Events & Awards

Events

When you want to engage with the market in a face-to-face setting, CSD's live events provide a ready-made platform for connecting.

CSTORE CONNECTIONS

CStore Connections is the leading industry event for the small, mid-sized, and family-owned convenience chains across the United States. Built on actionable general sessions, collaborative Info Exchange roundtables, retail innovation and networking, CStore Connections is not just an event; it’s a dynamic experience designed to elevate the convenience retail industry. This unique gathering brings together visionaries, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs under one roof to foster meaningful connections and ignite collaborative initiatives. Sponsorships are available for the supplier companies looking to engage with the retail chains who are shaping the future of the industry. As chains grow and evolve, don’t miss your opportunity to foster partnerships now.

April 19-21, 2026 | Jacksonville, FL

Establish your position as a market leader with high-impact sponsorship opportunities. Click here for sponsorship details and pricing. www.cstoreconnections.com

CSTORE MOMENTUM

CStore Momentum is the industry’s only conference dedicated to the growth and development of the next generation leaders. Each year this conference is hosted by a premier level convenience chain, which offers attendees an immersive learning environment. Best practice and behind-the-curtain content is coupled with team building, leadership workshops, and unique networking opportunities.

Learn more about preparing next-generation leaders in the cstore industry. www.cstoremomentum.com

Awards

CHAIN OF THE YEAR

CStore Decisions’ Chain of the Year award is the industry’s oldest and most prestigious award for convenience retailing excellence. The award is given annually to the convenience retailer that exemplifies excellence in customer service, product quality, and marketing innovation. The award is presented at an exclusive dinner at the annual NACS Show. Sponsorships available. Learn More

40 UNDER 40 VIRTUAL GALA

The next-generation leaders featured in CStore Decisions’ 40 Under 40 represent some of the most promising young executives in the c-store industry today, selected from chains of all sizes across the c-store industry.

The winners will be announced during a 40 Under 40 Gala, which is a virtual recognition and celebration for the 2025 class of 40 Under 40 and the entire convenience retail industry. Retailers only are eligible for this list

HOT NEW PRODUCTS CONTEST

This product-based product contest is a one-of-a-kind contest with the winners determined by the retailer community. Winners will be determined by a point system that includes innovation, packaging, likeliness to carry or implement in your stores and more.

Winners will be announced leading into NACS and our November post-show issue to recap the submissions and the winners of the contest. Submitting companies areguaranteed one exposure in our Hot New Products e-newsletter. Winning companies will be promoted from the CStore Decisions’ booth at NACSas well.