solution providers are eligible to attend GroceryTech Canada through sponsorship only.

How will you learn at GroceryTech Canada?

Gain practical takeaways through:

Keynotes: Gain actionable insights from industry experts shaping the future of retail.
Expert Panels: Engage with thought leaders discussing emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Networking: Connect with top executives to exchange ideas and build valuable partnerships.

Who will be sponsoring GroceryTech Canada?
GroceryTech Canada 2026 is being sponsored by some of the biggest names on grocery technology.

Platinum Sponsor: Diebold Nixdorf
Session Sponsor: Merchandising Consultant Associates
Keynote Sponsor: Dana Industries
Gold Sponsors: ARISTID Retail Technology, St. Joseph Communications (Content Factori) & Solink
Silver Sponsor: DoorDash
Bronze Sponsor: Howell Data Systems
Experiential & Branding Sponsors

Lanyard Sponsor: Ravyx
Coffee Sponsor: Lavazza
Badge Sponsor: Sweda (ACCEO Solutions Inc.)

*This list of sponsors is a snapshot of the agreements until publication of this article, and is subject to change before the event.

Category Summit Longevity
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-09 | Virgin Hotels, 1227 Broadway, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Join us this September 8, at Virgin Hotels, New York. for the 2026 Category Summit Longevity presented by DSN

The Longevity Architect Workshop™: The Longevity Ecosystem

The Longevity Ecosystem is an exclusive, invite-only event for retailers and select sponsors, featuring a networking dinner and an intensive educational workshop. Created and led by Dr. David Luu, produced in partnership with DSN—a longevity tech entrepreneur, cardiac surgeon, and philanthropist—the summit explores how longevity medicine is being redefined and integrated across global industries.

What will you learn at the Longevity Summit?

The Longevity Ecosystem: Gain a comprehensive view of the scientific breakthroughs and consumer trends driving the global longevity economy.
Strategic Opportunity Mapping: Learn to identify and capture high-value opportunities in CPG, biotech, diagnostics, and wellness.
Biomarker Intelligence: Understand the core health span markers—such as metabolic health and skin age—that are shaping future consumer behavior.
Go-to-Market Strategies: Develop the foresight needed to accelerate product development and establish first-mover advantage.
Actionable Implementation: Co-create a strategic playbook with 5–7 concrete initiatives for your organization’s products, workforce, or investments.

Who can attend the 2026 Category Summit on Longevity?
Attendance at DSN’s Longevity Summit is by invitation only. For inquiries about attending, please contact John Kenlon at jkenlon@ensembleiq.com

Inside Beauty & Wellness Forum
2026-09-10 | Virgin Hotels, 1227 Broadway, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Join us for the Annual Inside Beauty & Wellness Forum!
September 10, 2026 – New York, NY.
This year’s agenda explores what’s next across age-positive beauty, gender inclusive health, global consumer shifts, and breakthrough beauty technology. All through the lens of the retailers and brands moving first.
From emerging categories in men’s and women’s health to the technologies transforming personalization and product discovery, Inside Beauty & Wellness delivers a clear view of where the industry is heading and how to stay ahead. Expect practical insights, forward-thinking strategies, and real-world perspectives shaping beauty and wellness as a trusted, modern destination.
What to Expect

The Glam Boutique: Refresh and recharge with exclusive beauty touch-ups throughout the event. Meet a celebrity makeup artist, discover standout products, and step into each session feeling confident and camera-ready.
Insight-Driven Panel Sessions: Engage in curated conversations exploring the trends and innovations shaping beauty and wellness today — from emerging strategies and category growth to wellness, technology, and sustainability.
Meaningful Networking Connect with industry leaders and peers through thoughtfully designed networking moments, including a relaxed happy hour and casual lunch built for real conversation and collaboration.
Curated Gift Bag: Take home a premium selection of products from our event partners.
& More!

Register for the Annual Inside Beauty & Wellness Forum! (open to qualified retailers in Beauty and Wellness only.)

If you are interested in attending as a sponsor, please click here for more information.

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Star Women in Convenience
2026-09-23 | The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, ON L4V 1E8, Canada
Join us for the Star Women in Convenience Awards 2026
From retailers to distributors, manufacturers, industry associations and consultants, the Star Women in Convenience Awards, presented by Convenience Store News Canada, recognizes exceptional women making a difference and demonstrating commitment, innovation and leadership in the convenience industry.

The 2026 winners will be featured in the July/August issue of Convenience Store News Canada magazine, in the All Convenience e-newsletter, at CCentral.ca and via social media.
In addition, winners will be honoured at the annual Star Women in Convenience Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Save the date!

Register today.

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Star Women in Grocery
2026-09-24 | Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join us for the Star Women in Grocery Awards. September 24, 2026, in Toronto, ON.
Since 2012, Canadian Grocer has been recognizing outstanding women in the grocery industry. Women who have demonstrated expertise, innovation, and leadership.
From retailers to distributors to foundation and CPG professionals, Star Women in Grocery Award winners are those who are making a real impact and changing the food retail landscape.

Pro-Dealer Industry Summit
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-07 | The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago, The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us for 2026 Pro-Dealer Industry Summit, this October 5-7 at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Discover What It Means to Be a Next-Gen LBM Dealer.

Make the Right Connections at the Pro-Dealer Industry Summit
ProDealer Industry Summit is an exclusive, live educational forum designed to promote the growth of lumber & building product dealers, distributors, wholesalers, and the manufacturers who supply them. LBM dealers will benefit from sharing insights and best practices from industry leaders.

What’s in Store?

Networking Reception Join us for a lively networking reception at a local Chicago venue to be revealed soon. Connect with industry peers in a relaxed setting and kick off the event with great conversations.
Speakers & Panels Experience impactful speakers and dynamic panels that address today’s most relevant industry topics. Walk away with insightful takeaways you can immediately apply to your business.
ProDealer Awards Dinner Celebrate excellence at the ProDealer Awards Dinner, where we honor this year’s Independent and ProDealer of the Year recipients. Enjoy an evening of recognition, inspiration, and industry camaraderie.
Next-Gen Breakfast Our Next-Gen Breakfast spotlights the rising leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Hear their perspectives and discover what we can learn from the next generation’s innovative approach.
+ Exhibitor booths, Silent Auction, & More!

Pro-Dealer Insystry Summit is an event by Hardware+Building Supply Dealer and EnsembleIQ.

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Technology Dinner Roundtable
2026-10-06 | Las Vegas, Las Vega, NV, United States

Prix Profession Santé
2026-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | La Toundra, 1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montréal, QC, H3C 1A9, Canada
Venez célébrer les lauréates et lauréats des Prix Profession Santé 2026 avec nous en octobre. Les dates et le lieu précis restent à déterminer.

Top Women in Convenience
2026-10-08 | Las Vegas, Las Vega, NV, United States

Xspecs
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-14 | The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Save the date: Join us for Xspecs this October 12- 14, 2026 at Scottsdale, AZ.
When is Xspecs?
October 12- 14, 2026 at Scottsdale, AZ.

What is Xspecs?
CSA’s X/SPECS reflects the evolution of physical retail environments and the role that innovation plays in transforming the customer experience.

What will I learn at Xspecs?
At X/SPECS, you will think outside the box as we explore innovations, technologies and trends that are impacting (or will impact) how you build, operate and maintain your physical stores.

Cutting-edge solutions that are revolutionizing the in-store experience.
Ways to increase efficiencies and transform your workplace.
A host of solutions that could change the face of the in-store environment.

Who can attend Xspecs?
This three-day, by-invitation-only event brings together top retailers and suppliers — involved in store planning, design, construction and facilities management — in an informal setting designed to educate, inspire, foster networking and best practice-sharing, and build business partnerships.

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Canada - U.S. Pharmacy Forum
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-15 | Element Hotel Toronto, 6257 Airport Rd. Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario, L4V 1E4, Canada
Join us for the 2nd Annual Canada – U.S. Pharmacy Forum this May. *Specific day is still to be determined.

What the U.S. and Canada can learn from each other: Pharmacy Leadership Forum
Be part of this invite-only gathering of 50 of the most influential pharmacy leaders from Canada and the United States.

Why Attend?

For U.S. Leaders: Discover how Canada’s pharmacists are driving healthcare innovation. From prescribing for common ailments to pharmacist-led clinics, you’ll gain practical strategies to adapt and apply in your organization.
For Canadian Leaders: Get an insider perspective on the U.S. community pharmacy landscape, with a focus on how PBMs are impacting pharmacy profitability and sustainability.

What’s in Store for the 2026 Annual Canada – U.S. Pharmacy Forum?

Fast-Paced Panel Discussions with Top Leaders: Hear directly from senior executives as they share impactful strategies and lessons learned. These dynamic sessions are designed to inspire action and drive innovation.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, policymakers, and advocacy leaders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore future collaboration opportunities.

Canada -U.S. Pharmacy Forum is presented by Drug Store News and the Canadian Pharmacists Association. DSN is a brand by EnsembleIQ.

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Consumer Goods Sales and Marketing Tech Summit
2026-10-20 08:00 - 2026-10-21 17:00 UTC | The Drake Chicago, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Consumer goods organizations are confronting a moment of fundamental change.

Longstanding playbooks for discovery, influence, and loyalty are being reworked as culture takes center stage, channels multiply, and expectations rise across the board.

The 2026 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Tech Summit will focus on how commerce is being rewritten in real time, and explore new frameworks to build relevance in a landscape that no longer follows a straight line.

This two-day event is packed with education and networking opportunities for senior leaders in sales and marketing to share innovative strategies, explore emerging trends, learn the latest consumer behavior shifts, and develop actionable roadmaps to drive business success.

Key topics covered at the Consumer Goods Sales and Marketing Tech Summit:

Rethinking discovery as retail media, content, and culture converge.
Navigating a world where discovery no longer belongs to a single channel.
Operationalizing personalization across complex commerce environments.
Adapting marketing models for a non-linear landscape.
Measuring influence across fragmented consumer journeys.

MURTEC Executive Summit
2026-10-21 08:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00 UTC | Loews Coronado Bay, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
MURTEC Executive Summit: Advancing restaurant leaders with innovative technologies & solutions.

Experience Exclusive Access to 60+ Restaurant Technology Leaders, 90% of whom hold executive leadership roles (defined as c-suite, VP or Director level)

An executive-level experience where innovation meets intention. Bringing together elite minds and elevating technology, strategy, and CX in one powerful swing toward growth.
Level up every transaction and interaction with cutting-edge tech that drives restaurant innovation straight down the fairway—because at MURTEC, we go for the green.

Who Attends MURTEC Executive Summit?
Tech | Finance | Marketing | Operations
C-Suite | VPs | Director-Level
Multi-Unit | Brands | Franchisees

When and Where is the MURTEC Executive Summit?
MURTEC Executive Summit is happening from October 21 – 23, 2026. Loews Coronado Bay. San Diego, CA

Top Women in Hardware and Supply
2026-11-02 | Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States

Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty
2026-11-03 | Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States

Grocery Impact
2026-11-04 - 2026-11-06 | Florida, Aventura, FL, United States

Pharmacy U Vancouver
2026-11-14 | Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hotel Technology Forum
2026-11-17 - 2026-11-19 | Red Rock Resort, Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Join an elite gathering of hotel technology leaders at HT’s Hotel Technology Forum.
Shape the future of hospitality.
It’s not a trade show. It’s a strategy summit.
NOVEMBER 17 – 19, 2026
Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas

Industry Issues Summit
2026-12-01 | New York, New York, NY, United States
