Join us for a round of golf at the prestigious Trump International Golf Course, where you can cultivate valuable business connections while taking in stunning ocean views. Get ready for some friendly competition and an unforgettable morning.

• 6:00am - 7:30am: Breakfast (see above)
• 7:15am: Bus Departure to Golf Course (Main driveway in front of lobby - continuous bus departures every 15-20 minutes until 8:45am) 
• 7:30am - 9:00am: Check-in and warm-up 
• 9:00am - 9:15am: Cart assignments and rules
• 9:30am: Tournament Begins (Shotgun Start) 
• 1:00pm -2:30pm: Continuous bus departures every 15-20 minutes to Terranea with boxed lunch provided

Paddle through the stunning kelp beds along the Terranea coastline. This underwater forest is home to the California state fish, garibaldi, bottlenose dolphins, seals, sea lions, and bat rays.

• 7:30am - 8:00am: Check-in and breakfast
• 8:00am: Departure 
• 8:30am - 10:00am: Ocean Kayaking
• 10:00am: Arrive back at Terranea

Secure your Spa Day pass by registering to experience the luxurious Terranea Spa. Indulge in all the spa amenities, cafe, fitness center and oceanfront spa pool. (Appointment booking for treatments will be on your own.)

• 7:30am - 8:00am: Check-in to pick up spa day pass 

This class will include a combination of postures, breathing exercises and other techniques to promote flexibility, build strength, reduce stress, and bring the body, mind and spirit into balance.

• 8:30-8:55am: Check-in and breakfast
• 8:55am: Departure to Ocean Lawn
• 9:00am - 10:00am: Seaside Yoga

Join your peers and Informa Staff for a refreshing walk along the coastal trails, immersing yourself in the beautiful landscape of California.

• 8:30am - 9:00am: Check-in and breakfast
• 9:00am: Departure 
• 9:30am - 11:00am: Coastal Hike
• 11:00am: Arrive back at Terranea

Join us for this interactive experience designed to expand your appreciation and enjoyment of wine. You will enjoy swirling, smelling and sipping high-quality wines and learning how to evaluate them like a professional wine sommelier.

• 8:30am - 9:00am: Check-in and breakfast
• 10:00am - 12:00pm: Wine Tasting at Cove Terrace

Secure your Spa Day pass to experience the luxurious Terranea Spa. Indulge in all the spa amenities, cafe, fitness center and oceanfront spa pool. (Appointment booking for treatments will be on your own.) 

Spa passes will be available for pick-up at the OLC registration desk. 

CSW Members are invited to join the reserved lunch tables to network with fellow members, discuss team outcomes, and explore key topics for the coming year. This is a great opportunity to connect, share insights, and plan ahead with your peers in the C-Store Women community.

In 2023, inflation cooled from 40-year highs despite consumer spending and employment continuing to defy expectations. The question on everyone's minds is whether United States can continue to gain momentum over the next 12 to18 months given potential shifts in international prospects and U.S. policy. In his mid-year overview of the U.S. economy, Arjun Chakravarti will discuss why he believes unprecedented differences in U.S. consumers' sentiment and personal circumstances (consumer costs, job prospects and accrued wealth) can tell us whether we are looking at breakout growth, stagnation or prolonged inflation both for retail spend and the broader macroeconomy.  

Join CSP Senior Editor Hannah Hammond for an engaging conversation with Upside’s resident economist, Dr. Thomas Weinandy, as he unveils the latest trends in consumer spending within the fuel and convenience store industry. Leveraging a wealth of data from industry sources, anonymized partner data from Upside’s extensive network of 100,000 retailers, and insights from nationwide consumer surveys, Dr. Weinandy will offer a comprehensive view of the evolving spending landscape.

In this captivating and empowering talk, Greg shares invaluable lessons and stories that illustrate the transformative power of creativity, drawing from his extensive three-decade experience at Nike. Throughout his time there, Nike succeeded in infusing its brand with profound emotion, elevating the Swoosh beyond a logo, to become a symbol of human potential, while Just Do It" transcended being only a slogan to become a mindset embraced by millions worldwide. In his keynote, Hoffman shows us how we can all practice "Emotion by Design," by crafting products, stories, and experiences that make people feel that even their most audacious dreams are possible to achieve.

InStore.ai is launching a cutting-edge, AI-based voice technology platform that reveals vital in-store insights from customer and employee interactions. Until now, this level of information has not been available. These actionable insights unveil inefficiencies and identify opportunities for improvement. Powered by an advanced suite of functionalities: search, alerts, dashboards, and other automated tools, this platform is truly groundbreaking. Our retail panel will share how these insights have helped optimize operations, elevate employee engagement, and improve the overall customer experience.

After selling out our Spicy Takes panel last year, we're back again with 2.0! You won’t want to miss this raw, unfiltered conversation about the state of the industry and its near-future outlook. Which new technologies are overhyped, and which ones present actual opportunities? What keeps retailers up at night, and how are they navigating those challenges? This is an opportunity to hear honest feedback from your peers on these topics and more. Get ready for the spiciest panel of the year!

Explore strategies to expand your digital presence and build stronger consumer connections as retailers and brands collaborate. This session will present trends, case studies, and best practices to enhance the operator value proposition through data-driven insights and more personalized consumer engagement. Join loyalty expert Todd Gulbransen, SVP and GM, Consumer Programs and Marketing, at PDI Technologies, as he shares actionable solutions for retail decision makers focused on growth.