Education & EPPS Programs
Monday, February 2, 2026
Convenience Leadership Summit
210 minutes

Monday, February 2nd | 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This is your chance to gain insider perspectives from the senior leaders defining convenience retail’s future—and discover how to position your business for success. Hear how retailers are tackling the most pressing challenges—and uncovering growth opportunities—transforming convenience today. Through high-impact panels, interactive roundtables, and peer-to-peer networking, you’ll gain the insights, connections, and strategies to stay ahead in an industry that never stands still.  

Convenience Leadership Summit: Fireside Chat with Chris Costagli, NielsenIQ
30 minutes

Monday, February 2nd | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Explore the evolving landscape of convenience stores, where innovation and customer experience drive in-store success. During this session, we will explore the latest in-store trends and insights for CPG brands, highlighting how data-driven strategies can enhance product placement, optimize assortment, and elevate shopper engagement within the C-store environment. Tailored for CPG professionals, this session reveals emerging consumer behaviors and how to leverage them to drive decision-making and maximize brand visibility in an ever-evolving convenience landscape. Join us to discover actionable insights that can empower your brand to thrive in the C-store channel.

Chris Costagli, Vice President | Thought Leadership, Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverage Insights Lead
NIQ
Convenience Leadership Summit: Fireside Chat with Derek Gaskin, BP
30 minutes

Monday, February 2nd | 4:40 PM - 5:10 PM

Join Derek Gaskins, BP's Head of Guest Experience, to discuss BP's mission to be customer-obsessed. BP is rapidly evolving convenience into a food destination by expanding freshly prepared meals and the Epic Goods private-brand program. Learn how this strategy, which integrates store design, loyalty, and personalization, creates immense new opportunities for food, beverage, and impulse suppliers to align with local customer needs.

Derek Gaskins, Head of Guest Experience
BP
Convenience Leadership Summit: Fireside Chat with Lee Wilburn, Casey's
30 minutes

Monday, February 2nd | 5:20 PM - 5:50 PM 

Join us for a 30-minute fireside chat with a merchant executive from Casey’s, the U.S. convenience-store leader. Designed for brand leaders, this session explores Casey’s strategies in merchandising, category innovation, supplier partnerships, and meeting shifting consumer expectations. Gain actionable insights into what it takes to win shelf space and grow in a competitive retail environment.

Lee Wilburn, Senior Director
Casey's
Convenience Leadership Summit: Fireside Chat with Matt Bunevich, 7-11
30 minutes

Monday, February 2nd | 5:50 PM - 6:20 PM

Matt Bunevich, Manager
7-Ventures & Business Development 
Convenience Leadership Summit: Sip & Sample Social
60 minutes

Monday, February 2nd | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Round out the day at our Sip & Sample Social — a relaxed cocktail reception where you can network, unwind, and experience the latest innovations from leading and emerging c-store brands.