2025 Conexxus Annual Conference

2025 Conexxus Annual Conference

See you in Tucson!

January 26-30, 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon | Tucson, AZ

 

Registration is opening soon!  Contact Ann if you wish to bundle AC Registrations, Membership Renewals and/or Annual Sponsorships.

Where do you turn to learn about the innovations that are evolving in our industry??

Each year, the Conexxus Annual Conference brings together those who are passionate about c-store innovation and technology to discuss, learn, and actively work to solve our pressing technology challenges.  This is where the conversations around technology for our industry happen! 

This year’s conference has education sessions, keynotes, working group and committee meeting time, as well as the legendary networking events where retailers and vendors can collaborate in uniquely fun settings!  

Registration Opening Soon!   Download the calendar invite

 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Multi-attendee Company Discount!   Must contact Ann Zecca to receive the discount, see  details below.

 
 

Conexxus Members

Non-Members

Registration Rate through Jan 10

$2,595 (Guest $860)

Multi-Attendee Discount * $ 2,295

$2,995 (Guest $1,065)

Multi-Attendee Discount * $2,695

Registration Rate Jan 11-24

$2,755 (Guest $975)

Multi-Attendee Discount * $ 2,455

$3,795 (Guest $1,065)

Multi-Attendee Discount * $3,495

On-Site Rate

 

$3,055 (Guest $1,275)

Multi-Attendee Discount * $2,755

$4,095 (Guest $1,365)

Multi-Attendee Discount * $3,795

 

*To be eligible for the Company Discount, five people must be registered at the same time, processed through Ann Zecca ([email protected]), and must be employees of the same organization. Guests are not eligible to receive the company discount and do not count towards the minimum requirement.  Attendees 1-4 pay at the regular registration rate; the discount applies to attendee 5 and subsequent registrations. To receive your discount, you must register through Ann Zecca and cannot use the online portal. No refunds.

 

Add-On Welcome Activities ~ Sunday, January 26

See the "Networking Events" tab for additional details.

  • Activities TBD

Guest Registration Fees

Guests are those spouses/partners attending only networking events with a fully registered attendee.

 

  Conexxus Member's Guests Non-Member's Guests
Registration Rate through Jan 10

 

$860 $1,065
Registration Rate Jan 11-24 $975 $1,065
On-Site Rate $1,275 $1,365

 

Changes/Cancellations

There will be a $250.00 administrative fee for any registration canceled before January 2, 2025.

After January 2, 2025, the full amount of the registration fee will be forfeited and NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS will be provided.

Registrations may be transferred to another person from the same company before January 10, 2025 for an administrative fee of $300.  Transfers will not be allowed after January 10, 2025.

Media Consent

By registering for and/or attending any Conexxus event, you consent to the use of your image and/or name by Conexxus in/on any Conexxus publication, video, broadcast, cable media, website or social media outlet without charge or obligation. 

Draft Agenda: Times and Content Subject to Change 

Sunday, January 26

                                          

 

Sunday, varying times

Welcome Activities (extra fee to attend may apply)  See the "Networking Events" tab for additional details.

  • Golf Tournament 1PM
  • Pima Air & Space Museum Tour
  • Hiking
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration & Information 
6:00 PM Welcome Dinner at Bill's Grill at Loews Ventana Canyon (included in your registration fee)

 

Monday, January 27

 

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Registration & Information
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM First Time Attendee Welcome Session
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Conference Opening & Welcome with Gray Taylor, Executive Director, Conexxus

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM Monday Keynote
9:45AM - 10:15 AM CSW Panel
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Education Session
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Education Session
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Lunch & Check in at the Office

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM Retailer Business Requirements (RBR) Meeting (All are welcome to attend; only retailers may vote)
1:45 PM -3:45 PM
  • Technical Advisory Committee/Standards Quality Assurance Joint Meeting 
  • Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting

(All are welcome to attend either meeting.  Retailers are especially encouraged to attend the membership & marketing committee.)

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Working Group & Committee Meetings (see below)
5:45 PM Reception with Table Top Exhibits 

 

Tuesday, January 28

 

7:30 AM - 5:00PM Registration & Information
7:15 AM -9:15 AM Board of Advisors & Board of Directors Meetings (with breakfast available starting at 7 AM) 
8:15 AM - 9:15 PM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM CxVGN Meeting (Invitation only)
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Education Session
10:00 AM- 10:30 AM Education Session
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Education Session
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Break
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Education Session
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Education Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch & Catch up on E-Mails 
1:30 PM -2:45 PM

Welcome with Varish Goyal, Conexxus Board of Directors Chair & CEO, Loop Neighborhood Markets

Tuesday Keynote - Ed Dzadovsky, Global CTO & EVP, Alimentation Couche-Tard

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM  Education Session
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Break
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Innovation Research Committee (IRC) Meeting (Limited to retailer attendance only)

Security Advisory Working Group (all are welcome to attend)

5:30 PM 

Networking Dinner, Coyote Cafe at Loews Ventana Canyon

 

Wednesday, January 29

 
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration & Information
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Education Session

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Education Session
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Break
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Education Session
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM Education Session
11:45 PM - 12:15 PM Education Session
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch & Check in at Home
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Education Session
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM General Assembly Meeting
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Break
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM Working Group & Committee Meetings (see below)
5:30 PM Hall of Fame Reception honoring Pat Lewis, Ignite Retail Technologies
6:45 PM  Leadership Appreciation Dinner (by invitation only)

 

Thursday, January 30

 
7:45 AM - 2:00 PM  Registration & Information
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast 
8:45 AM - 12:00 PM Working Group & Committee Meetings (see below)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch & Catch up at the Office
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Working Group & Committee Meetings (see below)
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM  Break
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Retailer Business Requirements (RBR) Meeting (All are welcome to attend; only retailers may vote)
3:45 PM - 5:30 PM Free time to network or explore Ventana Canyon
5:30 PM  Casual Farewell Gathering & Dinner 

 

 

Working Group & Committee Meeting Schedule

Monday,  January 27

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Retailer Business Requirements

(All are welcome; only retailers may vote)

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Membership & Marketing Committee

(Retailer Participation Encouraged)

Joint Standards Quality Assurance & Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

(All are welcome to attend)

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Meeting Schedules Coming Soon

Tuesday,  April 30

  Data Security Innovation Research
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Security Advisory Working Group

(All are welcome to attend)

Innovation Research Committee

(Only retailers may attend)

Wednesday,  May 1

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Meeting Schedules Coming Soon

Thursday, May 2

8:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Meeting Schedules Coming Soon

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Meeting Schedules Coming Soon
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Retailer Business Requirements

(All are welcome; only retailers may vote)

                                              

All times are in Mountain Time, the local time in Tucson, Arizona.

All times are approximate and subject to change without advanced notice.  Session times, titles, speakers, and topics are not guaranteed.  A final agenda will be available closer to the start of the conference. 

 HOTEL RESERVATIONS - Conexxus room block cut off is December 19, 2024.

Hotel Information for Conexxus Annual Technology Conference

Loews Ventana Canyon

7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson AZ 85750

Call 877-879-9979
or book online:
Hotel Reservations

 

Participants are responsible for their own hotel accommodations.  Reservations may be made through the Conexxus room block, at a rate starting at $259/ night, by calling the Reservation Center (877-879-9979) or via their website (https://www.loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon/group-conexxus-annual-conference-2025).  This block rate is available for stays from Wednesday, January 22, 2025 through Monday, February 3, 2025.  Cut off date for reservations at the room block rate is Thursday, December 19, 2024. 72 Hour Cancellation Policy.  If you have questions regarding hotel availability or room rates, please contact Ann Zecca at [email protected]

If you book in the Conexxus room block, the nightly resort charge is waived.  In addition, you will receive a 15% discount available for full priced spa treatments & a 10% discount on published greens fees.

Attendees are responsible for arranging their own air and ground transportation needs.  Loews Ventana Canyon is located approximately 30 minutes from Tucson International Airport.

Coming Soon

SPONSORSHIPS

There are prime opportunities to have your organization promoted among our members, industry partners, and conference attendees at the Annual Conference + year round! 

Not a Conexxus member, but want to sponsor at the Annual Conference?    For more information email [email protected] 

Thank you for your support of this important industry technology conference!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

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