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February 16-18, 2026
Arlington, Texas

Loews Arlington Hotel

Marketplace Schedule

*Schedule is subject to change. All times are Central Time Zone.*

Sunday, February 15, 2026

3:30 pm–5:30 pm Executive Committee
5:30 pm–6:00 pm Finance & Audit Committee

Monday, February 16, 2026

7:00 am–6:00 pm Registration
7:00 am–7:00 pm Exhibitor Move-In
7:00 am–8:00 am InfoMetrics Advisory Council
8:00 am–8:30 am Governance & Nominating Committee
8:30 am–9:30 am Events Planning Committee and
  Manufacturers Advisory Council
9:30 am–10:45 am Education & Research Committee
  Government Affairs Committee
  Industry Affairs Committee
11:00 am–12:00 pm CDA & DEF Board of Directors Meeting
11:45 am–1:15 pm Opening Lunch
12:30 pm–1:15 pm Emerging Products Task Force
1:30 pm–2:45 pm Opening Keynote
2:45 pm–5:30 pm Education Sessions and Networking Breaks
5:30 pm–7:00 pm Welcome Reception

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

7:00 am–5:30 pm Registration
8:00 am–8:00 am Breakfast
7:00 am–9:00 am Exhibitor Move-In
8:00 am–9:00 am Tuesday Kickoff Session
9:00 am–2:00 pm The Marketplace Trade Show
12:30 pm–1:30 pm Marketplace Trade Show Lunch
2:00 pm–6:00 pm Exhibitor Move-Out
2:15 pm–3:15 pm Feature Session
3:30 pm–5:00 pm Distributor Showcase
6:15 pm–9:30 pm Hall of Fame Dinner

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

7:00 am–8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am–11:30 am Education Sessions and Networking Breaks
11:30 am Marketplace Concludes – That’s a Wrap!

About CDA

The Convenience Distribution Association (CDA) is the trade organization working on behalf of convenience products distributors in the United States. Its distributor members represent more than $102 billion in U.S convenience product sales, serving a wide variety of small retail formats. Associate members include leading convenience product manufacturers, brokers, retailers, suppliers and others allied to the industry.

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Disclaimer

CDA does not endorse any product or service that is advertised in CDA magazines or newsletters, displayed at CDA trade shows, or otherwise promoted by CDA members. CDA has not verified whether any tobacco or deemed tobacco product is authorized pursuant to current FDA rules and regulations. CDA shall not be liable for any purchase of, use by, or claim relating to any advertised product.

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  •   Address:
    11250 Roger Bacon Drive #8,
    Reston, VA 20190
  •   Phone:
    (703) 208-3358
  •   Fax:
    (703) 573-5738