WHO SHOULD ATTEND

CAMEX delivers value for every member of your campus store team. Whether you're responsible for buying, course materials, marketing, operations, or leadership, you'll find education, connections, and solutions relevant to your role. Consider sending multiple team members so each person can focus on the topics that matter most to their work.

Send Your Buyer if They Need:

  • Insight into emerging product trends and categories 
  • Opportunities to discover new vendors and merchandise 
  • Time to compare products and make purchasing decisions 
  • Exposure to new ideas for merchandising and assortment planning 
  • Access to vendor relationships that support store growth 
  • Ability to earn up to $725 Cashback through the CAMEX Cashback program when placing qualifying orders with participating exhibitors

WHY IT MATTERS:

 Buyers can explore the trade show floor, evaluate products firsthand, place orders, and take advantage of the CAMEX Cashback program, which provides financial incentives for qualifying purchases—helping stretch budgets and maximize the value of attending.

Send Your Course Materials Manager if They Need:

  • Updates on affordability strategies and course material models 
  • Insights into digital course materials, inclusive access, and industry changes 
  • Practical strategies to support faculty and students 
  • A better understanding of trends shaping course materials 
  • Time to connect with peers facing similar challenges

WHY IT MATTERS:

Course materials decisions are evolving quickly. CAMEX provides the education and vendor access needed to stay informed and make confident decisions.

Send Your Marketing Manager if They Need:

  • Fresh ideas to engage students and drive store traffic 
  • Inspiration for retail promotions and campus activations 
  • New approaches to social media, events, and customer engagement 
  • Insight from peers on promotions, events, and campaigns that drive results

WHY IT MATTERS:

Marketing managers leave with practical ideas they can implement immediately to increase visibility, engagement, and sales.

Send Your Store Manager if They Need:

  • Strategies to improve store operations and performance 
  • Solutions to common operational challenges 
  • Opportunities to connect with peers and share best practices 
  • Insights into staffing, merchandising, and store management 
  • A broader view of how other stores are adapting to change 

WHY IT MATTERS:

Operations leaders gain practical insights and connections that support day-to-day decision-making and long-term success.

Send Your Emerging Leader or Future Manager if They Need:

  • Exposure to the campus store industry and its future direction 
  • Opportunities to build a professional network 
  • Leadership development and career growth opportunities 
  • Confidence to take on new responsibilities 
  • A deeper understanding of the role campus stores play on campus 
  • Opportunities to connect with peers and mentors across the industry

WHY IT MATTERS:

Investing in emerging leaders helps build a stronger team and supports long-term succession planning.

Consider Sending Your Entire Team

Many institutions send multiple staff members so each person can focus on the sessions, vendors, and connections most relevant to their role.



CAMEX makes it possible to:

  • Cover more sessions and activities
  • Explore more vendors and product categories
  • Bring back a wider range of ideas and solutions 
  • Maximize the value of attending 
  • Strengthen your store’s overall performance