Drawing from extensive research beyond the industry's confines, the 2026 Conexxus Technology Roadmap outlines the technological and cultural shifts that continue to shape the retail landscape. The roadmap will help you navigate and thrive within the constantly changing technology landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to prepare today for the future.
Strategic Advisor, Strategic Initiatives
NACS
Gray Taylor literally grew up in the convenience store industry with the opening of the family’s first convenience store in 1963. Involved in the family business, comprised of 87 stores, Gray gained experience in all phases of convenience store and…
Senior Manager, Product
CHS Inc. (Cenex)
CHS is a diversified global agribusiness cooperative owned by farmers and local cooperatives across the United States. It’s 10,000-plus dedicated employees around the globe have a singular purpose: Creating connections to empower agriculture. As the…
Executive Director
Conexxus
Linda Toth is the Executive Director for Conexxus, a dynamic non-profit for the convenience and retail fuels industry that is driven by its visionary and passionate members. Conexxus advocates for the industry’s needs and successes by championing…
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
This session will feature the winner of the “Smartest Store in the World” competition, announced in June 2026, that celebrates innovative and high-performing retail operations. Get an inside look at the winning store’s strategy and execution—from AI-driven insights to advanced analytics and operational excellence. Join us to see what is setting the world’s smartest store apart, and how its success can inspire the future of retail.
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
Discover how new technology makes unattended retail possible without sacrificing compliance. See how identity connects payments, loyalty, promotions, age verification, and more into a seamless customer experience. Consumer expectations and regulations are changing fast. Learn what retailers need to know now. How real-time reporting uncovers missed age verifications before they become violations. Learn how AI-powered search is changing customer discovery—and what you can do to stay visible. See how mobile driver's licenses and digital IDs are changing in-store verification—and what retailers
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
This introductory session cuts through the hype on artificial intelligence to help retailers understand what AI is and is not. Using plain language and real-world retail examples, attendees will learn the differences between automation, AI and agentic AI, along with how these tools can improve operations and customer experience. The session also addresses common misconceptions, helping retailers identify practical opportunities while avoiding costly distractions.