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SUMMARY:Convenience Foodservice Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Explore food trends\, operations\, safety & technology through collaboration & networking at the 2026 Convenience Foodservice Exchange. \nJoin 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. \n  \n\nConvenience Foodservice Exchange is the most important summit for convenience leaders.\nLeading 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. \nAt 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. \nFoodservice 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. \n\n  \nWhen and Where is the Convenience Foodservice Exchange Happening?\nThe convenience foodservice world will gather in San Antonio\, Texas\, on May 6 -8\, 2026. \n\n  \nWho will attend the CFX?\n\n\nThis 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: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVP of Marketing and/or Merchandising\nVP of Foodservice\nVP of Procurement\nFoodservice Directors\nCulinary Management\nStore Directors\nVP of Manufacturing\nExecutive Chefs\nResearch & Development\nSenior Category Manager\nVP Strategy\nCategory Management – Beverage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWho has attended the Convenience Foodservice Exchange before?\nPast 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 \n  \n  \nConvenience Foodservice Exchange is brought to you by Convenience Store News\, a brand from EnsembleIQ. \n\nConnect on Linkedin with EnsembleIQ\nConnect on Linkedin with Convenience Store News.
URL:https://ensembleiq.com/event/convenience-foodservice-exchange-2026/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 125 E. Houston Street\,\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:GroceryTech
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe only technology event connecting grocery tech executives and partners to share winning strategies\, accelerate transformation\, and build frameworks for smarter operating and measurable growth. \nTake away practical frameworks to: \n\nPersonalize every interaction\nEnhance convenience and reduce friction\nConnect digital + physical journeys\nDeepen loyalty engagement\nEmpower employees with modern tools\nStreamline operations for both CX and margin\n\n  \nWhy should I go to GroceyTech 2026?\n\nBuild 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.\nGrow 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\nExplore 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.\n\n  \nWhere is GroceryTech going to happen?\nThe grocery world will gather in Charlotte \nMAY 12-14\, 2026 \n  \nWho has attended the event before?\nLast year\, attendees included key decision makers from Lowes Foods\, Kroger\, SpartanNash\, H-E-B\, Albertsons\, and more! \n  \n\nConnect on LinkedIn with EnsembleIQ\nConnect on LinkedIn with Progressive Grocer\n\n  \nLearn more about Progressive Grocer\, EnsembleIQ\, and ATTEND the event.\n*Registration is open to qualified grocery retail leaders only.
URL:https://ensembleiq.com/event/grocerytech-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Charlotte University Place\, 8629 JM Keynes Drive\,\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States
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