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Star Women in Convenience
2025-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, ON L4V 1E8, Canada

GroceryTech 2025
2025-06-10 11:00 - 2025-06-12 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marriot Dallas Uptown, 3033 Fairmount Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
GroceryTech, the only technology innovation event for grocery leaders.

GroceryTech is an intimate and experiential event for grocery retail decision makers who are modernizing their technology and seeking new solutions that drive business impact.
Create connections and join us for 3 days of learning, exploring, and connecting in Dallas, TX.
At GroceryTech 2025, our theme “Creating Connections” will guide diverse programming and unique networking opportunities, uniting industry players to foster innovation and growth. We’ll bring together grocery retailers and solution providers to collaborate and drive forward-thinking solutions. Join us to create meaningful connections that will drive impact across your business and the industry at large.

The grocery world will gather in Dallas this June.
Last year, attendees included key decision makers from Walmart, SpartanNash, and Albertsons, including Chief Executive Officers, Chief Information Officers, Directors of Tech, IT Innovation and R&D, Directors of Marketing & Communications, and Directors of Retail Systems.

Learn more about Progressive Grocer, EnsembleIQ and ATTEND the event.
*Registration is open to qualified grocery retail leaders only.

Convenience Foodservice Exchange
2025-05-08 07:00 - 2025-05-09 13:30 (America/Denver) | Downtown Denver Convention Center, Embassy Suites Downtown Denver Convention Center, Dever, CO, United States
Explore food trends, operations, safety & technology through collaboration & networking.
Join us in Convenience Foodservice Exchange this may 8 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: 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 2025 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.

Learn more about Convenience Store News, EnsembleIq and Attend.

Retail Media Summit
2025-05-06 00:00 - 2025-05-08 00:00 UTC | Rosemont, Rosemont, IL, United States
Retail Media Summit is designed to elevate CPG brands and retailers navigating the ever-changing retail media landscape. Join the Path to Purchase Institute to connect with the industry’s top leaders, spark innovation and shape the future of retail media together
Learn more about EnsembleIQ.

Pharmacie U Québec
2025-05-02 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Palais des congrès de Montréal, 201 Av. Viger O, Montréal, Québec, H2Z 1L1, Canada
This is more than an event; it’s a pivotal moment in the evolution of pharmacy.
Pharmacie U Québec is the heartbeat of innovation in pharmacy, where industry titans and passionate pharmacists converge. Mark your calendar for May 2 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 2 mai 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.

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

Analytics Unite
2025-04-28 10:30 - 2025-04-30 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event, Online
Analytics Unite 2025 offers retail and consumer goods executives a unique platform to connect with global leaders in analytics and gain cutting-edge insights from industry experts.

Integrating impact through data & analytics

Join the best in the industry at Analytics Unite: The Summit for Retail and Consumer Brands. As the premier conference for qualified senior leaders, Analytics Unite is carefully tailored for executives looking to get inspired and get connected with today’s most creative thinkers.
This curated summit brings together the top talent from across the globe for an impactful experience designed to unleash your competitive advantage with the world’s best data and analytics strategies.

Breaking down the topics that matter most

Scaling AI

Hyper-personalization strategies

Reinventing experiences and products through insights

Adapting to consumer behavior trends

Automating efficiencies

Omnichannel excellence

Balancing build vs. buy and proving ROI

Analytics Unite is an event by Consumer Goods Technology and EnsembleIQ.

The Outstanding Independents Virtual Summit
2025-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event, Online
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 on Friday, April 25.
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. that are standing out and serving their communities well.
Learn more about Convenience Store News and EnsembleIQ.

Pharmacy U Toronto
2025-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, ON L4V 1E8, Canada
Pharmacy U Toronto: 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 5th to join us at sessions that will ignite inspiration and discussion.
Learn from the top pharmacists in Canada at Pharmacy U events, Canada’s only conferences designed to advance how pharmacy is practiced. We deliver impactful and actionable content around the business side of the industry at 3 yearly events in Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver.

Pharmacy U events are organized by Ensemble IQ.

Canada-US Pharmacy Forum
2025-03-25 08:00 - 2025-03-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | Element Hotel Toronto, 6257 Airport Rd. Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario, L4V 1E4, Canada
Thank you to all who attended! We hope to see you again next year!

Introducing the NEW Canada-US Pharmacy Forum!

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 Canada-US Pharmacy Forum?

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?

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.

Canadian Leaders and Retailers Will Gain Valuable Insights Into…

The PBM landscape in the U.S. and its impact on pharmacy operations, patient choice, and care delivery
Proven state-level reforms and regulatory frameworks that have addressed PBM challenges
Strategies to combat patient steering and claw backs. How U.S. pharmacy leaders are innovating within challenging funding models
Insights into how US pharmacy leaders have approached workforce sustainability

Top Women in Health Wellness & Beauty
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-15
The DSN Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty program celebrates and honors women making outstanding contributions to their companies and their communities.
Women are making their mark in the healthcare world. DSN honors the women who have been nominated by their peers and selected by our panel of judges based on their contributions and attributes that go above and beyond the call of duty.
Join us as we celebrate the exceptional women who are shaping and changing this industry.

Grocery Industry Week
2023-11-07 - 2023-11-09
Grocery Industry Week is THE event where grocery leaders meet to exchange ideas, celebrate their success and build relationships to last a lifetime.
Progressive Grocer has served the industry as the No. 1 grocery media brand for over a century. Join us in sunny Orlando, FL as we honor the past and explore the future of this incredible industry!
Grocery Industry Week will showcase how the industry’s best and brightest minds are tackling the most timely topics of today and tomorrow.

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2023-10-16 - 2023-10-18

Top Women in Convenience
2023-10-04
The 2023 Convenience Store News Top Women in Convenience awards program recognizes the integral role women play in convenience retailing.
Women continue to make a positive impact on the industry and their companies. Convenience Store News honors the women who have been nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of judges based on their contributions and attributes that go above and beyond the call of duty.
Join us as we celebrate the exceptional women who are shaping and changing the c-store industry.

Value Chain Tech
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-27
ACHIEVING END-TO-END RETAIL COLLABORATION
After three years of massive disruption, the need for innovation and evolution of the supply chain has never been clearer. This fall, RIS News and Retail Leader are joining forces to debut Value Chain Tech, a unique new annual event focused on the technologies that power the key pillars of value chain success: Agility. Resiliency. Collaboration. Sustainability. This not-to-be missed experience encourages cross-disciplinary and cross-organizational collaboration, introduces new and emerging technologies, and shares cutting-edge case studies, insights, and strategies.
Join us for a three-day experience focusing on the tools and strategies to transform an organization’s supply chain from a cost center into the backbone of value creation.

Retail Sustainability Awards
2023-09-25
CELEBRATING RETAIL SUSTAINABILITY SUPERSTARS
The Retail Sustainability Awards celebrate excellence in leadership and implementation of sustainable business practices within the retail ecosystem.
RIS News and Retail Leader are proud to announce this new inaugural award which recognizes the innovators and change makers who have made sustainability an integral part of how they do business. Through their strategic vision, entrepreneurial spirit, innovative approach and commitment to change, these leaders are truly impacting the future of retail and the environment.
This award is open to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers and will celebrate both organizations and individual trailblazers.
Winners will be honored at a celebratory dinner in Seattle, Washington, on September 25, 2023.

OTC eCortex Live 2023
2023-09-23
Every day, Canadians use easily-accessible nonprescription products in an effort to manage symptoms, self-treat minor ailments and improve their general health. A conversation with a knowledgeable healthcare professional is a step towards ensuring that these products are used wisely and appropriately.
But for healthcare practitioners, reliable, research-backed information on over the counter (OTC) products can be hard to find. That’s why the producers of eCortex.ca and Pharmacy Practice+Business have worked with some of the most respected experts in health education to develop this much-needed curriculum based on the science behind the use of OTC products for a number of common indications.

GroceryTech
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-14
The inaugural GroceryTech event, produced by Progressive Grocer and RIS News, brings together the combined community of business & technology grocery executives on the journey to modernize their technology infrastructure to support innovation — to help grocers replicate the “small neighborhood grocery store on the corner” concept, while still operating profitably at scale.
The event’s theme, Scaling With Personalization, focuses on how grocery executives — including leadership and business implementation executives across IT, supply chain, marketing, and store operations — can build a technology infrastructure to profitably serve shoppers now and into the future.

Retail Media Summit 2023
2023-06-27 - 2023-06-29
Retail Media Summit is designed to help CPG brands and retailers navigate this complicated, rapidly shifting arena of digital commerce. The program brings together the industry’s leading experts on retail media for content sessions, idea exchange and networking. Speakers will spotlight best practices and winning strategies for tapping into the power of this medium, while our breakout groups will dive into exploring the nitty gritty of measurement, insights and other retail media-focused topics that are top of mind for marketers.
Join community members at Path to Purchase Institute’s Retail Media Summit in Chicago
