C3X
Exhibit at the VEGPRENEUR Pavilion and get in front of campus dining buyers who already know us.
About the show
C3X is the NACAS Annual Conference & Expo, the premier event for higher education's campus commerce and auxiliary services leaders: the people who run dining, retail, housing, and the student experience at colleges and universities nationwide.
Held September 27 to 30, 2026 in Chicago, C3X brings together over 1,000 higher-ed leaders and 170+ exhibitors, with peers from 200+ institutions across the country. With campus dining decision-makers in the room and hundreds of universities carrying sustainability commitments, it is a direct line to the buyers shaping what students eat.
Booth options & pricing
Choose the option that fits your brand.
Shared VEGPRENEUR Booth
- Space at the shared VEGPRENEUR Pavilion booth on the expo floor
- Pre-show meeting to train our team on your product
- Features on the VEGPRENEUR blog, emails, and socials
- Your product displayed and pitched by the VEGPRENEUR team
- Sampling to qualified prospects
- Social coverage from the event
Own Booth
- Your own dedicated booth space within the Pavilion
- Pre-show meeting to train our team on your product
- Features on the VEGPRENEUR blog, emails, and socials
- VEGPRENEUR team pitching your product to attendees
- Sampling to qualified prospects
- Social coverage from the event
From past pavilions
Exhibitor FAQ
Who can exhibit in the Pavilion?
Any plant-based or sustainability brand with product to show. C3X is built for campus dining and auxiliary services buyers, so brands looking to break into higher-ed foodservice are an especially strong fit.
Do I need to be a VEGPRENEUR Circle member to participate?
Yes. To be in a Pavilion, you must be a VEGPRENEUR Circle member. You can apply on the membership page before submitting your trade show inquiry, or submit an inquiry form to speak with our team about the show. We'll walk you through membership options.