The morning sessions of the Manager & Director Summit. More details of this session will be shared closer to the time of the meeting. There will be an online portal to participate remotely with this session shared through Circle.
Breakfast for those on site and participating in the Managers & Directors Summit.
The afternoon sessions of the Manager & Director Summit. More details of this session will be shared closer to the time of the meeting. There will be an online portal to participate remotely with this session shared through Circle.
Collect yourself and the things you need to participate in the 2026 trade show! Have a nap, stretch your muscles, run around the block. You have an hour to take for yourself.
Collect yourself and the things you need to participate in the 2026 conference! Grab your name badge, checkin to your hotel room, get ready for the conference.
Breakfast time in Fallsview Studio ABC, located on the third floor.
Opening remarks from Executive Director Greg McPherson and Campus Stores Canada President (election in progress at the time of this article being posted).
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC
Join Graham Heuman of J.C. Williams Group as we go over the 2025 Benchmarking survey, the first of its kind data for and from Canadian campus retailers.
Location: Strategy 3 (5th Floor)
We’re continuing to build out potential topics and sessions as we approach the conference.
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC
Gotta keep that energy high! Make sure you fuel up with lunch and take some time to meet with your fellow CSC members in person. Join a random table and meet new colleagues.
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC (3rd Floor)
We’re continuing to build out potential topics and sessions as we approach the conference.
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC
Collect yourself and the things you need to participate in the 2026 conference! Grab your name badge, checkin to your hotel room, get ready for the conference.
Get your marching orders for the 2026 Speed Pitch. It is critical that you attend this session if you want to get the most (or really anything) out of the speed pitch.
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC (3rd Floor)
You, and a small group of colleagues, get to visit with 13 CSC partners located right in their booths on the trade show floor!
Location: Great Room ABC (3rd Floor)
Enjoy refreshment, food, and a cash bar all on the trade show floor thanks to our sponsors Sharper Marketing!
Location: Great Room ABC (3rd Floor)
Breakfast time in Fallsview Studio ABC, located on the third floor.
Visit booths, find cool new products for your students, faculty and staff.
Location: Great Room ABC (3rd Floor)
Need to get those catalogues, samples, and swag back to your store? Don’t try to stuff it all into your carry-on! Come and fill up a box with all the stuff your store needs and we’ll send it home for you.
Gotta keep that energy high! Make sure you fuel up with lunch and take some time to meet with your fellow CSC members in person. Join a random table and meet new colleagues.
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC (3rd Floor)
Lots of love to our wonderful sponsor Hotline Apparel! They continue to come in clutch for all our members with a little wind down session after a long day on the trade show floor.
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC (3rd Floor)
Get fueled up an ready for action for the final day of the conference.
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC
Need to get those catalogues, samples, and swag back to your store? Don’t try to stuff it all into your carry-on! Come and fill up a box with all the stuff your store needs and we’ll send it home for you.
Visit booths, find cool new products for your students, faculty and staff.
Location: Great Room ABC (3rd Floor)
On your way out the door at the end of our trade show grab your lunch as you head home.
Location: Fallsview Studio ABC (3rd Floor)
Join in our feedback session through Circle.
Delegates and invited guests only
Following our constructive feedback discussions, our digital delivery partners now respond and reveal their vision. This session bridges the gap between campus store challenges and technological solutions…
Every year we are making hundreds to thousands of buying decisions. These decisions are becoming increasingly more challenging with our rapidly changing industry. In this round table discussion let’s talk buying – what are you doing, and what are some ideas to consider at your school?
Kick off your trade show experience with an evening of discovery, networking, and celebration! Visit our exhibitors' booths to explore the latest in campus retail while enjoying delicious appetizers and refreshments (cash bar available).
Experience a fast-paced introduction to this year's exhibitors! Tour through 12 select booths in this dynamic session, where each company has 5 minutes to showcase their latest innovations and trends.
Get ready for your trade show journey! In this brief but essential session, we'll distribute trade show maps, explain the speed pitch format, and get everyone positioned for an efficient and engaging exhibitor experience…
Join us for small group discussions on topics covering store operations, course materials, general merchandise, marketing and store technology. This is your chance to ask your pressing questions among groups of similar school size or concern.
Join our panel of feline-tastic campus store professionals as we scratch the surface of custom order programs. We'll help you navigate this wild territory without getting your whiskers in a twist…
Engage in focused, rotating discussions about critical publisher-related issues affecting campus stores. Each table hosts a specific topic - from margin erosion to print-on-demand pressures - allowing you to contribute your experiences and potential solutions to the challenges that matter most to you. Move freely between discussion spaces…
Join your colleagues in developing clear, constructive feedback for our educational technology partners. Working in small groups, we'll articulate common challenges and opportunities with POS systems…
Join us for an exciting showcase where the latest and greatest campus store products compete for the coveted "Best in Show" title! Inspired by dog show competitions, this session adds a twist to the Hot Products Show Case you know & love, by incorporating voting. Attendees will have…
Join your fellow delegates for lunch!
Discover the untapped potential beyond traditional textbooks in this interactive session exploring alternative course materials. Join your peers to discuss successful strategies for sourcing, pricing, and marketing course supplies…
This session we will work through guided round table discussions on what we are seeing as retail trends and how we can take those trends and apply them to our stores…
Recharge with coffee, tea, and light refreshments while continuing conversations with your fellow campus store professionals.
COVID-19 thrust campus stores into a reactive state, necessitating rapid adaptation to unprecedented changes with minimal time for strategic planning. As we move past this disruption, it's crucial to focus on leading the industry's future and…
Join us for a dynamic networking session designed to spark meaningful conversations around shared professional interests and opportunities. Through guided interactions…
Join Greg McPherson, Executive Director of Campus Stores Canada, for the official conference welcome. Greg will provide an warm introduction, outline the conference proceedings, and share key information to help attendees navigate the upcoming sessions. The opening will include a thoughtful land acknowledgement…
Meet new friends, greet old comrades! It’s the Login Meet & Greet Reception!
Join your fellow campus store leaders for an exclusive, collaborative forum designed to explore the critical challenges and opportunities facing campus retail leadership. This dedicated session provides a confidential and supportive…
